Bangladesh Air Force Eyes JF-17 Block III and Super Mushshak Acquisition in Expanded Defence Talks with Pakistan
Reading Time: 2 minutesA high-level defence delegation led by Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, BBP, BSP, BUP, ndc, psc, Chief of the Air Staff of the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF), paid an official visit to Air Headquarters, Islamabad, where it called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, NI (M), HJ, Continue Reading
Bangladesh Navy Initiates Procurement of Four New Large Patrol Craft
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh Navy has formally launched a tender to acquire four new Large Patrol Craft (LPCs), marking a significant step in its ongoing fleet modernisation and maritime security enhancement efforts. The tender process, issued on 29 December 2025 by the Directorate General Defence Purchase (DGDP) under the Ministry of Defence, Continue Reading
Bangladesh Armed Forces Procure New Infantry Anti-Armour and VSHORAD Capabilities
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Armed Forces have initiated a series of procurements aimed at enhancing close-range combat effectiveness and low-altitude air defence across both land and maritime domains. The acquisitions, involving modern disposable anti-armour systems, legacy rocket launcher munitions and man-portable air defence systems (MANPADS), reflect Dhaka’s continued focus on incremental and Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army Explores Next-Generation 8×8 APCs
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhat the Requirements Reveal About the Type of Vehicle Being Sought The Bangladesh Army’s recent Expression of Interest (EOI) for new Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) represents the earliest formal step in a potential fleet modernisation effort. At this stage, the document should not be read as an indicator of imminent Continue Reading
France Offers Long-Range Air Defence Systems To Bangladesh Air Force
Reading Time: 3 minutesFrance has offered advanced long-range air defence capabilities to the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) as part of a broader effort to deepen bilateral defence cooperation and maintain a strong strategic presence in Bangladesh’s evolving air power modernisation programme. French Ambassador to Bangladesh Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet visited Bangladesh Air Force Headquarters on Continue Reading