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.

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

Twin-Engine Fighter Aircraft: Strategic Imperatives and Bangladesh Air Force’s Maritime Aspirations

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

Reading Time: 6 minutesIntroduction In modern military aviation, the choice between single- and twin-engine fighter aircraft significantly influences operational capabilities and strategic flexibility. Twin-engine fighters, while generally more complex and expensive, provide enhanced performance, redundancy, and adaptability across mission profiles. For Bangladesh, with its expanding maritime interests and evolving regional security environment, acquiring Continue Reading

Bangladesh Army delegation shows interest in Turkish attack helicopters and munitions at FEINDEF 2025

Posted on 17/05/202506/10/2025 by Amit Bhattacharya

Reading Time: 2 minutesA Bangladesh Army delegation attending the FEINDEF 2025 International Defence and Security Exhibition (La Feria Internacional de Defensa y Seguridad de España – FEINDEF), held from 14 to 16 May 2025 in Madrid, visited the stalls of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) and Roketsan, expressing renewed interest in Turkish attack helicopters Continue Reading

Revitalising Air Superiority: Bangladesh’s MiG-29BM Upgrade Programme

Posted on 17/05/202518/05/2025 by Amit Bhattacharya

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) is presently executing a significant overhaul and modernisation initiative involving its MiG-29 fleet—an endeavour that reflects both fiscal pragmatism and strategic foresight. With only six of the twenty RD-33 engines functional across its eight MiG-29 aircraft, the force had, until recently, faced a severe operational Continue Reading