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 Establishes Military UAV Manufacturing Capability Under China Agreement

Posted on 12/01/202612/01/2026 by Amit Bhattacharya

Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh is establishing a military unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturing facility under a government-to-government agreement with China, marking a substantive expansion of the Bangladesh Air Force’s (BAF) indigenous aerospace and unmanned systems capability. The programme, approved by the Ministry of Finance in early January, covers the construction of a production Continue Reading

Bangladesh Air Force in Talks for 48 JF-17 Block III Fighters in Comprehensive Deal with Pakistan

Posted on 09/01/202609/01/2026 by Amit Bhattacharya

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) is reportedly negotiating a major combat aviation acquisition with the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) for 48 JF-17 Block III multirole fighter aircraft, a move that could significantly reshape the country’s airpower posture over the coming decade. According to emerging details, the proposed agreement includes a Continue Reading

Bangladesh Air Force Eyes JF-17 Block III and Super Mushshak Acquisition in Expanded Defence Talks with Pakistan

Posted on 06/01/202607/01/2026 by Amit Bhattacharya

Reading Time: 2 minutesA high-level defence delegation led by Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, BBP, BSP, BUP, ndc, psc, Chief of the Air Staff of the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF), paid an official visit to Air Headquarters, Islamabad, where it called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, NI (M), HJ, Continue Reading

Bangladesh Navy Initiates Procurement of Four New Large Patrol Craft

Posted on 30/12/202530/12/2025 by Amit Bhattacharya

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh Navy has formally launched a tender to acquire four new Large Patrol Craft (LPCs), marking a significant step in its ongoing fleet modernisation and maritime security enhancement efforts. The tender process, issued on 29 December 2025 by the Directorate General Defence Purchase (DGDP) under the Ministry of Defence, Continue Reading

Bangladesh Armed Forces Procure New Infantry Anti-Armour and VSHORAD Capabilities

Posted on 30/12/202530/12/2025 by Amit Bhattacharya

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Armed Forces have initiated a series of procurements aimed at enhancing close-range combat effectiveness and low-altitude air defence across both land and maritime domains. The acquisitions, involving modern disposable anti-armour systems, legacy rocket launcher munitions and man-portable air defence systems (MANPADS), reflect Dhaka’s continued focus on incremental and Continue Reading