Bangladesh Air Force pushes ahead with modernisation despite regional pressure
Reading Time: 4 minutesBangladesh is pressing ahead with the most ambitious transformation in its air force’s history. The interim government led by Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus has approved a series of major acquisitions, including multirole combat aircraft (MRCA), dedicated attack jets, long-range ground-based air-defence missile systems and new radar networks. Officials suggest Continue Reading
Bangladesh Police Launches Large-Scale Procurement Ahead of National Polls
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Bangladesh Police have begun extensive procurement of equipment ahead of the upcoming national elections. Orders cover digital monitoring systems, protective gear, vehicles and less-lethal munitions, with deliveries scheduled before polling begins. The force is acquiring 40,000 body-worn cameras through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The cameras will be Continue Reading
Transitioning the Bangladesh Air Force Away from Russian Aircraft
Reading Time: 3 minutesFor decades, the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) has relied on a diverse mix of aircraft sourced from Russia, China, the United States and Europe. Among these, Russian-built platforms such as the MiG-29 fighter, Yak-130 trainer, Mi-17/171 helicopters and Antonov An-32 transports once formed the backbone of combat and support aviation. Continue Reading
Bangladesh to Establish Joint Army-Navy RQ-21 Blackjack UAS Regiment with U.S. Support
Reading Time: 2 minutesBangladesh is preparing to launch a new era in its unmanned aerial capabilities with the upcoming induction of the RQ-21 Blackjack system, in partnership with the United States. According to the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka, the program has not yet been raised or delivered but is scheduled to commence soon. Continue Reading
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