How the Pakistan Air Force Outmanoeuvred the Indian Air Force
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe brief but high-intensity air conflict between India and Pakistan in May 2024 marked a critical episode in South Asian strategic affairs. While the Indian Air Force (IAF) boasted overwhelming numerical superiority, greater budgets, and a more diverse fleet, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) demonstrated exceptional doctrinal clarity, integrated command Continue Reading
A Strategic Perspective on Modernising the Bangladesh Army
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs a former official in Israeli defence forces, observing military evolutions across the developing world often provides valuable case studies in asymmetry, adaptability, and national will. Bangladesh—strategically located at the crossroads of South and Southeast Asia is a country whose military posture, particularly its land forces, warrants urgent and systematic Continue Reading
Bayraktar TB2 Medium Altitude Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Reading Time: 3 minutesUser: Bangladesh ArmyCountry of Origin: TürkiyeManufacturer: Baykar Makina The Bayraktar TB2 is a tactical medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) unmanned combat aerial vehicle developed by the Turkish firm Baykar Makina. Since its induction by the Bangladesh Army in 2023, the TB2 has played a transformational role in the Army’s airborne ISR and Continue Reading
Bramor C4EYE Tactical Unmanned Aerial System
Reading Time: 2 minutesUser: Bangladesh ArmyCountry of Origin: SloveniaManufacturer: C-Astral Aerospace Technical Specifications The Bramor C4EYE is a long-endurance, portable tactical unmanned aerial system (UAS) designed to deliver real-time intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) support to ground commanders in both conventional and asymmetric operations. Manufactured by the Slovenian company C-Astral Aerospace, the system Continue Reading
Fibre Optic Tethered Unmanned Aerial Systems: A Technical Assessment and Market Overview
Reading Time: 3 minutesFibre optic drone technology, often referred to as tethered unmanned aerial systems (TUAS) utilising optical communication lines, has emerged as a force multiplier for persistent ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) operations in contested electromagnetic (EM) environments. Unlike conventional RF-linked UAVs, fibre-optic drones provide uninterrupted, jam-resistant, high-bandwidth data streaming, while simultaneously offering Continue Reading