Bangladesh Linked to JF-17 Block III MoU at Dubai Airshow
Reading Time: 5 minutesOn 20 November 2025, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) announced that an unspecified “friendly country” had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to acquire the JF-17 Thunder fighter jet. The signing took place on the sidelines of the Dubai Airshow 2025 at Al Maktoum International Airport, where Pakistan showcased the Continue Reading
Bangladesh Moves to Procure 40,000 Body-Worn Cameras Ahead of 2026 General Election
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh interim government has initiated a large-scale procurement of at least 40,000 body-worn cameras for police officers ahead of the forthcoming general election scheduled for February 2026. The decision is intended to reinforce what officials describe as “foolproof, tamper-proof and fully accountable security coverage” across the country’s electoral landscape, Continue Reading
Bangladesh Navy Showcases Camcopter S-100 UAV Operations
Reading Time: 3 minutesFootage released in Bangladeshi local media has revealed the Bangladesh Navy operating the Austrian-made Schiebel Camcopter S-100 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), marking a notable step forward in the service’s ongoing modernisation under the Forces Goal 2030 framework. The videos, which appear to show the rotary-wing drones flying from naval frigates Continue Reading
Government Approves Procurement of 17,050 New Shotguns for Ansar and VDP
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe government has approved a major procurement proposal to acquire 17,050 new 12-bore shotguns for the Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP), marking a significant step towards replacing the auxiliary force’s ageing small arms inventory and restoring frontline effectiveness. The approval was granted on Tuesday during a meeting of the Continue Reading
Raising Bangladesh’s Defence Ambition: Strategies for Sustainable Spending and Indigenous Capability
Reading Time: 6 minutesBangladesh occupies a unique and strategically sensitive position in South Asia. With a dense population, a long riverine and coastal frontier, and a complex regional security environment, the country faces multiple challenges that demand a capable and modern military. Despite these pressures, Bangladesh continues to spend significantly less per capita Continue Reading