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DGDP Category: Air Defence

Air DefenceAircraft & Defence Systems

Comprehensive DGDP support for fighter aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, and air defence systems. Supporting Bangladesh Air Force's fleet of 188 aircraft including MiG-29 upgrades to BM standard and potential J-10C acquisition for enhanced air superiority capabilities.

$350M
Air Force Budget
Annual allocation
188
Total Aircraft
Active inventory

Bangladesh Air Force Market 2025-26

$350M
Air Force Budget
Annual allocation
188
Total Aircraft
Active inventory
30
F-7 Fighters
Various variants
8
MiG-29s
Upgrading to BM

Aviation Inventory

Current fleet composition and modernization pipeline for 188 active aircraft

Fighter Aircraft

Multi-role fighters for air superiority and ground attack missions

F-7 BGI
12 unitsOperational
F-7 BG/MB
18 unitsActive
MiG-29 (upgrading to BM)
8 unitsModernizing
J-10C (potential)
Under evaluationPlanning

Helicopters

Transport, utility, and training rotary-wing aircraft fleet

Mi-17
30 unitsOperational
Mi-8/Mi-171
12 unitsActive
Bell 206
6 unitsTraining
AW109/AW119
MultipleVIP/Support

Training Aircraft

Comprehensive pilot training pipeline from basic to advanced

Yak-130
Advanced trainer/light attackActive
K-8 (JL-8)
Advanced trainingOperational
PT-6 (Nanchang)
24 unitsPrimary trainer
CJ-6
Basic trainersActive

Air Defence & UAVs

Integrated air defence systems and unmanned aerial platforms

Bayraktar TB2
6 unitsOperational
CS/AA3 Anti-Aircraft
3 systemsDelivered 2024
MANPADS Program
181 units plannedProcurement
MRSAM Program
Tender issuedEvaluation

Strategic Air Bases

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BAF Bangabandhu

Dhaka

Main Air Base

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BAF Zahurul Haque

Chittagong

Fighter Base

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BAF Matiur Rahman

Jessore

Training Base

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BAF Shah Mokhdum

Rajshahi

Forward Base

Recent Acquisitions

Year
Equipment
Quantity
Value
2024
CS/AA3 Anti-Aircraft
3 systems
$25M
2023
Bayraktar TB2 UAVs
6 units
$30M
2021
Yak-130 Trainers
Additional units
$45M
2020
K-8 Advanced Trainers
Multiple
$35M

Aviation DGDP Requirements

Essential documentation and compliance standards for aviation systems procurement

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Aviation Certification

  • Type certification documents
  • Airworthiness certificates
  • Flight test data reports
  • Maintenance program approval
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Technical Compliance

  • ICAO standards compliance
  • MIL-STD specifications
  • Avionics integration tests
  • Weapons systems validation
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Training & Support

  • Pilot training curriculum
  • Maintenance crew certification
  • Simulator training packages
  • Technical documentation in Bengali
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Infrastructure

  • Ground support equipment
  • Hangar and maintenance facilities
  • Spare parts inventory
  • 20-year support package
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