Dual-Purpose COTS Drones: Transforming Bangladesh’s Military and Border Operations
Reading Time: 4 minutesSince 2020, the Bangladesh Armed Forces and the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have increasingly relied on commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) drones to enhance intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. These dual-purpose systems provide a flexible and cost-effective solution, bridging the gap between traditional military operations and civilian law enforcement, and Continue Reading
No Country for Invaders: Bangladesh and the New Meaning of Strategic Depth
Reading Time: 6 minutesEditorial Excerpt Conventional wisdom says Bangladesh’s lack of strategic depth is a weakness. In reality, its rivers, people, and partnerships make it one of the hardest countries in Asia to invade. This analysis explores how Bangladesh’s geography, manpower, and diplomacy together create a formidable multi-layered deterrent. Introduction: Rethinking a Classic Continue Reading
Bangladesh’s Defence Posture Against Myanmar: Fortifying the Southeast
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn recent years, Bangladesh has significantly strengthened its military posture along its border with Myanmar, turning the south-eastern region into a strategic hub for national defence. Cox’s Bazar, historically known for its scenic coastline and tourism, has now become central to the Bangladesh Armed Forces’ operational planning. With sprawling army Continue Reading
İLTER J350 Counter-Unmanned Aerial System
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe İLTER J350 is a medium-weight counter-unmanned aerial system combining radio-frequency (RF) direction-finding, three-dimensional pulse-Doppler radar, and a comprehensive electronic countermeasure suite. It is designed to detect, classify and neutralise hostile small and medium-sized unmanned aerial systems through a fusion of sensor data and automated electronic defeat. It is designed Continue Reading
MKS-18 Auxiliary Corner Gun Mount
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe MKS-18 is an auxiliary corner-firing apparatus designed to allow an operator to observe and engage a target from behind cover without exposing themselves to direct line of sight. Originating from Turkish manufacturer TG Defence, the system is intended for close-quarters and urban operations where tactical requirements evolve rapidly. When Continue Reading