Bangladesh Aeronautical Centre
Native name | Bengali: বাংলাদেশ বিমানবিদ্যা কেন্দ্র |
|---|---|
| Company type | State-owned company |
| Industry | Aerospace, defence |
| Founded | December 4, 2011 |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Bangladesh |
Key people | Air Vice Marshal Abdullah Al Mamun (commandant) |
| Products | Aircraft maintenance Helicopter maintenance Military communications Aerial navigation Defence electronics UAV systems |
| Owner | Bangladesh Ministry of Defence |
| Website | baf |
The Bangladesh Aeronautical Center (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ বিমানবিদ্যা কেন্দ্র), or BAC, is a Bangladeshi state-owned major defense contractor and aerospace, arms, defense and advanced technology company headquartered in Kurmitola, Dhaka. It was formed by the Ministry of Defence in 2011, and is managed by the Bangladesh Air Force.
BAC is among the largest defense contractors in aerospace, military support, and security provider for the Bangladesh military.
The corporation is primarily involved in the design, modernization, integration, and assembly of aircraft and avionics systems for the Bangladesh military. Mainly focusing on avionics, aviation, and high-tech military technologies for the Air Force, BAC also operates a division for development and maintenance of systems for the Army and Navy such as radar, unmanned aerial vehicle and other defense systems. The corporation is strictly restricted from exporting any technologies or products without consent from the Ministry of Defence and Bangladesh Air Force.