Bangladesh Navy Initiates Procurement of Four New Large Patrol Craft

Reading Time: 3 minutes The Bangladesh Navy has formally launched a tender to acquire four new Large Patrol Craft (LPCs), marking a significant step in its ongoing fleet modernisation and maritime security enhancement efforts. The tender process, issued on 29 December 2025 by the Directorate General Defence Purchase (DGDP) under the Ministry of Defence, underscores the Navy’s intent to bolster its surface fleet amid evolving regional security dynamics and expanded operational commitments in the Bay of Bengal. Procurement Overview The details regarding the design, variant, armament, sensor suite, and propulsion systems of the new LPCs remain undisclosed. It is also unclear whether the vessels will be constructed domestically or abroad. Nevertheless, the acquisition aligns with the Bangladesh Navy’s long-term Forces Goal 2030 modernisation framework, which emphasises fleet expansion, enhanced maritime domain awareness, and strengthening of both coastal and offshore patrol capabilities. This plan has guided a series of naval procurements