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.

Why the Bangladesh Air Force Requires a High–Low Mix of Eurofighter Tranche 3+ and J-10CE

Posted on 20/05/202520/05/2025 by Amit Bhattacharya

Reading Time: 5 minutesHighlights The evolving security landscape of the Indo-Pacific region demands that middle-power nations like Bangladesh structure their armed forces with a careful balance of capability, affordability, and strategic foresight. For the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF), this means avoiding a one-size-fits-all procurement philosophy. Instead, the adoption of a high–low mix of Continue Reading

Eurofighter Typhoon Multi-Role Combat Aircraft

Posted on 20/05/202520/05/2025 by Amit Bhattacharya

Reading Time: 6 minutesCertainly. Here’s a significantly more in-depth technical essay on the Eurofighter Typhoon, expanding on each subsystem, with additional engineering context, operational use cases, and export-specific adaptations. The structure remains formal and analytical, following British English conventions and incorporating verifiable sources. The Eurofighter Typhoon stands as one of the most advanced Continue Reading

Repurposing Bangladesh’s MiG-29BM Fleet for Maritime Strike and Aggressor Roles Post-J-10CE Induction

Posted on 18/05/202519/05/2025 by Amit Bhattacharya

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe upcoming induction of the Chengdu J-10CE marks a transformative phase for the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF), signifying its leap into modern 4.5 generation multirole combat capabilities. As these new platforms assume frontline duties, the BAF is well-positioned to repurpose its existing MiG-29BM fighters for secondary yet vital missions. Two Continue Reading

From Innovation to Arsenal: Roadmap to Elevate Narsingdi Science & Robotics Lab into a National Defence-Tech Company

Posted on 18/05/202518/05/2025 by Amit Bhattacharya

Reading Time: 5 minutesIn an era where defence readiness and strategic autonomy are paramount, the pursuit of indigenous military technology has become more than a matter of national pride—it is a cornerstone of national security. The global defence landscape increasingly favours agile innovation hubs that can offer bespoke solutions tailored to the asymmetric Continue Reading

Bangladesh Eyes Türkiye’s Tulpar: A New Chapter for Its Mechanised Infantry Forces

Posted on 18/05/2025 by Amit Bhattacharya

Reading Time: 4 minutesBangladesh appears poised to significantly enhance its mechanised infantry capabilities with the potential acquisition of Türkiye’s Tulpar family of armoured combat vehicles, developed by Turkish defence manufacturer Otokar Otomotiv ve Savunma Sanayi A.Ş. This interest, which reportedly includes the full spectrum of Tulpar variants—from infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) and armoured Continue Reading