Bangladesh Air Force

[Avicenna]

China could protect it's interest AND rein in Myanmar.But refused to do so & was against BD in every step in this issue.

On BD, we have failed because of our ineptitude & idiotic views regarding foreign relations & will probably continue to fail if current trend continues.
BD needs to introspect hard & question the choices it made that led to it currently standing alone.

And may I just say what a bullshit philosophy "Friendship to all, malice to none" is in current world?
Instead it should be "Speak softly & carry a big stick."

My only reference point are uncles that I have met growing up and the useless politics they do with each other in the NY area.

I can only imagine its the same way in Bangladesh and extrapolate this further into the national and international level.

I have met Bengalis who are super smart and capable.

It would be nice to have those types of individuals in important roles especially related to domestic and international policy.

But I fear nepotism and corruption determine who fulfill those roles rather than aptitude.

And thus we have the results we all see.

BD foreign policy is di#kless.

And I wonder what the hell Hasina and AL is thinking.

India is not a friend.

Are they too clever or that stupid and blind?

As for China, there isn't a whole lot BD can do.

 

[mb444]

China never choose Myanmar but becos the important oil line from China to Myanmar is at rakhine state. That is our lifeline. It will be protected at all cost. If the Bangladesh share a border with China and oil line is built at there, of cos we will protect our interest but unfortunately, sorry BD. You don't have border with China which makes you loose out.

Western is not interested to help BD develop. Their project fee are very expensive and overprice. They just want to leech as much as possible from any infrastructure project you work with them. It will be the same as military procurement. While China is different, some of the military deal will seen as expanding China influence and steep discount given or tie tiej infrastructure deal to keep price low. BD do not have much choice since you are still a USD300 billion economy.

BD understands China reasons and similarly China would understand as BD recalibrates its position. I would expect downgrading in strategic relationship.

 

[Avicenna]

Bangladesh Defence & Security Analysis
7 hrs ·
The Bangladesh Armed Forces received a 10.4% increase in the budgetary allocation for FY2019-20 as compared to the previous year’s budget to BDT 32,101 crore.

https://www.defseca.com/…/bangladesh-defence-budget-increa…/


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Bangladesh Defence & Security Analysis
13 hrs ·
The Bangladesh Air Force will sign the much awaited contract for the Eurofighter Typhoon Multi-Role Combat Aircraft shortly with the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence (MoD).

https://www.defseca.com/…/bangladesh-air-force-mrca-and-mr…/


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Bangladesh Air Force MRCA and MRSAM deals shortly | Bangladesh Defence & Security Analysis
The Bangladesh Air Force will sign the much awaited contract for the Eurofighter Typhoon Multi-Role Combat Aircraft shortly with the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence (MoD). Moreover the air force is also awarding a contract for LY-80 Medium Range Surface to Air Missile Systems (MRSAM) to Aer ....

https://www.facebook.com/defseca/

Any truth to any of this?

 

[Arthur]

Bangladesh Defence & Security Analysis
7 hrs ·
The Bangladesh Armed Forces received a 10.4% increase in the budgetary allocation for FY2019-20 as compared to the previous year’s budget to BDT 32,101 crore.

https://www.defseca.com/…/bangladesh-defence-budget-increa…/


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Bangladesh defence budget increased over 10%, special allocations availed | Bangladesh Defence & Security Analysis
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Bangladesh Defence & Security Analysis
13 hrs ·
The Bangladesh Air Force will sign the much awaited contract for the Eurofighter Typhoon Multi-Role Combat Aircraft shortly with the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence (MoD).

https://www.defseca.com/…/bangladesh-air-force-mrca-and-mr…/


DEFSECA.COM

Bangladesh Air Force MRCA and MRSAM deals shortly | Bangladesh Defence & Security Analysis
The Bangladesh Air Force will sign the much awaited contract for the Eurofighter Typhoon Multi-Role Combat Aircraft shortly with the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence (MoD). Moreover the air force is also awarding a contract for LY-80 Medium Range Surface to Air Missile Systems (MRSAM) to Aer ....

https://www.facebook.com/defseca/

Any truth to any of this?

