Canik METE SF Pistol
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Canik METE SF is a modern, striker-fired 9×19mm semi-automatic pistol developed by the Turkish manufacturer Canik. Designed as part of the METE series, the SF variant is a compact, combat-oriented sidearm optimised for mobility, modularity, and adaptability in modern operational environments. Overview The METE SF is an evolution of Continue Reading
BNP Outlines Plan to Reshape Armed Forces and Develop Indigenous Defence Industry
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs Bangladesh moves towards the 2026 general election, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has articulated a defence manifesto that places strategic clarity, institutional professionalism, and credible deterrence at the core of national security. The document reflects an intent to recalibrate Bangladesh’s defence posture in response to evolving regional dynamics, internal Continue Reading
RAB to be Rebranded as Special Intervention Force (SIF)
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe interim government has decided to rename the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) as the Special Intervention Force (SIF), marking a significant step in a broader reform programme aimed at improving transparency, accountability and human rights compliance within the elite law-enforcement agency. The announcement was made on Tuesday by Home Affairs Continue Reading
NCP Manifesto Proposes UAV Brigade, Expanded Reserves and Intelligence Sector Reforms
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe National Citizen Party (NCP) has unveiled an ambitious defence and security agenda in its newly released election manifesto, placing strong emphasis on modern warfare capabilities, intelligence reform and democratic oversight of security institutions. The manifesto, titled “Manifesto of Youth and Dignity” and released under the slogan “Bangladesh through a Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army Reorients Strategic Partnerships, Scales Back Engagement with India and Russia
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh Army has initiated a comprehensive realignment of its external military partnerships and force modernisation strategy, moving to downgrade long-standing training and cooperation arrangements with India and Russia while steadily reducing reliance on Russian-origin military hardware. The shift was deliberated during a two-day conference of general and formation commanders Continue Reading