Strategic Acquisition of U.S. Excess Defence Hardware to Accelerate Bangladesh’s Military Modernisation
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs Bangladesh navigates a complex and evolving regional security environment, coupled with fiscal constraints, it is strongly recommended that Dhaka pursue a focused procurement strategy leveraging the United States’ Excess Defence Articles (EDA) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programmes. This approach offers a unique opportunity to acquire battle-tested, technologically advanced Continue Reading
Prof. Dr. Haluk Görgün’s Visit Strengthens Bangladesh–Türkiye Defence Industry Cooperation
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe recent visit of Prof. Dr. Haluk Görgün, President of Türkiye’s Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB), to Bangladesh marks a transformative chapter in the defence relationship between the two Muslim-majority nations. Held over a series of high-level engagements with the chiefs of the Bangladesh Army, Navy, and Air Force, the Continue Reading
Thales Ground Master 403 3D Air Surveillance Radar
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Thales Ground Master 403M (GM403M) is a state-of-the-art long-range 3D air surveillance radar system operated by the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) as part of its national integrated air defence network. Designed to detect a wide spectrum of aerial threats, from high-altitude fighters to low-flying cruise missiles and UAVs, the Continue Reading
Bangladesh’s $75 Billion Defence Modernisation Proposal (2026–2040): Strategic Posture, Procurement Strategy, and the Future of Tri-Service Capability
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe proposed $75 billion defence modernisation programme of the Bangladesh Armed Forces, spanning from 2026 to 2040, marks a profound shift in Dhaka’s military doctrine, force posture, and international partnerships. Structured across a tri-service transformation, the plan envisions an integrated military with advanced network-centric warfare capabilities, strategic deterrence assets, and Continue Reading
Bangladesh Air Force Commissions Second GM 403-M Air Defence Radar in Bogura
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn a major stride towards reinforcing national airspace security, the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) has officially commissioned its second GM 403-M long-range air surveillance radar, this time at Radar Unit Bogura, in a high-profile ceremony held on Wednesday, 18 June 2025. Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Continue Reading