Archive · 16 Sep 2025
India's Perspective on Increased US Military Activity in Bangladesh
The United States is increasing its military activity in Bangladesh, near India.
The US Air Force is participating in exercises with Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, including the 'Pacific Angel 25-3' exercise.
These exercises focus on defense cooperation.
India might be concerned because Chittagong is near its border, and some worry about other countries expanding influence there.
This follows earlier joint exercises between the US and Bangladesh.
There are speculations regarding US interest in the region.
The increased US presence could change power dynamics and increase tension.
More questions remain than answers.
US Air Force C-130J Super Hercules landed in Chittagong, Bangladesh.
US, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka launched 'Pacific Angel 25-3' exercises.
The exercise is at the Bangladesh Air Force base in Chittagong.
Exercise objectives include strengthening defense cooperation and humanitarian response.
Concerns exist about the US's increasing presence and its impact on India's regional influence.
- Who
- US, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka Air Forces
- What
- Conducting military exercises and increasing presence.
- When
- Exercises began on September 15th
- Where
- Chittagong, Bangladesh
- Why
- To strengthen defense cooperation, interoperability, and humanitarian response.
- Location of Exercise
- Bangladesh Air Force Zahurul Haque base, Chittagong
- Participating Countries
- US, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka
- Exercise Name
- Pacific Angel 25-3
- Previous Exercise
- Tiger Lightning-2025
- Aircraft Involved
- C-130J Super Hercules, MI-17 helicopter
- Key Area
- Chittagong near India and Myanmar borders