Bangladesh Buys 10,000 Argentine Pistols in $3.5 Million Deal
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bersa Thunder 9, an Argentine-made 9×19 mm semi-automatic pistol, has now been in active service with the Bangladesh Army and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) for over seven years, following a successful procurement and delivery deal concluded in 2017. The original agreement, signed in May 2017, saw the government acquire 10,000 Continue Reading
NORINCO Showcases Sky Dragon 100 to Bangladesh Army
Reading Time: 2 minutesDuring a recent high-level engagement, the Bangladesh Army Chief was presented with the Sky Dragon 100 medium-range air defence system by Chinese defence giant NORINCO, underscoring China’s deepening role in Bangladesh’s military modernisation. The demonstration highlighted the system’s rapid deployment, versatile capabilities, and potential integration into the country’s multi-layered air Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army Chief in China to Secure Major Defence Deals
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Chief of Army Staff of Bangladesh is undertaking a strategic visit to China to secure significant defence acquisitions that will accelerate the modernisation of the Bangladesh Army. The visit highlights the deepening military-technical ties between Dhaka and Beijing and reflects Bangladesh’s aim to maintain a balanced and capable force Continue Reading
Bangladesh moves cautiously to purchase J-10C fighters amid U.S. pressure
Reading Time: 5 minutesBangladesh’s reported interest in acquiring a dozen Chengdu J-10C “Vigorous Dragon” multirole fighters from China is the clearest sign yet that Dhaka intends to accelerate long-planned modernisation of the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF). But the path to any contract is politically fraught. Washington’s discomfort with deeper China–Bangladesh defence links, the Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army Acquires Refurbished UH-60L Black Hawk Helicopters from the United States
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh Army has secured four refurbished UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters from the United States, marking a significant enhancement in its aviation capabilities. These aircraft, originally UH-60A models, have undergone comprehensive upgrades at the U.S. Army’s Corpus Christi Army Depot, transitioning them to the more advanced UH-60L configuration. This acquisition Continue Reading