BD Air Chief visits German defence firms

Bangladesh Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan visited defence and aircraft manufacturing facilities in Germany and attended an international air force conference in the Czech Republic, where discussions focused on modern warfare technologies, armed drones and electronic warfare.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) disclosed the visits in a press release on Sunday.
During his visit to Germany from October 18 to 20, the air chief toured Diehl Defence’s MSAN production facility in Röthenbach an der Pegnitz and exchanged views with senior company officials, according to the ISPR.

At the invitation of Grob Aircraft SE, he also visited the company’s production facility in Tussenhausen-Mattsies.

He attended working sessions on technical and commercial matters and held discussions with senior company officials. The ISPR said the engagements would help maintain the capability and effectiveness of Grob aircraft currently used by the Bangladesh Air Force.

The air chief then visited the Czech Republic from October 20 to 23 at the invitation of the commander of the Czech Air Force and the chairman of the Future Air Force Conference.

In Prague, he attended the fourth edition of the Future Air Force Conference, which examined modern warfare technologies and challenges facing air forces.

Key topics included the use of multirole light aircraft, advanced passive and active sensors, electronic warfare, and the operation and training of armed unmanned aerial vehicles and counter-drone systems.

Participants also discussed current and emerging challenges facing the air forces of their respective countries and the contemporary security situation.

The ISPR said the visits were expected to strengthen Bangladesh’s relations with Germany and the Czech Republic and expand professional cooperation.