Bangladesh Air Force Seeks to Replace Ageing An-32 Fleet with Western Alternatives
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) is reportedly seeking to phase out its ageing fleet of Antonov An-32 transport aircraft, signalling a broader strategic shift away from dependence on post-Soviet platforms towards modern Western systems with better reliability, interoperability, and long-term support. Ageing Fleet Facing Sustainment Challenges The BAF’s An-32B fleet, Continue Reading
Bangladesh Air Force to Raise New Fighter Squadron for Incoming J-10CE Fleet
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) is set to raise a new fighter squadron as part of its modernisation drive under Forces Goal 2030, following the government’s decision to procure 20 advanced J-10CE multirole combat aircraft from China. The acquisition, estimated at USD 2.2 billion (approximately BDT 27,060 crore), will significantly Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army Standardises on Chinese HJ‑12 as Its Next‑Generation Anti‑Tank Missile
Reading Time: 6 minutesThe Bangladesh Army has officially adopted the HJ-12 (Red Arrow-12) as its standard man‑portable anti‑tank guided missile (ATGM), marking a significant upgrade in its infantry anti‑armour capability. The HJ‑12, a third‑generation, fire‑and‑forget system, provides longer‑range and top‑attack capability. This acquisition represents one of the largest third‑generation ATGM procurements in South Continue Reading
China-Assisted BNS Pekua Emerges as South Asia’s Largest Submarine Base
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh’s strategic maritime ambitions have taken a major leap forward as construction of the country’s first full-fledged submarine base nears completion in Cox’s Bazar. The facility, being developed under a $1.22 billion contract awarded to China’s Poly Technologies Inc, is now widely regarded as the largest submarine base in South Continue Reading
Bangladesh Navy Eyes River-Class Offshore Patrol Vessels from the United Kingdom
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe United Kingdom’s Trade Envoy to Bangladesh, Baroness Rosie Winterton, DBE, paid a courtesy call on Admiral M Nazmul Hassan, Chief of Naval Staff of the Bangladesh Navy, at the Naval Headquarters yesterday. During the meeting, both sides discussed avenues for strengthening bilateral defence cooperation and explored opportunities for enhanced Continue Reading