Bangladesh Air Force 2025–2030 Procurement Plan
Reading Time: 7 minutesProposal: Modernising the Bangladesh Air Force: A Strategic Procurement Plan for 2025–2030 The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) is embarking on a comprehensive modernisation strategy to enhance its operational capabilities and defend the nation’s sovereignty effectively. The procurement plan for 2025–2030 outlines a series of acquisitions that will fortify the BAF’s Continue Reading
Bangladesh’s Pursuit of Chinese J-10C Fighters: Strategic Calculations Amid Regional Tensions
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn the aftermath of the 2025 Indo-Pakistan conflict, Bangladesh is reportedly advancing plans to procure 16 Chinese-made J-10C multirole fighter jets, aiming to modernise its air force and enhance national defence capabilities. The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) currently operates a fleet of aging Chinese-built F-7 fighters and a limited number Continue Reading
Pakistan’s Military Triumph in May 2025 Clashes Elevates Defence Prestige and Export Potential
Reading Time: 4 minutesPakistan’s armed forces have drawn global attention following their decisive performance during the May 2025 clashes with India along the Line of Control (LoC), a development experts say could dramatically bolster the country’s defence exports and elevate the standing of its indigenous military industry. Air Superiority and Integrated Defence At Continue Reading
Bangladesh and Japan Forge Defence Ties Amid Strategic Realignments in the Indo-Pacific
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh is poised to formalise a defence procurement agreement with Japan, marking a significant shift in its military partnerships and reflecting broader strategic realignments in the Indo-Pacific region. The impending agreement, which follows a Memorandum of Understanding signed in April 2023 during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s visit to Tokyo, aims Continue Reading
India’s Geo-Blocking of Bangladeshi Media Sparks Concerns Over Press Freedom and Bilateral Relations
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn a development drawing regional concern, India has geo-blocked four Bangladeshi television channels (Jamuna TV, Ekattor TV, BanglaVision, and Mohona) on YouTube, citing “national security” concerns. The takedown, executed through requests to YouTube, was said to be prompted by rising tensions with Pakistan. However, analysts and regional observers argue that Continue Reading