Bangladesh Air Force Commissions Second GM 403-M Air Defence Radar in Bogura
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn a major stride towards reinforcing national airspace security, the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) has officially commissioned its second GM 403-M long-range air surveillance radar, this time at Radar Unit Bogura, in a high-profile ceremony held on Wednesday, 18 June 2025. Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Continue Reading
Echo Class Multi-Role Hydrographic and Oceanographic Survey Vessel (SVHO)
Reading Time: 3 minutes(HMS Enterprise – H88)Status: Acquired by Bangladesh Navy (2025)Origin: United Kingdom – formerly Royal Navy Overview The Echo-class hydrographic survey vessels are purpose-built multi-role platforms, combining hydrographic and oceanographic survey functions with limited command and control capabilities. HMS Enterprise (H88), the second and final ship of the class, was commissioned Continue Reading
BTR-80 Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC)
Reading Time: 3 minutesDesignation BTR-80 (Bronetransporter-80)8×8 Amphibious Wheeled Armoured Personnel Carrier Origin Soviet Union (Russia) Users in Bangladesh In Service with Bangladesh Design Overview The BTR-80 was developed as an improved successor to the BTR-70, aiming to address its predecessor’s shortcomings in mobility, protection, and crew comfort. It features a fully enclosed steel Continue Reading
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