Otokar Cobra II 4×4 Wheeled Armoured Vehicle
Reading Time: 2 minutesManufacturer: Otokar Otomotiv ve Savunma Sanayi A.Ş.Country of Origin: Republic of TürkiyeType: 4×4 Wheeled Armoured Personnel Carrier / Infantry Mobility VehicleIn Service Since: 2017 (Bangladesh Army)Quantity in Service: 213 unitsPrimary Operators: Bangladesh Army, Turkish Armed Forces, UN Peacekeeping Forces Overview The Cobra II is a second-generation 4×4 wheeled armoured vehicle Continue Reading
Sky Truck Unmanned Helicopter: A Game Changer for Logistics Operations in the Chittagong Hill Tracts
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn the unforgiving terrain of the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), where treacherous slopes, heavy monsoon rains, and underdeveloped infrastructure routinely challenge even the most seasoned military logisticians, the need for a reliable, risk-free aerial supply platform has never been more pressing. For the Bangladesh Army and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), Continue Reading
Alcotán-100 (M2) MANPATS Simulation Trainer System
Reading Time: 2 minutesSystem Overview The Alcotan-100 M2 is a modern, man-portable anti-tank and multi-role weapon system developed by Instalaza S.A. of Spain. Designed to provide dismounted infantry with a lightweight yet highly versatile direct fire capability, the Alcotan-100 (M2) is distinguished by its modular munition options, integrated fire control, and now, an Continue Reading
9M131M Metis-M1 Anti-Tank Guided Missile
Reading Time: 3 minutesCategory: Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)Operator(s): Bangladesh ArmyOrigin: RussiaGuidance: Semi-Automatic Command to Line of Sight (SACLOS), Wire-guidedWarhead Types: Tandem HEAT, ThermobaricEffective Range: 80 m to 2,000 mPenetration: 980 mm behind ERALauncher Weight: 13.8 kg (1PBN86-VI sight and tripod)Missile Weight: ~13.8 kgManufacturer: KBP Instrument Design BureauIn Service Since: Mid-2010s (Bangladesh Army) Overview Continue Reading
HJ-8 Anti-Tank Guided Missile
Reading Time: 3 minutesCategory: Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)Operator(s): Bangladesh ArmyOrigin: China (Norinco)Guidance: Semi-Automatic Command to Line of Sight (SACLOS), Wire-guidedWarhead Types: Tandem HEAT, Thermobaric, Anti-structureEffective Range: 100 m to 4,000 m (variant dependent)Penetration: Up to 800 mm behind ERA (HJ-8E and later variants)Launcher Weight: ~25 kg (including tripod and optics)Missile Weight: ~25 kgManufacturer: Continue Reading