USS Fitzgerald to Dock at Chattogram for Historic Joint Exercise with Bangladesh Navy
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn a landmark development signalling a new phase in Bangladesh–United States naval cooperation, the USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, is scheduled to dock at Chattogram Port on Wednesday for a three-day joint exercise with the Bangladesh Navy. This marks the first visit of a US guided-missile Continue Reading
Bangla-22 Tactical Data Link
Reading Time: 5 minutesBangla-22 is the Bangladesh Navy’s indigenous tactical data link (TDL) system, developed from Tecnobit / Grupo Oesía’s Openlink family and tailored specifically for Bangladesh under the local name “Bangla-22.” The programme delivers an integrated, secure tactical communications backbone linking ships, submarines, maritime aircraft, and shore stations. It enables a common Continue Reading
Bangladesh Navy to Build Modern Ship Docking and Repair Facility at Mongla
Reading Time: 3 minutesDockyard & Engineering Works Ltd (DEW), operated by the Bangladesh Navy, has invited expressions of interest (EOI) from reputed international shipbuilders and tenderers for a joint venture (JV) to construct a complete ship docking and repair facility at Mongla, Bagerhat. According to the EOI, the project will be undertaken under Continue Reading
Centre for Naval Research & Development (CNRD)
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Centre for Naval Research & Development (CNRD) is a pivotal institution within the Bangladesh Navy, dedicated to advancing indigenous technological capabilities and supporting the operational readiness of the fleet. Established on 18 January 2013, CNRD operates under the Commodore Superintendent Dockyard (CSD) in Chattogram, Bangladesh’s principal naval base. Mission Continue Reading
Bangladesh Navy Quietly Begins RQ-21 Blackjack Drone Operations in Bay of Bengal
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Navy has quietly commenced operations of the Boeing Insitu RQ-21 Blackjack unmanned aerial system (UAS) in the Bay of Bengal, marking a significant boost to its maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. The first flights reportedly took place on 24 September, shortly after the delivery of multiple Continue Reading