Bangladesh Air Force Evaluates Russian S-350 Vityaz MRSAM
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) is actively evaluating the procurement of the Russian-made S-350 Vityaz medium-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system as part of a broader national strategy to establish a multi-layered integrated air defence network. The move coincides with the Bangladesh Army’s progress in relation to the acquisition of two Continue Reading
India’s Faltering Defence Diplomacy in Bangladesh: A Catalogue of Disasters
Reading Time: 4 minutesIndia’s repeated attempts to position itself as a principal defence partner for Bangladesh have consistently fallen short—revealing a troubling mismatch between New Delhi’s ambitions and Dhaka’s expectations. While framed publicly as goodwill gestures or strategic cooperation through concessional Lines of Credit (LoCs), India’s so-called “defence offerings” have mostly comprised outdated, Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army Inducting SH-15 Self-Propelled Howitzers
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn a significant move to bolster its artillery capabilities, the Bangladesh Army is evaluating the procurement of truck-mounted 155 mm self-propelled howitzers from China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (NORINCO), one of China’s premier state-owned defence enterprises supplying advanced systems to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). A seven-member Bangladesh Army Continue Reading
Bangladesh Cancels Politically-Driven Indian Naval Contract
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn a landmark decision underscoring Dhaka’s reassertion of strategic autonomy, the Government of Bangladesh has formally cancelled its naval construction agreement with India’s Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) valued at $21 million for an ocean-going advanced tug boat. The contract—long criticised as politically motivated—was terminated following a comprehensive Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army Chief to Visit China in June to Advance Strategic Defence Acquisitions
Reading Time: 3 minutesGeneral Waker-Uz-Zaman, Chief of Army Staff of the Bangladesh Army, is scheduled to undertake an official visit to the People’s Republic of China in June, as part of Dhaka’s broader efforts to deepen defence ties with its principal strategic partner and supplier of military hardware. The visit is expected to Continue Reading