[🇵🇰-✈JF-17] JF-17 Block III News and Discussion

[Ghazi52]

 

[Bilal9]

Bangladesh may have already completed formalities to induct JF-17 Block lll, please correct me if needed. According to most media sources in both countries, BAF first batch of trainee pilots are already in Pakistan to get trained on the platform.

"Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) has initiated a significant training program by sending its first batch of trainee pilots to Pakistan. This marks the first formal military-aviation training exchange between Bangladesh and Pakistan since 1971.

Training Details​

The training package includes:

• Beyond-visual-range (BVR) combat doctrine
• Supersonic interception training
• Multi-role strike coordination
• Electronic warfare (EW) survivability modules
• Simulator-based JF-17 Block III mission rehearsals
• Avionics, radar, and engine maintenance training
• Advanced weapons deployment in maritime environments

Strategic Importance​

This collaboration is seen as a strategic requirement for Bangladesh, aiming to enhance its combat readiness and diversify its defense partnerships. The training will take place at Mushaf Air Base and the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) Kamra, focusing on modern air warfare tactics and operational logic.

Context​

The decision reflects Bangladesh's evolving security needs in the Bay of Bengal and along its borders, particularly in response to increased airspace violations and cross-border activities. This partnership is expected to strengthen Bangladesh's air combat capabilities while providing Pakistan with strategic influence over the next generation of Bangladeshi military aviators."

It is quite logical to assume that Bangladesh will also deploy PL-15s with its JF-17s to counter enemy aviation platforms attacking Bangladeshi installations and infra from the sea, though unclear through which variant of the BVR missile, and if those which have been deployed in Pakistan recently.

Pakistan Arms JF-17 Fighter Jets with PL-15E Missiles — Global Defense Insight

Pakistan has equipped its JF-17 Block-III fighter jets with PL-15E missiles from China, joining the J-10CE in fielding this 145km-range

defensetalks.com

Bangladesh is also inducting other offensive air/sea platforms/weapons, but that is a discussion for other threads.