Conversion of Decommissioned Sangu Offshore Platform into a Maritime Military Outpost
Reading Time: 2 minutesExecutive Summary This proposal outlines the strategic rationale and operational feasibility of converting the decommissioned Sangu gas platform in the Bay of Bengal into a permanent offshore maritime military outpost. The platform shall serve as an ISR hub, quick reaction forward operating base (FOB), and node in Bangladesh Navy’s maritime Continue Reading
Submarines add to Bangladesh’s strategic deterrence
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe rationale for the Bangladesh Navy to maintain a large fleet of diesel-electric and midget submarines is rooted in strategic deterrence, asymmetric warfare capabilities, regional maritime balance, and national defence imperatives. Here’s a breakdown: 🔱 Strategic Rationale for a Large Submarine Fleet 1. Asymmetric Deterrence 2. Protection of Maritime Interests Continue Reading
Bangladesh Armed Forces: Modernisation Path to 2040
Reading Time: 3 minutesA structured vision to enhance Bangladesh’s military capabilities by 2040 — across firepower, force projection, domestic defence industry, and strategic alliances. 🔥 1. Enhancement of Firepower A. Ground Forces B. Naval Forces C. Air Power 🌠2. Power Projection Capability ðŸ 3. Indigenous Defence Industry A. Domestic Production and ToT Continue Reading
Bangladesh can buy $4.5 billion of military hardware using funds recovered from Pakistan
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Government of Bangladesh can essentially strengthen Bangladesh’s defence capabilities by purchasing modern, essential military hardware using $4.5 billion assets that it is planning to recover from Pakistan. We made a list of which items the Bangladesh Armed Forces can purchase from its traditional defence partners; China, Russia, Türkiye, EU/UK, Continue Reading
Bangladesh Navy hunts for new attack drones
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Naval Aviation wing of the Bangladesh Navy is seeking to purchase armed multirole unmanned aerial vehicles to bolster its surveillance capabilities over the Bay of Bengal and maintain a capacity to eliminate surface threats at sea or land. Buoyed by the success of the Baykar Bayraktar TB2 UAVs of Continue Reading