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 Buys 10,000 Argentine Pistols in $3.5 Million Deal

Posted on 06/09/202506/09/2025 by Amit Bhattacharya

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bersa Thunder 9, an Argentine-made 9×19 mm semi-automatic pistol, has now been in active service with the Bangladesh Army and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) for over seven years, following a successful procurement and delivery deal concluded in 2017. The original agreement, signed in May 2017, saw the government acquire 10,000 Continue Reading

NORINCO Showcases Sky Dragon 100 to Bangladesh Army

Posted on 29/08/202529/08/2025 by Amit Bhattacharya

Reading Time: 2 minutesDuring a recent high-level engagement, the Bangladesh Army Chief was presented with the Sky Dragon 100 medium-range air defence system by Chinese defence giant NORINCO, underscoring China’s deepening role in Bangladesh’s military modernisation. The demonstration highlighted the system’s rapid deployment, versatile capabilities, and potential integration into the country’s multi-layered air Continue Reading

Bangladesh Army Chief’s China Visit Signals Deeper Defence Industrial Ties

Posted on 29/08/202529/08/2025 by Amit Bhattacharya

Reading Time: 4 minutesBangladesh Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman, SBP, OSP, SGP, psc, has returned from a week-long official visit to China, where he held a series of high-level meetings with senior military officials and defence industry leaders. The visit underscored Dhaka’s intent to deepen its long-standing defence cooperation with Beijing, particularly in the Continue Reading

Bangladesh Army Adopts Czech CZ BREN 2 Rifle: A Leap in Small Arms Modernisation

Posted on 27/08/202527/08/2025 by Amit Bhattacharya

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh Army is set to take a significant leap in modernising its infantry capabilities with the CZ BREN 2, widely regarded as one of the most advanced service rifles currently available. This development places Bangladesh alongside a select group of international armies that have recognised the performance, reliability, and Continue Reading

Bangladesh Army Chief in China to Secure Major Defence Deals

Posted on 27/08/202527/08/2025 by Amit Bhattacharya

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Chief of Army Staff of Bangladesh is undertaking a strategic visit to China to secure significant defence acquisitions that will accelerate the modernisation of the Bangladesh Army. The visit highlights the deepening military-technical ties between Dhaka and Beijing and reflects Bangladesh’s aim to maintain a balanced and capable force Continue Reading