Increased budget -yes
MRSAM - Yes
Typhoons - Meh

 

[The Ronin]

Bangladesh Defence & Security Analysis
7 hrs ·
The Bangladesh Armed Forces received a 10.4% increase in the budgetary allocation for FY2019-20 as compared to the previous year’s budget to BDT 32,101 crore.

https://www.defseca.com/…/bangladesh-defence-budget-increa…/


DEFSECA.COM

Bangladesh defence budget increased over 10%, special allocations availed | Bangladesh Defence & Security Analysis
The Bangladesh Armed Forces received a…


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Bangladesh Defence & Security Analysis
13 hrs ·
The Bangladesh Air Force will sign the much awaited contract for the Eurofighter Typhoon Multi-Role Combat Aircraft shortly with the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence (MoD).

https://www.defseca.com/…/bangladesh-air-force-mrca-and-mr…/


DEFSECA.COM

Bangladesh Air Force MRCA and MRSAM deals shortly | Bangladesh Defence & Security Analysis
The Bangladesh Air Force will sign the much awaited contract for the Eurofighter Typhoon Multi-Role Combat Aircraft shortly with the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence (MoD). Moreover the air force is also awarding a contract for LY-80 Medium Range Surface to Air Missile Systems (MRSAM) to Aer ....

https://www.facebook.com/defseca/

Any truth to any of this?

Increased budget -yes
MRSAM - Yes
Typhoons - Meh

Although two sources are saying we will get tranche1 F2 block and Marshall ADG will get the modification contract, it's better if we wait for official confirmation. Lots of news were published before, nothing came true. And i thought we already ordered LY-80. Wonder why they are talking about it again. Feels like something will really happen this year.

 

[Sehnsucht]

Bangladesh Defence & Security Analysis
7 hrs ·
The Bangladesh Armed Forces received a 10.4% increase in the budgetary allocation for FY2019-20 as compared to the previous year’s budget to BDT 32,101 crore.

https://www.defseca.com/…/bangladesh-defence-budget-increa…/


DEFSECA.COM

Bangladesh defence budget increased over 10%, special allocations availed | Bangladesh Defence & Security Analysis
The Bangladesh Armed Forces received a…


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Bangladesh Defence & Security Analysis
13 hrs ·
The Bangladesh Air Force will sign the much awaited contract for the Eurofighter Typhoon Multi-Role Combat Aircraft shortly with the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence (MoD).

https://www.defseca.com/…/bangladesh-air-force-mrca-and-mr…/


DEFSECA.COM

Bangladesh Air Force MRCA and MRSAM deals shortly | Bangladesh Defence & Security Analysis
The Bangladesh Air Force will sign the much awaited contract for the Eurofighter Typhoon Multi-Role Combat Aircraft shortly with the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence (MoD). Moreover the air force is also awarding a contract for LY-80 Medium Range Surface to Air Missile Systems (MRSAM) to Aer ....

https://www.facebook.com/defseca/

Any truth to any of this?

Defseca is the new version of BDMillitary.
Might be true according to some rumours I have heard.However, I'd still take it with a grain of salt.

 

[mb444]

Bangladesh Defence & Security Analysis
7 hrs ·
The Bangladesh Armed Forces received a 10.4% increase in the budgetary allocation for FY2019-20 as compared to the previous year’s budget to BDT 32,101 crore.

https://www.defseca.com/…/bangladesh-defence-budget-increa…/


DEFSECA.COM

Bangladesh defence budget increased over 10%, special allocations availed | Bangladesh Defence & Security Analysis
The Bangladesh Armed Forces received a…


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Bangladesh Defence & Security Analysis
13 hrs ·
The Bangladesh Air Force will sign the much awaited contract for the Eurofighter Typhoon Multi-Role Combat Aircraft shortly with the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence (MoD).

https://www.defseca.com/…/bangladesh-air-force-mrca-and-mr…/


DEFSECA.COM

Bangladesh Air Force MRCA and MRSAM deals shortly | Bangladesh Defence & Security Analysis
The Bangladesh Air Force will sign the much awaited contract for the Eurofighter Typhoon Multi-Role Combat Aircraft shortly with the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence (MoD). Moreover the air force is also awarding a contract for LY-80 Medium Range Surface to Air Missile Systems (MRSAM) to Aer ....

https://www.facebook.com/defseca/

Any truth to any of this?

