Bangladesh Army Takes Delivery of 18 More Otokar Cobra-I LAVs from Türkiye
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Army has received a new consignment Otokar Cobra-I Light Armoured Vehicles (LAVs) from Türkiye, marking another step in the ongoing modernisation of its protected mobility fleet. The latest batch includes variants configured as Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs), Command and Control Vehicles, Electronic Warfare/Jammer Vehicles, and Recovery Vehicles totalling Continue Reading
Bangladesh’s Military Delegation Visits UK to Explore Advanced Air Defence Systems
Reading Time: 2 minutesA senior delegation from Bangladesh’s armed forces recently visited United Kingdom, attending the 19th Full Spectrum Air Defence Summit in London. The delegation, composed of high-ranking officers from both the Bangladesh Army and Air Force, conducted detailed evaluations of state-of-the-art air defence technologies, reflecting Bangladesh’s ongoing commitment to modernising its Continue Reading
Bangladesh’s $75 Billion Defence Modernisation Proposal (2026–2040): Strategic Posture, Procurement Strategy, and the Future of Tri-Service Capability
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe proposed $75 billion defence modernisation programme of the Bangladesh Armed Forces, spanning from 2026 to 2040, marks a profound shift in Dhaka’s military doctrine, force posture, and international partnerships. Structured across a tri-service transformation, the plan envisions an integrated military with advanced network-centric warfare capabilities, strategic deterrence assets, and Continue Reading
RN-94 Armoured Ambulance
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe RN-94 is a 6×6 wheeled armoured personnel carrier developed through a joint effort between Turkish and Romanian manufacturers in the mid-1990s. Designed to deliver enhanced mobility, protection, and versatility, the RN-94 fulfills roles such as troop transport, command and control, and medical evacuation. The Bangladesh Army acquired nine RN-94 Continue Reading
Type 85 Tracked Armoured Personnel Carrier
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Type 85 Tracked Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC), known by its manufacturer’s designation YW 531H, is a Chinese-designed armoured vehicle developed in the 1980s. Intended as an evolution of the earlier Type 63 APC, the Type 85 was developed primarily for export markets and featured improvements in mobility, protection, and Continue Reading