Otokar COBRA 4×4 Wheeled Armoured Vehicle
Reading Time: 3 minutesManufacturer: Otokar Otomotiv ve Savunma Sanayi A.Ş.Country of Origin: Republic of TürkiyeType: 4×4 Tactical Wheeled Armoured VehicleIn Service Since: 1997 (COBRA series); various upgraded models ongoing Overview The Otokar COBRA is a family of modular, high-mobility 4×4 wheeled armoured vehicles designed and produced by Otokar, a leading Turkish defence firm. Continue Reading
Clarification on Bangladesh Defence Budget Outlay in FY2025-26: Q & A
Reading Time: 3 minutesNotes: Q1: Has Bangladesh’s defence budget decreased in FY2025-26?A: Yes, the official defence budget for FY2025-26 has decreased by approximately 3.1%, from BDT 42,014 crore in FY2024-25 to BDT 40,698 crore. Q2: Does this budget cut mean Bangladesh is reducing its defence capabilities?A: Not necessarily. While the official budget shows Continue Reading
Bangladesh’s FY2025-26 Defence and Public Security Budget Reflects Austerity Priorities
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe interim government of Bangladesh has tabled the national budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, announcing a total outlay of Tk 7,90,000 crore. Notably, the combined allocation for the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Home Affairs stands at Tk 71,737 crore. This represents approximately 9.1 percent of the Continue Reading
Opposing the Disarmament of the Police: A Threat to Public Safety in Bangladesh
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe recent decision by the Advisory Council Committee on Law and Order to disarm regular police personnel by withdrawing lethal weapons, except for specialised units such as the Armed Police Battalion (APBn), raises significant concerns from a law enforcement and public safety perspective. As a defence sector professional with decades Continue Reading
Bangladesh Police Mi-171A2 medium-heavy multirole helicopter spotted in Russia
Reading Time: 1 minuteOne of the two Mi-171A2 medium-heavy multirole helicopters of the Bangladesh Police was spotted in Russia undergoing final flight tests before delivery. The rotary wing aircraft with serial S3-CPA is the first in a batch of helicopters purchased from Russia under an agreement signed in November 2021 to expand the Continue Reading