Bangladesh Cancels $21-Million Contract with Indian Defence Shipyard GRSE for Advanced Ocean-Going Tug
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn a noteworthy development within South Asia’s defence procurement landscape, the Government of Bangladesh has officially cancelled a $21-million contract awarded to Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE), an Indian state-owned shipyard, for the construction of an advanced ocean-going tug intended for the Bangladesh Navy. The cancellation marks a Continue Reading
Bangladesh Navy Eyes South Korean Improved Jang Bogo-Class Submarines
Reading Time: 8 minutesA Strategic Leap in Undersea Warfare for the Bangladesh Navy Key Highlights Introduction The Bangladesh Navy (BN) is engaged in advanced negotiations with South Korea to acquire six Improved Jang Bogo-class submarines, a modernised derivative of the German Type 209/1400 design constructed by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME). The Continue Reading
Repurposing Bangladesh’s MiG-29BM Fleet for Maritime Strike and Aggressor Roles Post-J-10CE Induction
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe upcoming induction of the Chengdu J-10CE marks a transformative phase for the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF), signifying its leap into modern 4.5 generation multirole combat capabilities. As these new platforms assume frontline duties, the BAF is well-positioned to repurpose its existing MiG-29BM fighters for secondary yet vital missions. Two Continue Reading
Upgrade Study: BNS Khalid Bin Walid
Reading Time: 5 minutes1. Introduction BNS Khalid Bin Walid (F-25), a guided-missile frigate in service with the Bangladesh Navy, stands as a testament to the country’s commitment to regional maritime security and naval modernisation. Originally built in South Korea and commissioned in 2001, the vessel was inducted into the Bangladesh Navy in 2007 Continue Reading
Bangladesh Navy at LIMA 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesHere is an article about the Bangladesh Navy’s frigate attendance at LIMA 2025, with background information on the exhibition and the technologies it showcases: Bangladesh Navy at LIMA 2025 The Bangladesh Navy has sent its ship, BNS Khalid Bin Walid, to participate in the 17th Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Continue Reading