Bangladesh Eyes Arms Exports as Dhaka Moves to Establish Defence Economic Zone
Reading Time: 7 minutesIn a decisive move to transform Bangladesh into a regional player in the global defence industry, the government has announced plans to establish a specialised Defence Economic Zone (DEZ) as part of a broader national strategy for self-reliant military production. The initiative — recently approved by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Continue Reading
Bangladesh Air Force Advances Indigenous UAV Capability Through Sino-Bangladeshi Joint Venture
Reading Time: 3 minutesDrone manufacturing facility slated for completion by December 2025 The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) is advancing its indigenous aerospace and defence manufacturing capability through a joint venture with China to establish an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) production facility in Bangladesh. The initiative, structured around a technology-transfer arrangement, represents a significant Continue Reading
Bangladesh Advances Towards Local Production of Bayraktar TB2 Drone Components
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn a significant leap towards indigenous defence industrial capability, Bangladesh is reportedly in advanced talks with Türkiye’s Baykar Technologies to establish a joint venture aimed at manufacturing key components of the Bayraktar TB2 unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) locally. The development marks a new chapter in Bangladesh’s ongoing effort to Continue Reading
From Hills to the Sea: The T129 Attack Helicopter’s Role in Bangladesh’s Modern Battlefield
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe acquisition of TAI T129 ATAK attack helicopters would provide the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) with a versatile and highly capable platform that could significantly strengthen its ground-support, anti-armour, and coastal-defence roles. If integrated thoughtfully into existing doctrine, basing, and sustainment frameworks, the T129 ATAK could become a major force Continue Reading
Mitsubishi Electric Leads Japan’s Defence Collaboration with Bangladesh
Reading Time: 5 minutesBangladesh and Japan Move Towards Landmark Defence Cooperation Agreement On 22 October 2025, a significant development took place in Dhaka as Mr. Tomo Aoyama, General Manager of the Space Systems Department at Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Asia Pte Ltd (MEAP), and Colonel Masashi Yasumura, Non-Resident Air Attaché of Japan to Bangladesh, Continue Reading