Bangladesh Navy Procures Naval Guns from Türkiye
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Navy has formally signed a procurement agreement with Turkish defence manufacturer Canik (SYS Group) for the acquisition of Venom LR 30mm remote-controlled weapon systems and M2 QCB 12.7mm heavy machine guns, further cementing growing defence ties between Dhaka and Ankara. The deal was publicly unveiled on 24 July Continue Reading
Bangladesh Police Helicopter Deal Stalled Amid US Sanctions on Russian Supplier
Reading Time: 3 minutesA Tk 428 crore government to government helicopter procurement deal between Bangladesh and Russia has come to a halt following US sanctions on the Russian supplier. This has left the Bangladesh Police’s new aviation unit grounded. The agreement, signed on 19 November 2021, was meant to deliver two Mi 171A2 Continue Reading
Strategic Acquisition of U.S. Excess Defence Hardware to Accelerate Bangladesh’s Military Modernisation
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs Bangladesh navigates a complex and evolving regional security environment, coupled with fiscal constraints, it is strongly recommended that Dhaka pursue a focused procurement strategy leveraging the United States’ Excess Defence Articles (EDA) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programmes. This approach offers a unique opportunity to acquire battle-tested, technologically advanced Continue Reading
Bangladesh Considering Multi-Billion Defence Deals with US to Offset Trump Tariffs
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh is moving to deepen its commercial and defence procurement ties with the United States — with new civil aircraft orders from Boeing and expanded military hardware imports — in a strategic effort to rebalance trade and cushion the blow of a steep new US tariff hike. Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army Bolsters Artillery Arsenal with Turkish, and Chinese Systems
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh Army is rapidly advancing its artillery modernisation programme, acquiring state-of-the-art systems from Türkiye and China to supplement and enhance its existing artillery inventory, which includes proven Serbian platforms. This multifaceted development is a key component of the broader Forces Goal 2030 strategic framework, underscoring Dhaka’s commitment to transforming Continue Reading