PF-98 Anti-Tank Weapon
Reading Time: 2 minutesManufacturer: Norinco (China North Industries Corporation)Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China (Manufactured under licence in Bangladesh)Type: Shoulder-Fired Anti-Tank Guided Weapon SystemIn Service Since: 2018 (Bangladesh Army)Primary Operators: People’s Liberation Army Ground Force (PLA), Bangladesh Army, several export customers Overview The PF-98, also known as the Type 98, is a Continue Reading
VT-5 Light Tank
Reading Time: 2 minutesManufacturer: NORINCO (China North Industries Corporation)Country of Origin: People’s Republic of ChinaType: Light TankIn Service Since: 2023 (Bangladesh Army)Primary Operator: Bangladesh ArmyOther Operators: People’s Liberation Army Ground Force (PLA), Export Customers Overview The VT-5, also known as the Type 15 in Chinese service, is a next-generation light tank designed and Continue Reading
Emerging Airpower Dynamics in the India-Bangladesh Border Zone
Reading Time: 3 minutesIndia’s overt efforts to develop military facilities in close proximity to the Bangladesh border are unlikely to be interpreted by Dhaka as a benign or friendly gesture. On the contrary, such actions risk being perceived as escalatory, especially in the context of already heightened regional sensitivities. The restoration of India’s Continue Reading
Strategic Implications for Bangladesh Amid U.S. Warnings on China’s Military Posture
Reading Time: 4 minutesAt the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, U.S. Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth issued a stern warning against any Chinese attempt to “conquer” Taiwan, declaring such actions would result in “devastating consequences” for the Indo-Pacific and the world. Emphasizing Asia as the Trump administration’s priority, Hegseth sought to reassure U.S. allies Continue Reading
Bangladesh Should Join China-Led Global Mediation Initiative
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh Should Join China-Led Global Mediation Initiative to Counter Regional Pressure and Assert Strategic Autonomy. Bangladesh faces a complex strategic environment shaped by its geography and the conduct of neighbouring powers. It shares borders with both India and Myanmar. Relations with each remain delicate, influenced by unresolved disputes, cross-border security Continue Reading