Bangladesh Army’s SRBM Programme — Tactics and Deployment
Reading Time: 8 minutesShort-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) are not merely hardware assets; they are precision tools whose true value depends on the doctrine, tactics, and operational culture that govern their use. For Bangladesh, the central question is not which model to acquire—be it comparable to Bora, M20, SY-400 (BP-12A) or Tayfun—but how these Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army Eyes ASN-301 Loitering Munition for Advanced SEAD Capabilities
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Bangladesh Army’s recent visit to the Aisheng UAV Factory in China has drawn attention to one of Beijing’s most advanced loitering munitions — the ASN-301. Designed specifically to detect, track and destroy radar emitters, the system represents a major leap in the field of Suppression and Destruction of Enemy Continue Reading
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