Bangladesh Air Force Advances Indigenous UAV Capability Through Sino-Bangladeshi Joint Venture
Reading Time: 3 minutesDrone manufacturing facility slated for completion by December 2025 The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) is advancing its indigenous aerospace and defence manufacturing capability through a joint venture with China to establish an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) production facility in Bangladesh. The initiative, structured around a technology-transfer arrangement, represents a significant Continue Reading
Bangladesh Advances Towards Local Production of Bayraktar TB2 Drone Components
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn a significant leap towards indigenous defence industrial capability, Bangladesh is reportedly in advanced talks with Türkiye’s Baykar Technologies to establish a joint venture aimed at manufacturing key components of the Bayraktar TB2 unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) locally. The development marks a new chapter in Bangladesh’s ongoing effort to Continue Reading
Strategic Diversification: Why Bangladesh’s NATO-Origin Arms Imports Matter
Reading Time: 4 minutesOver the past decade the Armed Forces of Bangladesh (AFB) have made clear their intent to broaden their procurement base, moving away from over-reliance on any single supplier and reinforcing operational independence and diplomatic flexibility. For Dhaka, the choice to source major military hardware and technology from NATO-origin countries—including Türkiye, Continue Reading
China’s Enduring Grip on Bangladesh’s Defence Hardware Supply
Reading Time: 5 minutesBeijing’s firm hold over Bangladesh’s defence procurement landscape has deep roots and appears destined to strengthen further in the decades to come. Nearly half a century after the two countries established diplomatic relations, China remains the undisputed principal supplier of military equipment to Dhaka. This dominance has been achieved through Continue Reading
Bangladesh Air Force Procurement: Strengthening the Future Force Structure
Reading Time: 6 minutesThe Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) stands at a decisive juncture in its modernisation journey, with plans underway to significantly expand and diversify its air combat capabilities. Today, Air Chief Marshal Khan, Chief of Air Staff of the Bangladesh Air Force, is expected to meet with the Chairman of CATIC (China Continue Reading