Future equipment of the Bangladesh Army

Reading Time: 2 minutes The Future equipment of the Bangladesh Army outlines the planned acquisitions, modernisation programmes, and capability enhancements of the Bangladesh Army under its Forces Goal 2030 initiative. The programme, launched to strengthen the country’s land forces, focuses on modernising armoured vehicles, artillery, air defence systems, unmanned aerial vehicles, and infantry weapons, alongside improving command, control, communications, and surveillance capabilities. As part of this long-term modernisation effort, the Bangladesh Army is acquiring a mix of imported and locally produced platforms, including main battle tanks, light tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, self-propelled artillery, multiple launch rocket systems, short- and medium-range surface-to-air missiles, and tactical drones. In addition, the army is investing in indigenous defence production, technology transfer, and the expansion of mechanised infantry and support formations to ensure a balanced, modern, and agile force capable of addressing regional security challenges. The programme is expected to significantly enhance the operational effectiveness,