Defence Security Asia Publishes False Reports on SRBM Induction By Bangladesh Army
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhy Defence Security Asia Should Not Be Treated as a Primary Source for Bangladesh Defence Procurement Reporting Defence Security Asia (DSA) has in recent years published a string of high-impact stories about Bangladesh’s defence procurements that, on closer inspection, are either unverified, sourced solely to unnamed “reports,” or found nowhere Continue Reading
Bangladesh-Pakistan Army Talks Underway
Reading Time: 5 minutesBangladesh–Pakistan Military Ties Enter a New Phase of Strategic Engagement The Bangladesh Armed Forces are undertaking extensive efforts to deepen and institutionalise their defence relationship with Pakistan, marking a notable shift in Dhaka’s approach to regional military diplomacy. A Bangladesh Army delegation is scheduled to depart for Rawalpindi on 3 Continue Reading
Type 96 122 mm Towed Howitzer
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Type 96 (also marketed as PL‑96) is a Chinese 122 mm towed howitzer developed from the Soviet‑era D‑30 lineage and optimised for modern PLA requirements. It retains the D‑30’s rugged, three‑leg mounting concept while incorporating local manufacturing refinements: a longer barrel, improved recoil arrangements and simplified maintenance features. The Continue Reading
Type 83 122 mm Towed Gun Howitzer
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Type 83 is a Chinese 122 mm towed gun‑howitzer developed from the Soviet‑derived 122 mm family. It was designed to offer a balance between mobility, rate of fire and range, improving on older 122 mm designs with a modernised carriage, improved recoil arrangement and enhanced crew protection. The Type Continue Reading
Type 59-1 130 mm Towed Gun Howitzer
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Type 59-1 is a 130 mm long-range towed field gun of Chinese origin, derived from the Soviet M-46 130 mm design. It combines exceptional range, robust construction and simplicity, making it one of the most respected conventional artillery pieces of the Cold War era. The Bangladesh Army operates an Continue Reading