The Bangladesh Air Force completed an FM-90 live missile firing exercise at the Cox’s Bazar Air Defense Firing Range in Nidania on Tuesday.

Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, chief of the Bangladesh Air Force, inspected the exercise conducted by the force’s 301 Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) Unit at the range on October 13.

During the inspection, the air chief reviewed the progress of the live missile firing activities and observed the exercise firsthand. 

He praised the officers and personnel involved for completing the exercise and advised them to maintain the same level of professionalism in future operations.

He said the Bangladesh Air Force was continuing efforts to incorporate modern combat aircraft and advanced technological equipment into its inventory. 

He also emphasised the importance of training to strengthen the force’s capabilities and ensure the effective use of modern technology.

The assistant chief of air staff (maintenance), air officer commanding of Cox’s Bazar Air Force Base, general officer commanding of the 10 Infantry Division, senior Air Force headquarters officials, and representatives of the navy, Border Guard Bangladesh and police were present during the inspection, along with officers and personnel of various ranks from the air base.

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