Bangladesh Air Force’s MMRCA procurement plan at a glance
Reading Time: 3 minutesHere is a detailed analysis of the options available to the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) for acquiring six squadrons (96 aircraft total) of single-engine multi-role fighter aircraft. The assessment includes prospective platforms from China, South Korea, Sweden, and the USA, and covers key aspects such as acquisition costs, infrastructure, lifecycle Continue Reading
Ideal Defence Policy for Bangladesh by 2040
Reading Time: 3 minutesA robust and forward-looking defence policy for Bangladesh must be grounded in its strategic geography, population density, economic aspirations, and regional security threats. Learning from the doctrinal paths of Israel, Vietnam, South Korea, and Indonesia, Bangladesh can formulate a policy tailored to both national resilience and power projection. ⚖️ Core Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army upgrading its Chinese-made SHORAD systems
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Army is carrying out upgrades and overhauls on its existing FM-90 SHORAD systems to extend the life of the missiles held in its inventory and improve its operational performances. The respective authorities are working with the Chinese suppliers to ensure the overhauling and upgrades are carried out in Continue Reading
Army holds large scale tactical manoeuvres across Bangladesh
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Bangladesh Army capped off several large-scale tactical field training exercises involving multiple infantry divisions, the air force, and paramilitary forces to demonstrate its defence readiness. Publicly disclosed information suggests exercises were held in Rajbari and Mymensingh, which lasted several weeks since commencement in December last year. The exercises utilised Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army seeks light amphibious tanks
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Army is in negotiations with China for a new light amphibious tank for use in its riverine and coastal regions, having superior capabilities to existing platforms. The new generation tank is said to be capable of operating in mountainous regions, participate in amphibious landings, and even operate in Continue Reading