Bangladesh Army Expands VT-5 Light Tank Fleet
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Army has continued to strengthen its armoured capabilities with the receipt of a new batch of Chinese-built VT-5 light tanks. Bangladesh operates only the VT-5 variant of China’s Type 15 platform, tailored to meet the country’s operational requirements. The first batch of VT-5 tanks was inducted in 2022, Continue Reading
Trump Urges Bangladesh to Finalise Key Defence Agreements Amid Expanding Strategic Ties
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn a significant signal of renewed strategic engagement between Washington and Dhaka, United States President Donald J. Trump has urged Bangladesh’s newly elected Prime Minister, Tarique Rahman, to finalise long-pending defence cooperation agreements that would open the door to advanced American military technology. In a letter dated 18 February 2026, Continue Reading
Bangladesh Looks to South Korea to Expand Helicopter Fleet
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) is reportedly evaluating a proposal to acquire two modern helicopter types from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), in a move that would significantly enhance its rotary-wing combat and support capabilities. The proposal includes the LAH-1 Mirion light armed helicopter and the KUH-1 Surion multi-role utility helicopter, Continue Reading