The Pakistan military claimed that Bangladesh has expressed a "potential interest" in buying JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft, developed jointly by the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC) of China and the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC).
Pakistan had claimed that the single-engine lightweight fighter jet proved its capabilities during the May military conflict with India.
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While Bangaldesh is yet to come out with a statement on its intention to procure the aircraft from Pakistan, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of Pakistan military, said in a statement that during a recent 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, Dhaka expressed a "potential interest" in procuring the fighter jet.
The ISPR statement said that while the meeting focused on strengthening operational cooperation and institutional synergy, with emphasis on training, capacity building, and collaboration in aerospace advancements, detailed discussions were also held on the potential procurement of JF-17 Thunder aircraft.
The Bangladeshi delegation also visited key PAF facilities.
Sidhu assured fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft, along with a complete training and long-term support ecosystem, the statement said.
"The visit underscored the strong historical ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh and reflected a shared resolve to deepen defence cooperation and build a long-term strategic partnership," the ISPR said.
