Dhaka Edges Closer to U.S. Defence Partnership
Reading Time: 5 minutesBangladesh is approaching a pivotal juncture in its defence and foreign policy trajectory as it prepares to induct the American-origin RQ-21 Blackjack unmanned aerial system (UAS). Confirmed by the United States Embassy in Dhaka, the programme is set to enhance Bangladesh’s aerial reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities, placing the armed forces Continue Reading
Bangladesh to Establish Joint Army-Navy RQ-21 Blackjack UAS Regiment with U.S. Support
Reading Time: 2 minutesBangladesh is preparing to launch a new era in its unmanned aerial capabilities with the upcoming induction of the RQ-21 Blackjack system, in partnership with the United States. According to the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka, the program has not yet been raised or delivered but is scheduled to commence soon. Continue Reading
Bangladesh’s Shipbuilding Ambition: Strengthening Defence While Expanding Exports
Reading Time: 2 minutesBangladesh’s goal of achieving four billion US dollars in shipbuilding exports by 2026 represents more than an economic aspiration; it is also a strategic endeavour with profound implications for national defence. While the target has been criticised as ambitious, the development of the shipbuilding sector offers the dual opportunity to Continue Reading
Zodiac Hurricane Rigid-Hulled Inflatable Boat
Reading Time: 2 minutesDesignation: Zodiac Hurricane RHIBType: High-speed multi-role rigid-hulled inflatable boatOperator: Bangladesh Navy (Special Warfare Diving and Salvage – SWADS)Country of Origin: Canada/FranceManufacturer: Zodiac Milpro (subsidiary of Zodiac Group) Overview The Zodiac Hurricane series of Rigid-Hulled Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) represent a class of high-performance craft developed for elite naval and maritime security Continue Reading
Bangladesh Navy Inducts RQ-21A Blackjack UAVs
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh Navy has formally received a consignment of RQ-21A Blackjack small tactical unmanned aircraft systems (STUAS), joining the Bangladesh Army as the second operator of the Boeing-Insitu-made platform. The transfer, part of a broader US Indo-Pacific Strategy initiative, marks a new phase in Dhaka’s defence modernisation programme and highlights Continue Reading