Bangladesh Considering Multi-Billion Defence Deals with US to Offset Trump Tariffs
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh is moving to deepen its commercial and defence procurement ties with the United States — with new civil aircraft orders from Boeing and expanded military hardware imports — in a strategic effort to rebalance trade and cushion the blow of a steep new US tariff hike. Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Continue Reading
Prof. Dr. Haluk Görgün’s Visit Strengthens Bangladesh–Türkiye Defence Industry Cooperation
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe recent visit of Prof. Dr. Haluk Görgün, President of Türkiye’s Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB), to Bangladesh marks a transformative chapter in the defence relationship between the two Muslim-majority nations. Held over a series of high-level engagements with the chiefs of the Bangladesh Army, Navy, and Air Force, the Continue Reading
Thales Ground Master 403 3D Air Surveillance Radar
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Thales Ground Master 403M (GM403M) is a state-of-the-art long-range 3D air surveillance radar system operated by the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) as part of its national integrated air defence network. Designed to detect a wide spectrum of aerial threats, from high-altitude fighters to low-flying cruise missiles and UAVs, the Continue Reading
Bangladesh Navy Equipment Inventory
Reading Time: 3 minutesIntroduction The Bangladesh Navy has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past two decades, evolving from a modest coastal force into a modern, multi-dimensional maritime service with blue-water aspirations. As of 2025, the Navy fields an increasingly capable inventory of surface combatants, submarines, aircraft, amphibious vessels, and support craft, bolstered Continue Reading
Pankouri Class Diving Support Vessel (DSV)
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Pankouri Class Diving Boat represents a significant advancement in Bangladesh’s indigenous naval capabilities, tailored specifically for underwater operations and support roles in both peacetime and contingency scenarios. Designed by Akuatecmarin (AMT) of Türkiye and constructed entirely at Khulna Shipyard Limited, the class includes three vessels: BNS Pankouri, BNS Gangchil, Continue Reading