Bangladesh Army to Establish Dedicated UAV Regiment
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Bangladesh Army is set to undertake one of the most significant force-structure reforms in its modernisation programme with the establishment of a dedicated UAV Regiment, elevating unmanned aerial systems to the same institutional status as the Infantry, Armour and Artillery branches. The new regiment will consolidate the Army’s growing Continue Reading
Bangladesh Air Force to Integrate Indonesian-Made EFD-5.5 Avionics on C-130 Fleet
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) has taken another step towards diversifying its defence procurement sources following the signing of a contract with Indonesia’s PT Infoglobal Teknologi Semesta on 11 June for the supply of six Electronic Flight Display 5.5 (EFD-5.5) avionics units. The agreement marks the first known acquisition of Continue Reading
Bangladesh Unveils Increased Defence Budget as Military Modernisation Accelerates
Reading Time: 5 minutesBangladesh has proposed a significant increase in defence and security spending for the 2026–27 fiscal year, reflecting the government’s commitment to strengthening military capabilities, enhancing border security and advancing long-term modernisation plans amid evolving regional and global security challenges. Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury announced a proposed allocation of Continue Reading