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
Bangladesh Army Takes Delivery of 18 More Otokar Cobra-I LAVs from Türkiye
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Army has received a new consignment Otokar Cobra-I Light Armoured Vehicles (LAVs) from Türkiye, marking another step in the ongoing modernisation of its protected mobility fleet. The latest batch includes variants configured as Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs), Command and Control Vehicles, Electronic Warfare/Jammer Vehicles, and Recovery Vehicles totalling Continue Reading
Bangladesh’s $75 Billion Defence Modernisation Proposal (2026–2040): Strategic Posture, Procurement Strategy, and the Future of Tri-Service Capability
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe proposed $75 billion defence modernisation programme of the Bangladesh Armed Forces, spanning from 2026 to 2040, marks a profound shift in Dhaka’s military doctrine, force posture, and international partnerships. Structured across a tri-service transformation, the plan envisions an integrated military with advanced network-centric warfare capabilities, strategic deterrence assets, and Continue Reading