Bangladesh Cancels $21-Million Contract with Indian Defence Shipyard GRSE for Advanced Ocean-Going Tug
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn a noteworthy development within South Asia’s defence procurement landscape, the Government of Bangladesh has officially cancelled a $21-million contract awarded to Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE), an Indian state-owned shipyard, for the construction of an advanced ocean-going tug intended for the Bangladesh Navy. The cancellation marks a Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army Rifle Modernisation: Evaluation of CZ BREN 2 BR
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh Army has embarked on a significant small arms modernisation programme aimed at replacing older legacy systems and diversifying its arsenal through the integration of next-generation modular weapons. A key part of this programme is the evaluation of the CZ BREN 2 BR, chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO, intended to Continue Reading
Bangladesh Navy Eyes South Korean Improved Jang Bogo-Class Submarines
Reading Time: 8 minutesA Strategic Leap in Undersea Warfare for the Bangladesh Navy Key Highlights Introduction The Bangladesh Navy (BN) is engaged in advanced negotiations with South Korea to acquire six Improved Jang Bogo-class submarines, a modernised derivative of the German Type 209/1400 design constructed by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME). The Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army evaluates new generation MBTs
Reading Time: 4 minutesKey Points The Bangladesh Army’s evaluation of 44 MBTs, 4 ARVs, spares, training, and munitions focuses on three key candidates: Balancing performance, cost, and geopolitical considerations will guide Bangladesh’s decision for its armoured future. Overview of the Tanks Altay K2 Black Panther VT-4 Technical Comparison Feature Altay K2 Black Panther Continue Reading
Bangladesh Defence Procurement Strategy (2025–2040): Towards Strategic Sovereignty and Sustainable Modernisation
Reading Time: 5 minutesPrepared for: Ministry of Defence (MoD), Armed Forces Division (AFD), and Directorate General of Defence Procurement (DGDP), Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Introduction As Bangladesh advances its national security objectives amid a dynamic regional environment, the need to modernise and expand its defence capabilities has become imperative. The Continue Reading