KESKIN Remote Controlled Weapon Station
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe KESKIN Remote Controlled Weapon Station (RCWS), developed by Turkish defence company Otokar, is a versatile and combat-proven turret system designed for wheeled and tracked armoured vehicles. It is widely employed on the Otokar Cobra and Cobra II light armoured vehicles operated by the Bangladesh Army, enhancing their firepower, crew Continue Reading
Bangladesh’s Gulf Deployment Strategy: Beyond Peacekeeping and Toward Strategic Autonomy
Reading Time: 6 minutesWith traditional UN peacekeeping opportunities diminishing, Bangladesh is recalibrating its defence diplomacy by deepening bilateral military engagements in the Gulf. Leveraging its longstanding deployment in Kuwait, Bangladesh is cultivating strategic defence partnerships with Qatar and Saudi Arabia. This article explores the multifaceted benefits, including economic gains, professional military development, and Continue Reading
Fouga CM.170 Magister Jet Trainer
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Fouga CM.170 Magister was developed as one of the world’s first dedicated jet trainers, purpose-built from the outset rather than adapted from a fighter platform. Designed in the early 1950s by Fouga Aviation in France, it entered service with the French Armée de l’Air in 1956 and subsequently saw Continue Reading
Anti-Submarine Warfare: The Role of Corvettes and Large Patrol Craft in the Bangladesh Navy
Reading Time: 6 minutesAnti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) is a critical pillar of the Bangladesh Navy’s (BN) maritime defence strategy, especially considering the strategic significance of the Bay of Bengal and the increasing sophistication of submarine threats in South Asia. As regional powers expand their underwater capabilities, Bangladesh must cultivate a robust ASW posture tailored Continue Reading
KX2 Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe KX2 UAV is a fully indigenous tactical unmanned aerial system developed by the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) as part of a long-term effort to enhance national unmanned systems capability through domestic innovation. Designed, engineered, and test-flown entirely within Bangladesh, the KX2 reflects the country’s growing competence in autonomous defence Continue Reading