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 Army to Receive VT-4A1 Main Battle Tanks from NORINCO; Second VT-5 Regiment Underway

Posted on 11/10/202513/10/2025 by Amit Bhattacharya

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh Army is poised to receive the upgraded VT-4A1 Main Battle Tank (MBT) from China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO), marking another leap forward in its modernisation drive under Forces Goal 2030. Pre-shipment inspections are presently being carried out by Bangladeshi technical teams in China, signalling that deliveries are imminent. Continue Reading

Bangladesh Air Force Seeks to Replace Ageing An-32 Fleet with Western Alternatives

Posted on 11/10/202511/10/2025 by Amit Bhattacharya

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) is reportedly seeking to phase out its ageing fleet of Antonov An-32 transport aircraft, signalling a broader strategic shift away from dependence on post-Soviet platforms towards modern Western systems with better reliability, interoperability, and long-term support. Ageing Fleet Facing Sustainment Challenges The BAF’s An-32B fleet, Continue Reading

Bangladesh Air Force to Raise New Fighter Squadron for Incoming J-10CE Fleet

Posted on 11/10/202511/10/2025 by Amit Bhattacharya

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) is set to raise a new fighter squadron as part of its modernisation drive under Forces Goal 2030, following the government’s decision to procure 20 advanced J-10CE multirole combat aircraft from China. The acquisition, estimated at USD 2.2 billion (approximately BDT 27,060 crore), will significantly Continue Reading

Bangladesh Army Standardises on Chinese HJ‑12 as Its Next‑Generation Anti‑Tank Missile

Posted on 10/10/202510/10/2025 by Amit Bhattacharya

Reading Time: 6 minutesThe Bangladesh Army has officially adopted the HJ-12 (Red Arrow-12) as its standard man‑portable anti‑tank guided missile (ATGM), marking a significant upgrade in its infantry anti‑armour capability. The HJ‑12, a third‑generation, fire‑and‑forget system, provides longer‑range and top‑attack capability. This acquisition represents one of the largest third‑generation ATGM procurements in South Continue Reading

China-Assisted BNS Pekua Emerges as South Asia’s Largest Submarine Base

Posted on 10/10/202510/10/2025 by Amit Bhattacharya

Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh’s strategic maritime ambitions have taken a major leap forward as construction of the country’s first full-fledged submarine base nears completion in Cox’s Bazar. The facility, being developed under a $1.22 billion contract awarded to China’s Poly Technologies Inc, is now widely regarded as the largest submarine base in South Continue Reading