Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan has toured Germany and Czech Republic to fortify bilateral ties and broaden professional and defense cooperation with both nations.

A media release from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate issued here on Monday stated that the Air Chief toured Germany from October 18 to 20 following an invitation from Grob Aircraft SE.

He subsequently traveled to Czech Republic from October 20 to 23 upon the invitation of the Commander of the Czech Air Force and the Chairman of the Future Air Force Conference.

Over the course of his visit to Germany, the air chief toured Grob Aircraft's production plant in Tussenhausen-Mattsies, participated in technical and commercial working sessions and held discussions with top corporate executives.

The interactions are anticipated to assist in sustaining the operational readiness and performance of Grob aircraft utilized by the BAF.

He additionally inspected the MSAN manufacturing site of DIEHL DEFENCE in Rothenbach an der Pegnitz and conducted talks with high-ranking representatives of the enterprise, the statement noted.

In Czech Republic, the BAF chief participated in the fourth Future Air Force Conference in Prague, where delegates deliberated on advancing technologies and hurdles in contemporary air combat.

Core subjects encompassed the functions of multirole light aircraft, sophisticated passive and active sensors, electronic warfare, weaponized unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and anti-drone technologies, alongside their deployment and training.

The symposium also addressed present and evolving difficulties encountering the participating nations' air forces together with modern security concerns.

The tours are anticipated to further consolidate Bangladesh's amicable relations with Germany and Czech Republic while expanding collaboration across military and professional sectors, the ISPR added.