Bangladesh Police Still Struggling to Replace Vehicles Destroyed During 2024 Unrest
Reading Time: 3 minutesNearly a year after the violent political upheaval that swept across Bangladesh in July and August of 2024, the Bangladesh Police continue to operate with a dangerously depleted vehicle fleet. Official data reveals that 1,074 police vehicles were either torched or severely vandalised during the unrest, leaving police stations, highway Continue Reading
India’s Defence Sector in 2025: A Critical Analysis of Capabilities, Progress and Limitations
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn 2025, India’s defence sector presents a picture of ambitious aspirations juxtaposed with deeply embedded institutional limitations. The increased budgetary outlay, significant political emphasis on indigenous manufacturing, and geopolitical recalibration towards Western partners suggest a country determined to move away from dependency on foreign platforms. However, beneath this high-level narrative Continue Reading
Anti-Submarine Warfare: The Role of Corvettes and Large Patrol Craft in the Bangladesh Navy
Reading Time: 6 minutesAnti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) is a critical pillar of the Bangladesh Navy’s (BN) maritime defence strategy, especially considering the strategic significance of the Bay of Bengal and the increasing sophistication of submarine threats in South Asia. As regional powers expand their underwater capabilities, Bangladesh must cultivate a robust ASW posture tailored Continue Reading
Fibre Optic Tethered Unmanned Aerial Systems: A Technical Assessment and Market Overview
Reading Time: 3 minutesFibre optic drone technology, often referred to as tethered unmanned aerial systems (TUAS) utilising optical communication lines, has emerged as a force multiplier for persistent ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) operations in contested electromagnetic (EM) environments. Unlike conventional RF-linked UAVs, fibre-optic drones provide uninterrupted, jam-resistant, high-bandwidth data streaming, while simultaneously offering Continue Reading
Sky Truck Unmanned Helicopter: A Game Changer for Logistics Operations in the Chittagong Hill Tracts
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn the unforgiving terrain of the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), where treacherous slopes, heavy monsoon rains, and underdeveloped infrastructure routinely challenge even the most seasoned military logisticians, the need for a reliable, risk-free aerial supply platform has never been more pressing. For the Bangladesh Army and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), Continue Reading