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
Czech Republic Offers Entire Gamut of Military Hardware & Defence Industrial Cooperation to Bangladesh Armed Forces
Reading Time: 3 minutesA high-powered delegation comprising senior representatives of the Czech Republic’s defence industry is currently visiting Bangladesh, marking a significant step towards further deepening bilateral defence and industrial cooperation. During the course of the visit, the Czech delegation held extensive meetings with the senior leadership of the Bangladesh Armed Forces, including Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army, Czech Republic Discuss Enhanced Defence Cooperation at Army Headquarters
Reading Time: 2 minutesA delegation led by the non-resident Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Bangladesh, Her Excellency Dr Eliška Žigová, paid a courtesy call on the Chief of Army Staff at Army Headquarters today. During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on further strengthening the long-standing and friendly bilateral relations between Bangladesh Continue Reading