Bangladesh Air Force’s Historic Reset: J-10CE Fighters, Indigenous UAV Production and the Road to a Fifth-Generation Future
Reading Time: 7 minutesFrom the acquisition of 24 J-10CE fighters and the establishment of a UAV manufacturing facility in Bogra to future plans for MRSAM systems and fifth-generation aircraft, the Bangladesh Air Force appears poised for its most ambitious transformation since independence. “The J-10CE is not merely replacing an aircraft fleet; it is Continue Reading
Bangladesh Moves to Upgrade Eight STOL Ports into Domestic Airports
Reading Time: 4 minutesStrengthening National Connectivity and Strategic Resilience The Government of Bangladesh has unveiled plans to upgrade eight existing Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL) ports into full-fledged domestic airports, a move that could significantly enhance the country’s transportation network while simultaneously strengthening its strategic and defence infrastructure. Speaking in Parliament, Civil Aviation 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
Bangladesh Armed Forces Pursue Ambitious $2.2 Billion Modernisation Programme for FY2026–27
Reading Time: 4 minutesBangladesh is preparing to undertake one of the most extensive military modernisation efforts in its history, as the Ministry of Defence has proposed a special allocation of approximately Tk 27,000 crore (around US$2.2 billion) for the 2026–27 fiscal year to procure advanced military hardware, strengthen domestic defence manufacturing, and expand Continue Reading