Bangladesh Air Force inducts Thales Ground Master 403M radars
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh Air Force inducts Thales Ground Master 403M radars to strengthen national air surveillance network. Dhaka, 16 April 2025 — The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) has formally inducted two units of the Thales Ground Master 403 Alpha (Mobile) (GM403M – Mobile variant) air surveillance radar system into its integrated air Continue Reading
Bangladesh Air Force 2040: Strategic Blueprint and Force Employment Doctrine
Reading Time: 3 minutes1. Strategic Vision The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) 2040 modernisation plan envisions transforming the BAF into a regionally potent, technologically advanced, and fully networked force capable of securing national airspace, projecting power over land and sea, and integrating effectively with joint force operations. With a total manpower of 60,000 and Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army’s SRBM program
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhat is a SRBM (Short-Range Ballistic Missile)? A Short-Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM) is a type of ballistic missile with a range of approximately 300 to 1,000 kilometres. These missiles are: Why SRBMs Are Necessary for Bangladesh’s Defence Bangladesh faces a unique geostrategic environment with dense bordering proximity to India and Continue Reading
Bangladesh Air Force’s MMRCA procurement plan at a glance
Reading Time: 3 minutesHere is a detailed analysis of the options available to the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) for acquiring six squadrons (96 aircraft total) of single-engine multi-role fighter aircraft. The assessment includes prospective platforms from China, South Korea, Sweden, and the USA, and covers key aspects such as acquisition costs, infrastructure, lifecycle Continue Reading
Ideal Defence Policy for Bangladesh by 2040
Reading Time: 3 minutesA robust and forward-looking defence policy for Bangladesh must be grounded in its strategic geography, population density, economic aspirations, and regional security threats. Learning from the doctrinal paths of Israel, Vietnam, South Korea, and Indonesia, Bangladesh can formulate a policy tailored to both national resilience and power projection. ⚖️ Core Continue Reading