Bangladesh Navy Procures Naval Guns from Türkiye
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Navy has formally signed a procurement agreement with Turkish defence manufacturer Canik (SYS Group) for the acquisition of Venom LR 30mm remote-controlled weapon systems and M2 QCB 12.7mm heavy machine guns, further cementing growing defence ties between Dhaka and Ankara. The deal was publicly unveiled on 24 July Continue Reading
Strategic Acquisition of U.S. Excess Defence Hardware to Accelerate Bangladesh’s Military Modernisation
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs Bangladesh navigates a complex and evolving regional security environment, coupled with fiscal constraints, it is strongly recommended that Dhaka pursue a focused procurement strategy leveraging the United States’ Excess Defence Articles (EDA) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programmes. This approach offers a unique opportunity to acquire battle-tested, technologically advanced Continue Reading
Prof. Dr. Haluk Görgün’s Visit Strengthens Bangladesh–Türkiye Defence Industry Cooperation
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe recent visit of Prof. Dr. Haluk Görgün, President of Türkiye’s Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB), to Bangladesh marks a transformative chapter in the defence relationship between the two Muslim-majority nations. Held over a series of high-level engagements with the chiefs of the Bangladesh Army, Navy, and Air Force, the Continue Reading
Charting the Future: Offshore Patrol Vessel Options for Bangladesh’s CDDL
Reading Time: 4 minutesAs Bangladesh continues to enhance its maritime security infrastructure, the need for modern, medium-displacement Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) has become increasingly evident. With a coastline stretching over 700 kilometres and an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of more than 118,000 square kilometres, safeguarding maritime sovereignty is a matter of strategic urgency. Continue Reading
Bangladesh Navy Equipment Inventory
Reading Time: 3 minutesIntroduction The Bangladesh Navy has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past two decades, evolving from a modest coastal force into a modern, multi-dimensional maritime service with blue-water aspirations. As of 2025, the Navy fields an increasingly capable inventory of surface combatants, submarines, aircraft, amphibious vessels, and support craft, bolstered Continue Reading