Artillery Modernisation Report – Bangladesh Army (2025–2035)
Reading Time: 2 minutesð Introduction To maintain credible deterrence and effective support for combined arms operations, the Bangladesh Army has initiated a comprehensive artillery modernisation programme. The focus is on firepower mobility, digital integration, precision strike capability, and domestic sustainability. The modernised artillery force is designed to support the Army’s evolving doctrine and Continue Reading
Bangladesh Air Force inducts Thales Ground Master 403M radars
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh Air Force inducts Thales Ground Master 403M radars to strengthen national air surveillance network. Dhaka, 16 April 2025 — The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) has formally inducted two units of the Thales Ground Master 403 Alpha (Mobile) (GM403M – Mobile variant) air surveillance radar system into its integrated air Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army’s SRBM program
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhat is a SRBM (Short-Range Ballistic Missile)? A Short-Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM) is a type of ballistic missile with a range of approximately 300 to 1,000 kilometres. These missiles are: Why SRBMs Are Necessary for Bangladesh’s Defence Bangladesh faces a unique geostrategic environment with dense bordering proximity to India and Continue Reading
Bangladesh Air Force’s MMRCA procurement plan at a glance
Reading Time: 3 minutesHere is a detailed analysis of the options available to the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) for acquiring six squadrons (96 aircraft total) of single-engine multi-role fighter aircraft. The assessment includes prospective platforms from China, South Korea, Sweden, and the USA, and covers key aspects such as acquisition costs, infrastructure, lifecycle Continue Reading
Bangladesh can buy $4.5 billion of military hardware using funds recovered from Pakistan
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Government of Bangladesh can essentially strengthen Bangladesh’s defence capabilities by purchasing modern, essential military hardware using $4.5 billion assets that it is planning to recover from Pakistan. We made a list of which items the Bangladesh Armed Forces can purchase from its traditional defence partners; China, Russia, Türkiye, EU/UK, Continue Reading