Building an Indigenous Family of Armoured Vehicles: A Strategic Blueprint for Bangladesh Army
Reading Time: 7 minutesThis report outlines a comprehensive strategy for the Bangladesh Army to develop a family of indigenous armoured vehicles (AVs), with the dual aim of reducing dependency on foreign imports and strengthening the domestic defence-industrial base. Drawing on case studies from Kazakhstan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Australia, it recommends a modular, Continue Reading
Bangladesh’s Asymmetric Naval Warfare Strategy Against India
Reading Time: 8 minutesTable of Contents 1. Executive Summary Bangladesh faces a significant asymmetry in naval and air power relative to India, particularly in the Bay of Bengal. This report proposes a multi-domain asymmetric warfare approach designed to offset Indian conventional superiority by leveraging stealth, precision, and joint force integration. The cornerstone of Continue Reading
From Copycats to Contenders: The Rising Efficacy of Chinese Weapons
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe recent Indo-Pak conflict of early 2025 has brought to light a significant shift in global military dynamics. One of the most notable developments was the performance of next-generation Chinese weaponry used by Pakistani forces. Once criticised for their perceived inferiority, Chinese arms are increasingly proving their worth on the Continue Reading
India-Pakistan 2025 Conflict: Pakistan Air Defence Perspective
Reading Time: 11 minutesUnrestricted (Academic Use Only) CC: Table of Contents 1. Executive Summary The 2025 India-Pakistan conflict, named Operation Sindoor by Indian forces, represented a significant escalation in regional hostilities. India deployed a comprehensive air strike package incorporating six Dassault Rafale jets, over ten Su-30MKIs, and multiple MiG-29UPG fighters, supported by advanced Continue Reading
Operational Considerations for the Bangladesh Army: Adapting Azerbaijani Use of the TRG-300 GMLRS and TB2 UCAVs
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe conduct of the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict provides a pertinent case study in the integrated employment of long-range precision fires and unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Azerbaijan’s coordinated use of the TRG-300 Kaplan guided multiple launch rocket system (GMLRS), manufactured by Roketsan, in conjunction with the Bayraktar TB2 unmanned combat aerial Continue Reading