Establishing an Electronic Warfare Brigade in the Bangladesh Army: Strategic Imperatives and Organisational Framework

Reading Time: 4 minutes The April–May 2025 Indo-Pakistan conflict underscored the transformational role of Electronic Warfare (EW) in contemporary combat operations. The Pakistan Army’s successful deployment of integrated EW assets allowed it to disrupt the Indian Army’s Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems, nullify technological advantages, and degrade operational tempo. For Bangladesh—bordered by both India and Myanmar—this experience serves as a critical point of reflection. This report outlines the necessity of raising a dedicated EW Brigade to enhance Bangladesh’s deterrence posture, ensure effective area denial, and support joint-force operations. Drawing from doctrinal sources including ARTDOC, DSCSC, and the National Defence College (NDC), it proposes a force structure adapted to Bangladesh’s unique geography, hybrid warfare requirements, and modern security environment. I. Strategic Rationale for an EW Brigade Bangladesh’s security challenges are evolving. India’s Eastern Command continues to expand its network-centric and ISR capabilities along the border, while