Bangabandhu Aeronautical Centre
The Bangabandhu Aeronautical Center (Bengali: বঙ্গবন্ধু অ্যারোনটিক্যাল সেন্টার), 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 Ministry of Defence in 2011, and is managed by Bangladesh Air Force.
Native name | Bengali: বঙ্গবন্ধু অ্যারোনটিক্যাল সেন্টার |
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| Company type | State-owned company |
| Industry | Aerospace, Defence |
| Founded | December 4, 2011 |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Bangladesh |
Key people | Air Vice Marshal Md Towhidul Islam (Commandant) |
| Products | Aircraft maintenance Helicopter Maintenance Military communications Aerial navigation Defence electronics UAV systems |
| Owner | Bangladesh Ministry of Defence |
| Website | baf |
BAC is among the largest defense contractor in aerospace, military support, and security provider for Bangladesh military.
The corporation is primarily involved in designs, 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 to the Ministry of Defence and Air Force.