Bangladesh moves cautiously to purchase J-10C fighters amid U.S. pressure
Reading Time: 5 minutesBangladesh’s reported interest in acquiring a dozen Chengdu J-10C “Vigorous Dragon” multirole fighters from China is the clearest sign yet that Dhaka intends to accelerate long-planned modernisation of the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF). But the path to any contract is politically fraught. Washington’s discomfort with deeper China–Bangladesh defence links, the Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army Acquires Refurbished UH-60L Black Hawk Helicopters from the United States
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh Army has secured four refurbished UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters from the United States, marking a significant enhancement in its aviation capabilities. These aircraft, originally UH-60A models, have undergone comprehensive upgrades at the U.S. Army’s Corpus Christi Army Depot, transitioning them to the more advanced UH-60L configuration. This acquisition Continue Reading
Bangladesh Seeks Allied Partnerships for Indigenous Armoured Vehicle Production
Reading Time: 2 minutesBangladesh has initiated a new phase of defence industrial development with a clear intention to build armoured vehicles indigenously through partnerships with allied nations. The move reflects Dhaka’s growing emphasis on self-reliance in defence manufacturing while deepening cooperation with friendly states that have established expertise in land warfare systems. At Continue Reading
Bangladesh’s Shipbuilding Ambition: Strengthening Defence While Expanding Exports
Reading Time: 2 minutesBangladesh’s goal of achieving four billion US dollars in shipbuilding exports by 2026 represents more than an economic aspiration; it is also a strategic endeavour with profound implications for national defence. While the target has been criticised as ambitious, the development of the shipbuilding sector offers the dual opportunity to Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army pivots to CZ Bren 2 family to replace BD-08: trials, tech and what’s next
Reading Time: 6 minutesThe Bangladesh Army has selected the CZ Bren 2 family, with full transfer-of-technology (ToT) from the Czech Republic, to replace the indigenously-assembled BD-08 (Type 81-1). According to trial documentation reviewed by bdmilitary.com and industry officials familiar with the negotiations, the Army evaluated three configurations: Bren 2 (5.56×45 mm) with 11 Continue Reading