Bangladesh Air Force Inducts Kh-31 Anti-Ship Missiles, Transforming MiG-29BM Fleet into Maritime Strike Role
Reading Time: 4 minutesKey Points A New Maritime Strike Era In a landmark development for Bangladesh’s aerial warfare capability, the Bangladesh Air Force has inducted the Russian-designed Kh-31 supersonic anti-ship missile into service. This induction marks the Air Force’s first operational deployment of a stand-off maritime strike weapon, representing a significant leap in Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army Chief Inspects Border Airstrips
Reading Time: 3 minutesUnscheduled Visits Following Indian MI Delegation In the immediate aftermath of a low-profile visit by an Indian Military Intelligence delegation to Dhaka between 14 and 17 October 2025, Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman undertook unscheduled inspections of two long-abandoned airstrips at Lalmonirhat and Thakurgaon. Both locations are situated in northern Continue Reading
Bangladesh Air Force Modernisation Cost Analysis
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh is undertaking a major modernisation of its air force, acquiring high-performance and multirole fighters to strengthen its air defence and enhance deterrence capabilities. Over the past few years, the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) has moved decisively to upgrade its fleet, combining advanced Chinese aircraft, Western technology, and cost-effective multirole Continue Reading
Repositioning Bangladesh Machine Tools Factory (BMTF) as a Defence‑Support Industrial Hub
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Bangladesh Machine Tools Factory (BMTF), established in 1979 and operated under the management of the Bangladesh Army, represents a critical but underutilised component of Bangladesh’s industrial landscape. Spread across 156 acres in Gazipur and encompassing 19 factories, BMTF has historically concentrated on civilian production and limited support items for Continue Reading