Bangladesh Looks to South Korea to Expand Helicopter Fleet
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) is reportedly evaluating a proposal to acquire two modern helicopter types from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), in a move that would significantly enhance its rotary-wing combat and support capabilities. The proposal includes the LAH-1 Mirion light armed helicopter and the KUH-1 Surion multi-role utility helicopter, Continue Reading
KAI Executive Meets AFD Leadership to Strengthen Bangladesh–Korea Defence Partnership
Reading Time: 2 minutesMr Byoung Hak Han, General Manager and International Business Leader of Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), paid a courtesy call on Commodore Mohammad Mahabbat Ali, Director General of the Civil & Military Relations Directorate of the Armed Forces Division (AFD), during a visit to Dhaka Cantonment on Tuesday. The meeting, held Continue Reading
Bangladesh and South Korea Hold First Navy-to-Navy Staff Talks in Dhaka
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Bangladesh Navy and the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) held their first-ever Navy-to-Navy Staff Talks (NNST) on 27 October at the Naval Headquarters in Dhaka, marking a significant milestone in bilateral maritime cooperation between the two countries. The discussions centred on enhancing defence cooperation, strengthening maritime security, and expanding Continue Reading
Bangladesh Air Chief Departs for Official Visits to South Korea and China
Reading Time: 2 minutesBangladesh Air Force (BAF) Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, BBP, OSP, GUP, nswc, psc, departed Dhaka on Saturday, 18 October 2025, on an official visit to the Republic of Korea and the People’s Republic of China. During the first leg of his tour, the Air Continue Reading
Dasan DSAR-15P Assault Rifle
Reading Time: 2 minutesManufacturer: Dasan Machineries Co., Ltd.Country of Origin: Republic of KoreaType: Modular 5.56×45mm NATO Assault RifleIn Service Since: 2023 (Bangladesh Navy SWADS)Users: Republic of Korea Special Forces, Indonesian Special Units, Bangladesh Navy SWADS Overview The DSAR-15P is a modern, high-performance assault rifle developed by Dasan Machineries of South Korea. Designed for Continue Reading