Bangladesh and the Netherlands Formalise Landmark Naval Defence Cooperation Through New MoU
Reading Time: 4 minutesBangladesh and the Kingdom of the Netherlands have taken a significant step towards deepening strategic and technological cooperation in the maritime domain, following the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on naval defence equipment and related collaboration. The agreement, signed at Dhaka Cantonment under the overall supervision of Continue Reading
Airbus and Bangladesh Ignite Talks on Second National Satellite: A New Era of Surveillance and Sovereign Communications
Reading Time: 4 minutesBangladesh’s strategic ambitions in space are entering a new phase as Airbus and the Bangladesh Armed Forces continue discussions on a second national satellite—informally referenced within defence circles as Bangladesh Satellite-2. This proposed system is not envisaged as a traditional broadcasting or civilian communications asset, but as a dedicated surveillance Continue Reading
Bangladesh’s Dual-Track Defence Strategy: Balancing Power in a Complex Region
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh is quietly emerging as a regional military power, steadily enhancing its capabilities while navigating a complex web of geopolitical pressures. Its defence strategy is characterised by a dual-track approach that blends Chinese affordability with the technological sophistication of Western platforms. This method is not simply about acquiring weapons; it Continue Reading
Bangladesh–US Defence Dialogue Gains New Momentum as Dhaka Pursues American Hardware
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh is hosting the 12th Bangladesh–US Bilateral Defence Dialogue from 10–11 December, with senior military officials from both countries convening in Dhaka to discuss strategic cooperation, regional security, and defence modernisation. A seven-member delegation from the US Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) arrived in the capital ahead of the dialogue to participate Continue Reading
KAI Executive Meets AFD Leadership to Strengthen Bangladesh–Korea Defence Partnership
Reading Time: 2 minutesMr Byoung Hak Han, General Manager and International Business Leader of Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), paid a courtesy call on Commodore Mohammad Mahabbat Ali, Director General of the Civil & Military Relations Directorate of the Armed Forces Division (AFD), during a visit to Dhaka Cantonment on Tuesday. The meeting, held Continue Reading