China expands military ties with Bangladesh: Signs pact with Bangladesh Air Force for UAV plant
China has expanded its military ties with Dhaka with the signing of a pact between Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) and China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC) International for establishing a new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturing and assembly plant in Bangladesh, along with the provision for technology transfer.
Under the agreement, BAF and CETC International will jointly set up the state-of-the-art plant, said Dhaka-based people familiar with the matter.
The signing ceremony was held at the BAF headquarters, with Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan attending as the chief guest, according to a statement posted on BAF’s verified Facebook page.
“This will include technology transfer, capacity building, industrial skill development, and joint technical cooperation, which will help achieve long-term self-reliance in UAV production,” the statement said.
Initially, BAF will acquire the capability to produce and assemble medium altitude long endurance UAVs with vertical take-off and landing capabilities.
The statement added that BAF would also produce its own UAVs, which will play a significant role not only in military operations but also in humanitarian assistance and disaster management.
The agreement is expected to expand capacity to achieve full self-reliance in domestic UAV production in Bangladesh.
Under the agreement, BAF and CETC International will jointly set up the state-of-the-art plant, said Dhaka-based people familiar with the matter.
The signing ceremony was held at the BAF headquarters, with Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan attending as the chief guest, according to a statement posted on BAF’s verified Facebook page.
“This will include technology transfer, capacity building, industrial skill development, and joint technical cooperation, which will help achieve long-term self-reliance in UAV production,” the statement said.
Initially, BAF will acquire the capability to produce and assemble medium altitude long endurance UAVs with vertical take-off and landing capabilities.
The statement added that BAF would also produce its own UAVs, which will play a significant role not only in military operations but also in humanitarian assistance and disaster management.
The agreement is expected to expand capacity to achieve full self-reliance in domestic UAV production in Bangladesh.
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