Dual-Purpose COTS Drones: Transforming Bangladesh’s Military and Border Operations
Reading Time: 4 minutesSince 2020, the Bangladesh Armed Forces and the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have increasingly relied on commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) drones to enhance intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. These dual-purpose systems provide a flexible and cost-effective solution, bridging the gap between traditional military operations and civilian law enforcement, and Continue Reading
Bangladesh Running Out of Patience with Arakan Army
Reading Time: 3 minutesTop military official calls Myanmar the greatest security challenge since independence as Dhaka signals a tougher border stance Bangladesh’s top defence official has described the situation along the Myanmar border as the most serious security challenge since the country’s independence, signalling a firm warning toward the Arakan Army (AA) insurgent Continue Reading
Bangladesh’s Defence Posture Against Myanmar: Fortifying the Southeast
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn recent years, Bangladesh has significantly strengthened its military posture along its border with Myanmar, turning the south-eastern region into a strategic hub for national defence. Cox’s Bazar, historically known for its scenic coastline and tourism, has now become central to the Bangladesh Armed Forces’ operational planning. With sprawling army Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army to Receive Turkish Counter-Drone Systems to Strengthen Air Defence
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Army is set to enhance its air-defence network with the upcoming delivery of Turkish-made İLTER J350 Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS), a modern suite designed to detect and neutralise hostile drones through advanced electronic warfare and radar technology. The acquisition is part of Bangladesh’s continuing drive under Forces Goal Continue Reading
İLTER J350 Counter-Unmanned Aerial System
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe İLTER J350 is a medium-weight counter-unmanned aerial system combining radio-frequency (RF) direction-finding, three-dimensional pulse-Doppler radar, and a comprehensive electronic countermeasure suite. It is designed to detect, classify and neutralise hostile small and medium-sized unmanned aerial systems through a fusion of sensor data and automated electronic defeat. It is designed Continue Reading