Bangladesh expresses ‘potential interest’ in  procuring JF-17 fighter jets, says Pakistan

Key Highlights

• The development came during a meeting between Bangladesh Air Force Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan and Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu in Isla­mabad on Tuesday.
• “The meeting focused on strengthening operational cooperation and institutional synergy, with emphasis on training, capacity building, and collaboration in aerospace advancements,” Pakistan military’s media wing Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.
• “Detailed discussions were also held on the potential procurement of JF-17 Thunder aircraft,” it said.
• The fighter jet has proven its combat capabilities during the recent conflict with India, the statement claimed.
• Khan was leading a high-level defence delegation.