Suitability of Laser-Based High-Energy Weapons for Air Defence in Bangladesh
Reading Time: 6 minutesLaser-based high-energy weapons (HEL) have gained recognition as a promising solution for air defence, offering the ability to neutralise various airborne threats such as drones, missiles, and aircraft. However, the performance of such systems is influenced by factors such as weather patterns, terrain, and technical capabilities. Bangladesh, with its tropical Continue Reading
Requirement for Special Missions Aircraft in the Bangladesh Army Aviation Group
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhite Paper: BDMilitary.com; CC: Bangladesh Army The Bangladesh Army stands at a critical juncture where strategic foresight, operational modernisation, and technological adaptation are necessary for maintaining national security and contributing effectively to both domestic and multinational operations. The inclusion of Special Missions Aircraft (SMA) into the Bangladesh Army Aviation Group Continue Reading
Indian Defence Journalist Shiv Aroor’s PL-15 Claim Doesn’t Add Up
Reading Time: 2 minutesIndian defence journalist Shiv Aroor claimed a Chinese PL-15 long-range air-to-air missile was recovered intact in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, allegedly fired from a Pakistani JF-17 and failed to detonate. Screenshot of Shiv Aroor’s post. However, a technical analysis of the PL-15 raises serious doubts about this assertion: PL-15 Technical Specifications: This Continue Reading
Indian Use of Harop Loitering Munitions and Pakistan’s Countermeasures: A Strategic Defence Analysis
Reading Time: 3 minutesPakistan’s Air Defence Neutralises Indian Harop Drones Amid Escalating Tensions In a significant escalation of hostilities, Pakistan’s military announced the successful interception and destruction of 25 Israeli-made Harop loitering munitions deployed by India over major urban centres, including Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi. The operation underscores the evolving dynamics of modern Continue Reading
Performance Validation of the Chengdu J-10CE in an Indo-Pak Conflict and its Strategic Case for Bangladesh Air Force Integration
Reading Time: 3 minutes1. Introduction The Chengdu J-10CE represents a pivotal evolution in modern multirole fighter design, offering the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) a capable 4.5-generation platform with advanced avionics, weaponry, and electronic warfare systems. As tensions between India and Pakistan persist, a limited or escalated air conflict presents a realistic scenario for Continue Reading