Bangladesh Air-Force Bangladesh receives its last C-130J from Marshall

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Marshall has delivered the last of five C-130J Super Hercules aircraft to the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF), marking a key moment in the nation's long-term investment in sovereign airlift capacity.

Representatives from the Bangladesh High Commission in London and the BAF joined the Marshall team at the company's headquarters in Cambridge yesterday to formally celebrate the handover of the final aircraft.

Marshall's multi-million pound programme to upgrade and enhance the BAF C-130J fleet originated in 2018 and 2019, following the acquisition of the aircraft from the UK Ministry of Defence. The most substantial work packages have included decommissioning the aircraft from their previous service within the UK Royal Air Force's fleet, while integrating state-of-the-art avionics and installing capability enhancements including passenger transport and survival equipment.

"I am delighted to be here to preside over a proud moment for the entire Bangladesh Air Force, as we mark the culmination of a multi-year Investment into our fleets towards realisation of Forces Goal 2030 as envisioned by Prime Minister Her Excellency Sheikh Hasina," said Her Excellency Saida Muna Tasneem, High Commissioner of Bangladesh to the UK and Ireland.

"The work performed here in Cambridge will directly support us in fulfilling our operational commitments for decades to come, and I would like to thank the Marshall team for their expertise and commitment.

"The BAF-Marshall relationship perfectly exemplifies the collaborative spirit and commitment to shared interests that underpin the growing UK-Bangladesh defence relationship."

While all five aircraft are now in active service with the BAF, Marshall is scheduled to deliver further modifications in the near future. Marshall will also continue to support the BAF with a range of technical services including global engineering support, supply chain and logistics management, spare parts procurement and provision of training.

"It has been a privilege to partner with the Bangladesh Air Force over the last six years as they have created a world-leading tactical airlift capability," said Marshall Chief Growth Officer Bob Baxter.

"Fielding these five C-130J Super Hercules aircraft with a range of sophisticated upgrades will ensure the BAF's mission-readiness to support UN peace-keeping and humanitarian missions around the world, and this is something we are proud to have contributed to.

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DHAKA, June 27, 2024 (BSS) - The 5th C-130J aircraft arrived at Bangladesh Air Force Base Bangabandhu after a successful ferry mission from UK by Bangladesh Air Force aircrew today.

Air Commodore Syed Fakruddin Masud of Bangladesh Air Force has led the mission, said an ISPR release.
During the ferry flight, the aircraft transited through Antalya (Turkiye) and Muscat (Oman). The aircraft has been received in the traditional way of Air Force at the Bangabandhu Air Base.

Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan and British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke were present on the occasion.

Senior officers of Bangladesh Air Force and Armed Forces Division were present on the occasion.

Directorate of Overseas Air Operation of Bangladesh Air Force has managed entire operation of the said ferry mission.

The present government has taken various steps to modernize Bangladesh Air Force with the direction and relentless effort of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

In this development process, the 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 direct procurement and maintenance agreement with Royal Air Force, Marshal Aerospace and Defence Group of UK respectively.

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.

The inclusion of this modern C-130J aircraft in BAF inventory will certainly enhanced global reach and operational capability of BAF as a whole.

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