Bangladesh Air Force Advances Indigenous UAV Capability Through Sino-Bangladeshi Joint Venture
Reading Time: 3 minutesDrone manufacturing facility slated for completion by December 2025 The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) is advancing its indigenous aerospace and defence manufacturing capability through a joint venture with China to establish an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) production facility in Bangladesh. The initiative, structured around a technology-transfer arrangement, represents a significant Continue Reading
Bangladesh–Pakistan Defence Relations Reach New Heights as Top Military Leaders Meet in Dhaka
Reading Time: 6 minutesA major milestone in South Asian military diplomacy was achieved this week as Pakistan’s Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, led a senior defence delegation on an official visit to Bangladesh. The visit, which included meetings with the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government, the Continue Reading
From Hills to the Sea: The T129 Attack Helicopter’s Role in Bangladesh’s Modern Battlefield
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe acquisition of TAI T129 ATAK attack helicopters would provide the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) with a versatile and highly capable platform that could significantly strengthen its ground-support, anti-armour, and coastal-defence roles. If integrated thoughtfully into existing doctrine, basing, and sustainment frameworks, the T129 ATAK could become a major force Continue Reading
Pakistan’s Joint Chiefs Chairman Meets Bangladesh Leadership as Defence Ties Reach New Heights
Reading Time: 3 minutesPakistan’s second-highest ranking Army officer, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), arrived in Dhaka leading a six-member military delegation to strengthen the growing defence cooperation between Bangladesh and Pakistan. His arrival came a week after a three-member team of Indian Military Continue Reading
Bangladesh at a Strategic Crossroads: U.S. Military Engagement as Counterbalance to China
Reading Time: 7 minutesBangladesh, often referred to as one of the new Asian Tigers, is entering a critical phase in its political, economic, and defence trajectory. Its strategic location along the northern Bay of Bengal, bordering India and Myanmar, and its proximity to vital Indo-Pacific maritime routes, have made it a key player Continue Reading