Bangladesh Eyes Arms Exports as Dhaka Moves to Establish Defence Economic Zone
Reading Time: 7 minutesIn a decisive move to transform Bangladesh into a regional player in the global defence industry, the government has announced plans to establish a specialised Defence Economic Zone (DEZ) as part of a broader national strategy for self-reliant military production. The initiative — recently approved by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Continue Reading
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