Bangladesh Air Force Standardises Glock Semi-Automatic 9 mm Pistols
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) has moved to standardise its service-pistol inventory with the adoption of Glock 9×19 mm semi-automatic pistols. A Directorate General of Defence Purchase (DGDP) tender issued in October 2025 confirmed the procurement of Glock 19 pistols, alongside Glock 17 pistols ordered in the same acquisition cycle. Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army Expands Riverine Force with 88 New Tri‑Shark Assault Boats
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Army has placed an order for at least 88 Tri‑Shark assault boats as part of a deliberate expansion of its riverine warfare and inland manoeuvre capabilities. The move builds on years of investment in small‑boat fleets and riverine formations intended to give the Army greater operational reach across Continue Reading
Bangladesh Proceeding with Arms Purchases from China Despite US Concerns
Reading Time: 2 minutesDhaka advances major defence acquisitions to strengthen deterrence and self-reliance Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain has dismissed concerns over potential US sanctions following reports that Dhaka is advancing discussions to acquire a new generation of Chinese weapon systems. Responding to questions about possible repercussions under the US Countering Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army Eyes ASN-301 Loitering Munition for Advanced SEAD Capabilities
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Bangladesh Army’s recent visit to the Aisheng UAV Factory in China has drawn attention to one of Beijing’s most advanced loitering munitions — the ASN-301. Designed specifically to detect, track and destroy radar emitters, the system represents a major leap in the field of Suppression and Destruction of Enemy Continue Reading
Strategic Diversification: Why Bangladesh’s NATO-Origin Arms Imports Matter
Reading Time: 4 minutesOver the past decade the Armed Forces of Bangladesh (AFB) have made clear their intent to broaden their procurement base, moving away from over-reliance on any single supplier and reinforcing operational independence and diplomatic flexibility. For Dhaka, the choice to source major military hardware and technology from NATO-origin countries—including Türkiye, Continue Reading