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Bangladesh Air Force is working on building its infrastructure at this stage. The work will be completed before deliveries of new fighter aircraft start in 2020. Shamshernagar, Barisal, Cox's Bazar and Sylhet are earmarked for massive construction works. As we already know a forward base in Cox's Bazar is under construction and . There is probably something happening in Ctg too. The aircraft shelters are of different design, better protected and of course cool looking assets. Probably those will be Hardened Aircraft Shelters (HAS) or Protective Aircraft Shelter (PAS). প্রাথমিকভাবে কক্সবাজার,চট্টগ্রাম, বরিশাল ও সিলেটের শমশেরনগরে চীনের সাহায্য নিয়ে এবং ঢাকা ও চট্টগ্রামে যুক্তরাজ্যের একটি কোম্পানি নির্মান করবে বলে শোনা যাচ্ছে।
There's also talk about AF receiving advanced aerospace simulators for aerospace medicine section. The advanced simulators from EU will help pilots to deal with effects from spatial disorientation, simulation of vestibular system, simulation of adverse weather conditions and so on. Check previous thread for photos.
BAF also issued tender 20X 6 tonnes truck for various roles to be delivered in short notice. The model selected for the procurement is Isuzu FTS33l from Japan . It must carry 3 personnel in the front compartment and 20 troops in the back. We are assuming it would be for transportation of base protection troops, equipment and keeping up with the supplies. The trucks are cross country capable. They will be supplied in CBU form by Uttara Motors.
http://dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/doc/2566.pdf
Tender for 6 ton 4x4 towing tractor for C-130.
http://dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/s_doc/2535.pdf
Bangladesh Air Force issued tenders for 2X AC Bus (to be used as squadron coaster for pilots mainly) to be delivered within mid 2019 the shortlisted buses include Nissan Ja452s(Japanese), Hyundai Express Noble (South Korean) and Volvo 9400 b11r (with Malaysian body) .
http://dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/doc/2558.pdf
Another interesting buy is the Air Force getting its own ambulances. 4x Japanese ambulance are to be brought at the same time frame. The models shortlisted are Toyota Hiace LH202R and Nissan Urvan ambulance with high roof model LWS4RDFE25DW3 . Both are around 3000cc.
http://dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/s_doc/2559.pdf
Lastly but not the least a tender has been issued for 1x Mark Lifter (man lifter ) to be supplied from to be used to work on C-130 air craft . The countries eligible to bid are US , UK , Germany , EU countries and Japan.
http://dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/doc/2557.pdf
Source- DGDP, DTB and BD Military
That was about the 8 MRCA with maritime strike capability. Negotiation is done. Deal will be signed after election in 2019.
This was about a heavy MRCA for basically air superiority role. For 1/2 squadron at least. PM wants a fighter that that won't be obsolete in decades. So BAF proposed three options EFT, Rafale and Su-35. However some top level commanders prefers Su-35 but EFT has big chance.
But if we put BD Military's news aside the only thing 100% confirmed by Law Minister is one squadron of fighters (for cox's bazar if i am not mistaken) and new modern SAM system. While the AF chief suggested the next fighter will be cost-effective. This "one squadron", "cost effective" fighter could be the same or two separate things. BAF have to replace F-7MBs with something sooner. According to BD Military one squadron customized J-10B is coming first which is not impossible even if some guys disagree. Don't see any other good "cost effective" fighter than J-10 in affordable price.
Question:- Is it possible to install different AESA radar in J-10 like the Pakistanis are thinking about their JF-17 with Vixen AESA radar? (I think i asked this before, got tagged in thread for the answer though didn't get anything satisfying.)
Anyway has anyone got the new BAF Anirban 2018 video with good quality? Heard they showed some new informative stuff.
There's also talk about AF receiving advanced aerospace simulators for aerospace medicine section. The advanced simulators from EU will help pilots to deal with effects from spatial disorientation, simulation of vestibular system, simulation of adverse weather conditions and so on. Check previous thread for photos.
BAF also issued tender 20X 6 tonnes truck for various roles to be delivered in short notice. The model selected for the procurement is Isuzu FTS33l from Japan . It must carry 3 personnel in the front compartment and 20 troops in the back. We are assuming it would be for transportation of base protection troops, equipment and keeping up with the supplies. The trucks are cross country capable. They will be supplied in CBU form by Uttara Motors.
http://dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/doc/2566.pdf
Tender for 6 ton 4x4 towing tractor for C-130.
http://dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/s_doc/2535.pdf
Bangladesh Air Force issued tenders for 2X AC Bus (to be used as squadron coaster for pilots mainly) to be delivered within mid 2019 the shortlisted buses include Nissan Ja452s(Japanese), Hyundai Express Noble (South Korean) and Volvo 9400 b11r (with Malaysian body) .
http://dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/doc/2558.pdf
Another interesting buy is the Air Force getting its own ambulances. 4x Japanese ambulance are to be brought at the same time frame. The models shortlisted are Toyota Hiace LH202R and Nissan Urvan ambulance with high roof model LWS4RDFE25DW3 . Both are around 3000cc.
http://dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/s_doc/2559.pdf
Lastly but not the least a tender has been issued for 1x Mark Lifter (man lifter ) to be supplied from to be used to work on C-130 air craft . The countries eligible to bid are US , UK , Germany , EU countries and Japan.
http://dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/doc/2557.pdf
Source- DGDP, DTB and BD Military
That was about the 8 MRCA with maritime strike capability. Negotiation is done. Deal will be signed after election in 2019.
This was about a heavy MRCA for basically air superiority role. For 1/2 squadron at least. PM wants a fighter that that won't be obsolete in decades. So BAF proposed three options EFT, Rafale and Su-35. However some top level commanders prefers Su-35 but EFT has big chance.
But if we put BD Military's news aside the only thing 100% confirmed by Law Minister is one squadron of fighters (for cox's bazar if i am not mistaken) and new modern SAM system. While the AF chief suggested the next fighter will be cost-effective. This "one squadron", "cost effective" fighter could be the same or two separate things. BAF have to replace F-7MBs with something sooner. According to BD Military one squadron customized J-10B is coming first which is not impossible even if some guys disagree. Don't see any other good "cost effective" fighter than J-10 in affordable price.
Question:- Is it possible to install different AESA radar in J-10 like the Pakistanis are thinking about their JF-17 with Vixen AESA radar? (I think i asked this before, got tagged in thread for the answer though didn't get anything satisfying.)
Anyway has anyone got the new BAF Anirban 2018 video with good quality? Heard they showed some new informative stuff.
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