Shibli Pursues Bangladesh Army EO Programme
Reading Time: 3 minutesPakistan’s electro-optics manufacturer Shibli Group is advancing a prospective collaboration with the Bangladesh Army centred on customised infantry weapon sighting systems, according to official documentation and defence sources reviewed by BDMilitary. The engagement, which involves close co-ordination with the Bangladesh Army’s Directorate of Infantry and the School of Infantry & Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army Inaugurates BMTF Night Vision Monocular Production Facility
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh Army formally inaugurated a new Night Vision Monocular (NVM) production facility at Bangladesh Machine Tools Factory Ltd (BMTF) in Gazipur on 6 May 2026, marking a significant development in Bangladesh’s expanding defence-industrial base and broader efforts to enhance military self-sufficiency. The facility, established under the “Night Vision Monocular Continue Reading
Bangladesh Armed Forces Pursue Ambitious $2.2 Billion Modernisation Programme for FY2026–27
Reading Time: 4 minutesBangladesh is preparing to undertake one of the most extensive military modernisation efforts in its history, as the Ministry of Defence has proposed a special allocation of approximately Tk 27,000 crore (around US$2.2 billion) for the 2026–27 fiscal year to procure advanced military hardware, strengthen domestic defence manufacturing, and expand Continue Reading
Bangladesh Advances Indigenous Aero-Engine Development with BX-620 Platform
Reading Time: 2 minutesBangladesh Advances Indigenous Aero-Engine Development with BX-620 Platform Bangladesh is taking a significant step toward self-reliance in aerospace technology with the development of an indigenous aircraft engine platform led by Rroketo in collaboration with DhumketuX. The project, centred on the BX-620 Boxer Aero Engine, represents one of the country’s earliest Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army to Undertake Mid‑Life Upgrade on Mi‑171Sh Fleet
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Army has initiated plans to carry out a comprehensive mid‑life upgrade (MLU) of elements of its Mil Mi‑171Sh medium‑lift helicopter fleet, marking a significant step in modernising the service’s rotary‑wing capability and sustaining operational readiness well into the coming decade. Official procurement notices published by the Directorate General Continue Reading