Türkiye Proposes $600 Million Defence Package for Bangladesh Air Force: Indian media
Reading Time: 2 minutesIndian social media has claimed that Türkiye has proposed a $600 million defence package for the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF), reportedly including aircraft upgrades, precision-guided munitions, and advanced air defence systems. However, the claim was made without citing sources or providing technical details, raising questions about its credibility and intent. Continue Reading
Bangladesh Plans $2.2 Billion Purchase of 20 Chinese J-10CE Fighter Jets by 2027
Reading Time: 4 minutesInter-ministerial committee formed to negotiate government-to-government deal with China; payments to continue till FY2035–36. Bangladesh is preparing to purchase 20 Chinese-made Chengdu J-10CE multirole fighter jets in a deal worth $2.2 billion (around Tk27,060 crore) by 2027, according to local media reports, including a detailed account published by The Business Continue Reading
What Bangladesh Could Gain from Defence Industry Cooperation with Pakistan
Reading Time: 6 minutesAnalysing Immediate, Mid-Term and Long-Term Opportunities Bangladesh’s defence transformation under the Forces Goal 2030 modernisation blueprint continues to reshape the country’s military posture. Over the past decade, Dhaka has methodically enhanced the technological and organisational depth of its armed forces while investing in domestic industrial capacity. The objective is not Continue Reading
How Defence Procurement Is Undertaken in Bangladesh: Inside the DGDP System
Reading Time: 7 minutesOverview Defence procurement lies at the heart of any modern military establishment. The efficiency, transparency, and timeliness with which a nation acquires weapons, equipment, and supplies directly influence the operational readiness of its armed forces. In Bangladesh, this process is centrally managed through the Directorate General Defence Purchase (DGDP), a Continue Reading
Bangladesh Air Force Seeks Advanced Western VVIP Helicopters: A Technical and Strategic Evaluation
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) has initiated a high-profile procurement effort to replace its ageing fleet of Mi-171V5 and Mi-171E VVIP helicopters with three new Western-origin platforms. This tender, released in September 2025, marks a pivotal shift in Bangladesh’s defence aviation posture—one that emphasises safety, advanced avionics, and operational reliability Continue Reading