Bangladesh Army to Extend Service Life of Metis-M1 Anti-Tank Guided Missiles
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Army has begun a programme to extend the operational life of its Metis-M1 anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) inventory, aiming to maintain the effectiveness of a key infantry anti-armour capability while ensuring the continued safety and reliability of existing munitions stocks. The Metis-M1, officially designated as the 9K115-2 Metis-M1, Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army Expands VT-5 Light Tank Fleet
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Army has continued to strengthen its armoured capabilities with the receipt of a new batch of Chinese-built VT-5 light tanks. Bangladesh operates only the VT-5 variant of China’s Type 15 platform, tailored to meet the country’s operational requirements. The first batch of VT-5 tanks was inducted in 2022, Continue Reading
Bangladesh Looks to South Korea to Expand Helicopter Fleet
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) is reportedly evaluating a proposal to acquire two modern helicopter types from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), in a move that would significantly enhance its rotary-wing combat and support capabilities. The proposal includes the LAH-1 Mirion light armed helicopter and the KUH-1 Surion multi-role utility helicopter, Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army Showcases Indigenous Defence Products at World Defence Show 2026
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Army proudly showcased a wide range of domestically manufactured defence products at the World Defence Show 2026 in Riyadh, underlining the country’s growing capabilities in indigenous military production. The Bangladesh Army stall drew considerable attention from international delegates, defence industry representatives and military officials, as it highlighted equipment Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army Reorients Strategic Partnerships, Scales Back Engagement with India and Russia
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh Army has initiated a comprehensive realignment of its external military partnerships and force modernisation strategy, moving to downgrade long-standing training and cooperation arrangements with India and Russia while steadily reducing reliance on Russian-origin military hardware. The shift was deliberated during a two-day conference of general and formation commanders Continue Reading