Bangladesh Air-Force Bangladesh Air Force

[Test7]

With the direction and relentless effort of Honourable Prime Minister of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina, the present Government has taken various steps to modernize Bangladesh Air Force. In this development process, Government has taken steps to induct 05 US origin C-130J aircraft from United Kingdom through Government to Government agreement.

Following this, the process of inducting C-130J is being continued to BAF through the procurement and maintenance agreement with Royal Air Force and Marshal Aerospace and Defence Group of UK respectively.

On Thursday (17-09-2020), the 3rd C-130J arrived at Bangladesh Air Force Base Bangabandhu after a successful ferry flight from UK by BAF aircrew. The mission was led by Group Captain Md Ahsanur Rahman, afwc, psc, GD(P) of Bangladesh Air Force. On way to Bangladesh the aircraft landed at Cairo (Egypt), Muscat (Oman).

The aircraft was received in the traditional way of Air Force at the Bangabandhu Air Base. Chief of Air Staff of Bangladesh Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Masihuzzaman Serniabat, BBP, OSP, ndu, psc and High Commissioner of British High Commission in Bangladesh H. E. Robert Chatterton Dickson were present on the occasion.

Later, Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Operations) Air Vice Marshal M Abul Bashar briefed the media personnel.

Mentionable that C-130J aircraft is equipped with modern avionics and sophisticated technology which would be utilized for transportation of materials, personnel, humanitarian assistance both at home and abroad and to support United Nations Peacekeeping Operations. BAF has planned to induct all remaining aircraft in phases from UK. The inclusion of this modern C-130J aircraft in BAF inventory will certainly enhance the transport capability and operational capability of BAF as a whole.

It may also be mentioned that Principal Staff Officers of Air Headquarters, Air Officer Commanding of BAF Base Bangabandhu and BAF Base Bashar as well as senior officers were present on the occasion.

US ORIGIN C-130J TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT ARRIVES DHAKA

Dhaka, September 17:- With the direction and relentless effort of Honourable Prime Minister of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina,

www.ispr.gov.bd

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1307023018842038272

 

[Micheal Corleone]

BAF Squadrons (Names, number, insignias & Motto)

1) Squadron 1 : "The Pioneers" (MI-17, MI-171,) SAR unit (AW-139, Bell-212)

2) Squadron 3 : "The Unicorns" (Antonov AN-32B)

3) Squadron 5: "Supersonic Defenders" (F-7BG, FT-7BG)

4) Squadron 8: "Vigilance Valour Victory" (MIG-29B, MIG-29 UB)

5) Squadron 9: "The Scorpions," "আমার কর্তব্য, আমার গর্ব" (Bell-212)

6) Squadron 11: "উদয়ের পথে নির্ভীক" (PT-6)

7) Squadron 15: "Dauntless in the Horizon" (K-8W, L-39ZA)

8) Squadron 18: "Rotary wing trainers" (Bell-206 L-2)

9) Squadron 21: "The Avengers" "শত্রু দিগন্তে বিভীষিকা" (Yak-130)

10) Squadron 25: "The Trendsetters" OCU SQN (F-7MB, FT-7MB)

11) Squadron 31: "Beyond the call of Duty" (MI-171 SH)

12) Squadron 35: "The Thundercats" (F-7BGI, FT-7BGI)

13) Squadron 101: Special Flying Unit "Excellence & Beyond" (C-130B, MI-171E)

14) Squadron 103: "Air Transport Training Unit" ( LET-410 UVP-E20)

15) Squadron 105: Advance Jet Training Unit "Trident" (Yak-130)

16) Squadron 41: BAF rescue ops, security provider unit

17) Squadron 111: Future MRCA

Some other Units:

- 301 SAM Unit (FM-90 SHORAD)

- 207 MRO Unit (Radar maintenance, repairing & overhaul)

- 205 MRO Unit (Electric & Electronic machinery maintenance, repairing & overhaul)

- 203 MRO Unit (Ordnance, Missile & Explosives/Bombs maintenance, repairing & overhaul)

- 216 MRO Unit (MI-17 Helicopter overhaul)

- 214 MRO Unit (F-7 aircraft overhaul)

- 210 MRO Unit (PT-6 trainer overhaul)

- 208 MRO plant. (Bell-212 and Bell-206 overhaul)

Orbats

www.scramble.nl

 

[Isa Khan]

 

[Isa Khan]

 

[Isa Khan]

Ex ZH883 destined for BAF towed back to H17 area today. She retains her special tail but has a few new panels and more bits removed.

