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Bangladesh, Pakistan Advance Defense Talks on Potential JF-17 Purchase

PAF outlined a training package with accelerated Super Mushshak delivery to support BAF modernization.

Overview

  • ISPR said Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan met Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu in Islamabad for detailed talks on a possible JF-17 acquisition.
  • The agenda emphasized operational cooperation, institutional synergy, training, capacity building, and collaboration in aerospace advancements.
  • PAF committed to fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft alongside a comprehensive training pipeline and long-term support for BAF.
  • Bangladesh sought maintenance assistance for its aging fleet and integration of air defense radar systems to strengthen air surveillance.
  • The delegation toured the National ISR & Integrated Air Operations Centre, PAF Cyber Command, and the National Aerospace Science & Technology Park, and no purchase contract was announced.