International MaxxPro Dash Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected Vehicle
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe International MaxxPro Dash is a Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected (MRAP) vehicle developed by Navistar Defence in collaboration with Plasan Sasa of Israel, which provides the v-hull mine-protected armour design. Originally fielded by the United States military during Operation Iraqi Freedom and the War in Afghanistan, the MaxxPro Dash variant was optimised Continue Reading
Strategic Implications for Bangladesh Amid U.S. Warnings on China’s Military Posture
Reading Time: 4 minutesAt the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, U.S. Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth issued a stern warning against any Chinese attempt to “conquer” Taiwan, declaring such actions would result in “devastating consequences” for the Indo-Pacific and the world. Emphasizing Asia as the Trump administration’s priority, Hegseth sought to reassure U.S. allies Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army Aviation Group Fields US Armor’s ACS Concealable Vest Carrier for Enhanced Protection
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn a move emblematic of the Bangladesh Army’s steady modernisation drive, the Aviation Group has quietly adopted the ACS Concealable Vest Carrier, a high-performance ballistic vest developed by US-based manufacturer US Armor. The decision signals the armed forces’ growing emphasis on not only capability but survivability in operational environments, especially Continue Reading
Michael Kugelman’s Blind Spot: Misjudging India’s Role in Bangladesh
Reading Time: 4 minutesMichael Kugelman’s recent article in The Daily Star, where he attempts to present Bangladesh and India as natural partners with a steady and beneficial relationship, misses the mark rather spectacularly. While the tone is courteous and seemingly well intentioned, the conclusions drawn reflect a deeply flawed understanding of the strategic Continue Reading
Bangladesh Plans Border-Based Aid Mission to Support Rohingya in Arakan
Reading Time: 5 minutesBangladesh is in the advanced stages of planning a complex humanitarian operation aimed at delivering vital aid to Rohingya communities trapped in the conflict-affected northern Arakan (Rakhine State, Myanmar). The mission, still firmly in its planning and coordination phase, underscores Dhaka’s commitment to managing the protracted Rohingya crisis while maintaining Continue Reading