Bangladesh Navy Quietly Begins RQ-21 Blackjack Drone Operations in Bay of Bengal
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Navy has quietly commenced operations of the Boeing Insitu RQ-21 Blackjack unmanned aerial system (UAS) in the Bay of Bengal, marking a significant boost to its maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. The first flights reportedly took place on 24 September, shortly after the delivery of multiple Continue Reading
Transitioning the Bangladesh Air Force Away from Russian Aircraft
Reading Time: 3 minutesFor decades, the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) has relied on a diverse mix of aircraft sourced from Russia, China, the United States and Europe. Among these, Russian-built platforms such as the MiG-29 fighter, Yak-130 trainer, Mi-17/171 helicopters and Antonov An-32 transports once formed the backbone of combat and support aviation. Continue Reading
Bangladesh to Establish Joint Army-Navy RQ-21 Blackjack UAS Regiment with U.S. Support
Reading Time: 2 minutesBangladesh is preparing to launch a new era in its unmanned aerial capabilities with the upcoming induction of the RQ-21 Blackjack system, in partnership with the United States. According to the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka, the program has not yet been raised or delivered but is scheduled to commence soon. Continue Reading
Bangladesh Buys 10,000 Argentine Pistols in $3.5 Million Deal
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bersa Thunder 9, an Argentine-made 9×19 mm semi-automatic pistol, has now been in active service with the Bangladesh Army and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) for over seven years, following a successful procurement and delivery deal concluded in 2017. The original agreement, signed in May 2017, saw the government acquire 10,000 Continue Reading
NORINCO Showcases Sky Dragon 100 to Bangladesh Army
Reading Time: 2 minutesDuring a recent high-level engagement, the Bangladesh Army Chief was presented with the Sky Dragon 100 medium-range air defence system by Chinese defence giant NORINCO, underscoring China’s deepening role in Bangladesh’s military modernisation. The demonstration highlighted the system’s rapid deployment, versatile capabilities, and potential integration into the country’s multi-layered air Continue Reading