Amit Bhattacharya

Amit Bhattacharya is a leading defence procurement expert with deep expertise in modern weapon systems and military hardware acquisition. Over more than a decade, he has collaborated with top defence contractors and strategic research institutions, delivering incisive analysis on procurement frameworks, capability development, and technology integration for armed forces worldwide. Amit bridges the gap between operational requirements and industrial capacity, providing authoritative evaluations of modernisation programmes, defence budgets, and acquisition reforms in both established and emerging defence markets. He leads the Defence Procurement and Defence Industry sections at BDMilitary, shaping strategic discourse on defence innovation. Amit earned his Master of Policy and Governance (MPAG) from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, complementing his practical expertise with advanced policy and governance insight.

Bangladesh–Türkiye JV Model Aims to Position Dhaka as Regional Defence Export Hub

Posted on 08/07/202508/07/2025 by Amit Bhattacharya

Reading Time: 3 minutesKey Points Analysis Bangladesh is entering formal negotiations with Türkiye to establish export-oriented defence production joint ventures (JVs), with the strategic objective of transforming Dhaka into a manufacturing and export hub for East and Southeast Asia, bdmilitary.com has learned. This follows sustained engagement between the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Continue Reading

Bangladesh Army Bolsters Artillery Arsenal with Turkish, and Chinese Systems

Posted on 01/07/202501/07/2025 by Amit Bhattacharya

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh Army is rapidly advancing its artillery modernisation programme, acquiring state-of-the-art systems from Türkiye and China to supplement and enhance its existing artillery inventory, which includes proven Serbian platforms. This multifaceted development is a key component of the broader Forces Goal 2030 strategic framework, underscoring Dhaka’s commitment to transforming Continue Reading

Bangladesh Army Takes Delivery of 18 More Otokar Cobra-I LAVs from Türkiye

Posted on 01/07/202508/07/2025 by Amit Bhattacharya

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Army has received a new consignment Otokar Cobra-I Light Armoured Vehicles (LAVs) from Türkiye, marking another step in the ongoing modernisation of its protected mobility fleet. The latest batch includes variants configured as Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs), Command and Control Vehicles, Electronic Warfare/Jammer Vehicles, and Recovery Vehicles totalling Continue Reading

Bangladesh’s Military Delegation Visits UK to Explore Advanced Air Defence Systems

Posted on 28/06/202528/06/2025 by Amit Bhattacharya

Reading Time: 2 minutesA senior delegation from Bangladesh’s armed forces recently visited United Kingdom, attending the 19th Full Spectrum Air Defence Summit in London. The delegation, composed of high-ranking officers from both the Bangladesh Army and Air Force, conducted detailed evaluations of state-of-the-art air defence technologies, reflecting Bangladesh’s ongoing commitment to modernising its Continue Reading

Bangladesh Navy Commissions Three Locally Built Diving Boats to Enhance Maritime Capability

Posted on 26/06/202529/06/2025 by Amit Bhattacharya

Reading Time: 2 minutesKhulna, 26 June 2025 — In a significant step towards strengthening the Bangladesh Navy’s three-dimensional capabilities, three newly built indigenous diving boats—Pankouri, Gangchil, and Machhranga—have officially been commissioned into the fleet. The commissioning ceremony, held at the Khulna Naval Berth with full naval tradition, was presided over by Chief of Continue Reading