Who knows ....too many false dawns to get exited however hope so..... 2 sqd min...3 sqds i hope if true....if its bogus order like half a sqd or something simply write BAF off

 

[Tanveer666]

Increased budget -yes
MRSAM - Yes
Typhoons - Meh

Say wasn't mrsam deal signed a couple of years ago?

 

[Bengal71]

Although two sources are saying we will get tranche1 F2 block and Marshall ADG will get the modification contract, it's better if we wait for official confirmation. Lots of news were published before, nothing came true. And i thought we already ordered LY-80. Wonder why they are talking about it again. Feels like something will really happen this year.

So the Typhoons are second hand and will be upgraded to Tranche 3 standard? Is that what you are saying?

Very good choice of a fighter if the news is true.

 

[Avicenna]

So the Typhoons are second hand and will be upgraded to Tranche 3 standard? Is that what you are saying?

Very good choice of a fighter if the news is true.

No.

Tranche 1 can not be upgraded to Tranche 3.

The real issue is if Tranche 1 really is bought. (mainly used for the air to air role)

What sort of BVR munitions will BAF have access to?

 

[Bengal71]

No.

Tranche 1 can not be upgraded to Tranche 3.

The real issue is if Tranche 1 really is bought. (mainly used for the air to air role)

What sort of BVR munitions will BAF have access to?

Don't know. Is tranche 1 still in production? What's the point of buying an older variant? IF money is spent it should be on the latest variants.

 

[Avicenna]

Don't know. Is tranche 1 still in production? What's the point of buying an older variant? IF money is spent it should be on the latest variants.

No Tranche 1 has been out of production for years.

But it's still a MAJOR capability upgrade for BAF if obtained.

New build is prohibitively expensive. (Tranche 3)

Qatar and Kuwait are paying 6-8 billion USD for like 24-28 examples.

 

[Bengal71]

No Tranche 1 has been out of production for years.

But it's still a MAJOR capability upgrade for BAF if obtained.

New build is prohibitively expensive. (Tranche 3)

Qatar and Kuwait are paying 6-8 billion USD for like 24-28 examples.

Hmm.

That's the reason I am in favor of getting J-10 and even a production/assembly line with limited spare parts production capability. For the Burmese, 2/3 squadrons of Gripen E.

 

[Avicenna]

Hmm.

That's the reason I am in favor of getting J-10 and even a production/assembly line with limited spare parts production capability. For the Burmese, 2/3 squadrons of Gripen E.

Nah.

Supposedly PLAAF isnt too keen on exporting J-10CE despite what AVIC says.

Also, in context of Burma, BD isnt getting Chinese help.

I think Myanmar is more an immediate issue than India.

In that respect and timing, I think the main focus has to be parity with Myanmar.

To that effect, 12 ex-RAF Tranche 1 with an appropriate BVR missile would be golden.

Also, I am EXTREMELY skeptical in nature.

The only reason why I even entertain the remote possibility of BAF obtaining Typhoon is this:

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/third-bangladesh-united-kingdom-strategic-dialogue

Refer to Item 3 in the Security & defence co-operation paragraph.

 

[Bengal71]

Nah.

Supposedly PLAAF isnt too keen on exporting J-10CE despite what AVIC says.

Also, in context of Burma, BD isnt getting Chinese help.

I think Myanmar is more an immediate issue than India.

In that respect and timing, I think the main focus has to be parity with Myanmar.

To that effect, 12 ex-RAF Tranche 1 with an appropriate BVR missile would be golden.

Also, I am EXTREMELY skeptical in nature.

The only reason why I even entertain the remote possibility of BAF obtaining Typhoon is this:

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/third-bangladesh-united-kingdom-strategic-dialogue

Refer to Item 3 in the Security & defence co-operation paragraph.

Chinese will sell anything for money and J-10C is not the best aircraft they have. I don't believe they won't sell it to us.

Typhoon is a very good aircraft but too expensive procurement wise and operating cost wise. On the other hand Gripen has impressive capabilities and cost is far less and operating cost is about 4K USD per flight hour. If Gripen can be acquired I think we should go for that instead.