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
Bangladesh Army Reinforces Air Defence with advanced Chinese systems
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh Army has embarked on a robust modernisation programme under the Forces Goal 2030 framework to address evolving aerial threats. With recent acquisitions from China (ongoing), including the HQ-17AE short-range missile system and FK-3 medium-range SAMs, along with future plans to acquire the Thales GM200 radar, Bangladesh is significantly Continue Reading
Utilisation of Civil Aviation Assets by the Bangladesh Air Force During Wartime: A Strategic Assessment
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis paper provides a comprehensive examination of the potential utilisation of civil aviation assets by the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) during times of war. It draws from both historical and contemporary examples to analyse the operational, logistical, and strategic feasibility of such practices. The 1971 Liberation War serves as a Continue Reading
Establishing an Electronic Warfare Brigade in the Bangladesh Army: Strategic Imperatives and Organisational Framework
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe April–May 2025 Indo-Pakistan conflict underscored the transformational role of Electronic Warfare (EW) in contemporary combat operations. The Pakistan Army’s successful deployment of integrated EW assets allowed it to disrupt the Indian Army’s Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems, nullify technological advantages, and degrade operational tempo. Continue Reading