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
Bangladesh Air Force Chief Meets Chinese Defence Officials to Discuss J-10CE and JF-17 Block III Deals
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Chief of Air Staff of the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF), Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, is on an official visit to China from October 23 to 25 at the invitation of the chairman of the China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation (CATIC). During the visit, he held Continue Reading
Bangladesh Running Out of Patience with Arakan Army
Reading Time: 3 minutesTop military official calls Myanmar the greatest security challenge since independence as Dhaka signals a tougher border stance Bangladesh’s top defence official has described the situation along the Myanmar border as the most serious security challenge since the country’s independence, signalling a firm warning toward the Arakan Army (AA) insurgent Continue Reading