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Bangladesh Air Force conducts FM-90 live missile firing exercise

The Bangladesh Air Force successfully conducted a live firing exercise of FM-90 missiles at the Cox’s Bazar Air Defence Firing Range (CADFR) in Nidania, Cox’s Bazar, on Tuesday.The information was disclosed in a press release issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR) on Tuesday. Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, chief of the Bangladesh Air Force, visited the exercise conducted by the Air Force’s 301 SAM Unit. He was briefed on the overall progress of the exercise and witnessed the missile firing activities firsthand.The air chief praised the officers and personnel involved for successfully completing the exercise and provided necessary guidance to maintain the same level of professionalism in future operations. He said the process of incorporating modern fighter aircraft and advanced technological equipment into the Bangladesh Air Force was ongoing.The air chief also emphasised the importance of specialised training to enhance the force’s operational capabilities and ensure the effective use of modern technology.Senior officials present during the exercise included the assistant chief of air staff (maintenance), the air officer commanding of BAF Base Cox’s Bazar, the general officer commanding of the 10 Infantry Division, and senior officials from Air Headquarters. Representatives from the Bangladesh Navy, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and police, along with other officers and personnel of various ranks, were also present.

Bangladesh Air Force conducts FM-90 live missile firing exercise