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
Bangladesh Eyes Eurofighter Typhoon in Strategic Air Force Modernisation Push
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) is set to undertake a landmark shift in its air power capabilities as it moves closer to finalising the acquisition of 16 Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 3+ aircraft from European consortium partner Leonardo S.p.A. The deal, estimated at $2.5 billion, marks one of the most ambitious Continue Reading
Bangladesh Eyes Türkiye’s Tulpar: A New Chapter for Its Mechanised Infantry Forces
Reading Time: 4 minutesBangladesh appears poised to significantly enhance its mechanised infantry capabilities with the potential acquisition of Türkiye’s Tulpar family of armoured combat vehicles, developed by Turkish defence manufacturer Otokar Otomotiv ve Savunma Sanayi A.Ş. This interest, which reportedly includes the full spectrum of Tulpar variants—from infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) and armoured Continue Reading