Bangladesh Air Force Successfully Conducts Live-Fire Drill of FM-90 Air Defence Missile System

The Bangladesh Air Force has successfully conducted a live-fire exercise of its FM-90 air defence missile system. The exercise took place on Tuesday (October 13) at the Cox’s Bazar Air Defence Firing Range in Nidania, Cox’s Bazar.

The Air Force’s 301 Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) Unit organised the exercise. Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan inspected the event, reviewed the progress of the missile-firing activities and observed the exercise on site.

Following the successful completion of the exercise, the Air Force chief praised the officers and personnel involved. He also provided guidance on maintaining professionalism in future operations. Hasan Mahmood Khan said the Bangladesh Air Force was continuing efforts to introduce modern fighter aircraft and advanced technological equipment. He stressed that the highest priority must be given to proper training to strengthen the force’s capabilities and ensure the effective use of modern technology.

Senior officials present during the inspection included the Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Maintenance), the Air Officer Commanding of BAF Base Cox’s Bazar, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 10th Infantry Division, and officers from the Bangladesh Navy, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and police. Senior Air Headquarters officials and personnel of various ranks also attended.