The Government of Bangladesh intends to procure fighter aircraft, surface-to-air missile systems, helicopters, and air-defence radars and armaments to modernise the country’s air force.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the government had approved a development plan to construct necessary infrastructure at Cox’s Bazar for fighter jet and transport aircraft, according to UNB.

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The government is arranging necessary funds to implement the development plan and all possible measures will be taken to bring the country’s air force up-to-date with modern technology-based war weapons, Hasina said.

Plans are also underway for various other welfare projects for air force personnel are also currently being considered by the government.

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