©Alexey Trailspotter

 

[Isa Khan]

https://www.facebook.com/DefsecaBD/posts/210727393820105

 

[Isa Khan]

https://www.facebook.com/opsroombd/photos/a.2246154702303565/2646734932245538

 

[Cabatli_TR]

Acc to Tayfun, Bangladesh will receive first modern air defence missile system so he congratulated the Turkish defence industry.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1325842419418615810

Today, Aselsan announced a deal worth 118 million Euro signed with an unknown country.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1325699602390130689

 

[adenl]

HISAR-O?

 

[Test7]

I hope it isn't rumor. Isn't 118 million Euros a low cost for an air defense system?

 

[adenl]

I hope it isn't rumor. Isn't 118 million Euros a low cost for an air defense system?

Depends on how many systems or batteries you get. If Bangladesh did buy the HISAR-O, then for that amount they get at least 2 batteries. A comparable system, the MICA VL cost $192 million for 4 batteries.

118 million Euros is equivalent to $140 million. If one MICA VL battery is $45 million, then 3 batteries cost $135 million. So I guess Bangladesh could get 3 HISAR-O batteries for 118 million Euros.

 

[Cabatli_TR]

Bangladesh was evaluating Hisar-O missiles for a while so If This news is true, The system Bangladesh buy will be one of Hisar-O or O+.

 

[Isa Khan]

Acc to Tayfun, Bangladesh will receive first modern air defence missile system so he congratulated the Turkish defence industry.

Who is this guy?

Today, Aselsan announced a deal worth 118 million Euro signed with an unknown country.

I noticed the news before but as it mentioned "Euro" i thought it's a deal with European country? Why did they announce the deal in "Euro" instead of Dollar?

Bangladesh was evaluating Hisar-O missiles for a while so If This news is true, The system Bangladesh buy will be one of Hisar-O or O+.

That was army. But i won't be surprised if BAF gets it too as they are supposed to be the first one to get MR-SAM. They announced it at least two years ago.

 

[Isa Khan]

BAF F-7 BGI with LS-6 precision guided bomb kit

 

[DalalErMaNodi]

Depends on how many systems or batteries you get. If Bangladesh did buy the HISAR-O, then for that amount they get at least 2 batteries. A comparable system, the MICA VL cost $192 million for 4 batteries.

118 million Euros is equivalent to $140 million. If one MICA VL battery is $45 million, then 3 batteries cost $135 million. So I guess Bangladesh could get 3 HISAR-O batteries for 118 million Euros.

This order is mostly definitely from Bangladesh army, a top Bangladesh defence portal says as much.

https://www.facebook.com/110131083879737/posts/213262270233284

Bangladesh Air Force, which is responsible for air defence, is also looking into the Hisar - O (O+) system, If they decide it meets their requirements, you can expect an even bigger order.




Anyhow, this is another milestone for Turkish arms exports and Turkey-BD strategic relationship.




Bangladesh already uses retinar pr perimeter surveillance radar made by meteksan, they use some Turkish surveillance drones (not sure of which company), they use Turkish explosive ordnance disposal robots, Turkish akrep and otokar vehicles and they have also ordered and soon to get delivery of one regiment of Kasirga / TRG-300 Tiger missile system. Bangladesh also uses Teber precision guided kit for to convert their dumb bombs into guided munitions.


Navy is very interested in Atmaca, so it goes without saying many good things to come for Turkey-Bd strategic relationship.

 

[Isa Khan]

https://dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/doc/4334.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1V2Qt4cdbok8N7WMnfOFGzFicmXw-rkyorrZarViHbAgh9Zdkkw1XGSrk

 

[Isa Khan]

This FY 4 BAF Mi-171Sh helicopters will be upgraded with Forward Looking Infra-Red (FLIR) systems. BAF is gradually equipping its entire Mi-171 fleet with night vision (FLIR) systems after undertaking the same project with its Bell 212 fleet. Its Italian-origin new generation helicopters are already outfitted with FLIR system and NVG friendly cockpit.

https://dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/doc/4374.pdf

 

[Isa Khan]

https://www.facebook.com/DefsecaBD/posts/252260826333428

 

[Isa Khan]

 

[Isa Khan]

Also two more air defense radars are being procured, new MRO, SAM unit are waiting for approval.

https://www.facebook.com/DefsecaBD/posts/254492662776911