Pakistan, Bangladesh air chiefs discuss potential JF-17 aircraft procurement: ISPR
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\nBangladesh Air Force Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan called on Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu in Islamabad, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Tuesday.
\nAccording to the military\u2019s media wing, Pakistan and Bangladesh\u2019s air force chiefs have held detailed discussions on the potential procurement of JF-17 Thunder fighter jets.
\n\u201cDetailed discussions were also held on the potential procurement of JF-17 Thunder aircraft,\u201d it said.
\nThe visiting air chief was accorded a guard of honour, according to the ISPR.
\n\u201cThe meeting also focused on strengthening operational cooperation and institutional synergy, with emphasis on training, capacity building, and collaboration in aerospace advancements,\u201d the ISPR statement read.
\nThe ISPR said that ACM Sidhu briefed his Bangladeshi counterpart on PAF\u2019s recent advancements and reaffirmed Pakistan\u2019s commitment to supporting the Bangladesh Air Force through a comprehensive training framework from basic to advanced flying and specialised courses across PAF institutions.
\n\u201cHe also assured fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft, along with a complete training and long-term support ecosystem,\u201d the ISPR statement read.
\n\u201cThe Bangladeshi air chief praised PAF\u2019s combat record and expressed interest in benefiting from its operational expertise, seeking assistance in maintenance support for Bangladesh Air Force\u2019s ageing fleet and integration of air defence radar systems to enhance air surveillance,\u201d the press release read.
\nThe delegation, according to the military\u2019s media wing, also visited key PAF facilities, including the National ISR & Integrated Air Operations Centre, PAF Cyber Command, and the National Aerospace Science & Technology Park.
\n\u201cThe visit underscored the strong historical ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh and reflected a shared resolve to deepen defence cooperation and build a long-term strategic partnership,\u201d the statement concluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Pakistan, Bangladesh air chiefs discuss potential JF-17 aircraft procurement: ISPR islamabad Bangladesh Air Force Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan called on Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu in Islamabad, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Tuesday. According to the military\u2019s media wing, Pakistan and Bangladesh\u2019s […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":524132,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-524118","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-national"},"yoast_head":"\n