Strategic Framework for the Development of Bangladesh’s Defence Industries

Reading Time: 3 minutes This white paper presents a strategic framework to develop Bangladesh’s defence industrial base in collaboration with international partners, specifically China, Türkiye, Europe, and Russia. This initiative aligns with the objectives of Forces Goal 2030+ and aims to foster strategic autonomy, local industrial growth, and defence exports, while safeguarding national sovereignty. Here is a comprehensive framework blueprint for how Bangladesh can develop its defence industries with the help of partners from China, Türkiye, Europe, and Russia, aligning with its strategic goals under Forces Goal 2030+ and national sovereignty objectives. I. Core Objectives AreaStrategic GoalSelf-RelianceReduce reliance on foreign imports for critical defence hardwareExport CapabilityPosition Bangladesh as a supplier of cost-effective defence solutions in the Global SouthTechnological SovereigntyAcquire and localise advanced manufacturing and electronics capabilitiesJob CreationDevelop a skilled defence industrial workforce in engineering, ICT, and productionStrategic AutonomyReduce susceptibility to geopolitical pressure from neighbouring powers II. International Partnership Strategy 1.