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
Bangladesh Considering Multi-Billion Defence Deals with US to Offset Trump Tariffs
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh is moving to deepen its commercial and defence procurement ties with the United States — with new civil aircraft orders from Boeing and expanded military hardware imports — in a strategic effort to rebalance trade and cushion the blow of a steep new US tariff hike. Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Continue Reading
Bangladesh Eyes U.S. Defence Deals to Rebalance Trade, Boost Military Modernisation
Reading Time: 3 minutesBangladesh is exploring a series of high-value defence and aerospace acquisitions from the United States as part of a dual-pronged strategy to modernise its armed forces and counter growing trade pressure from Washington, senior officials and defence analysts confirm. The initiative comes amid rising concern in Dhaka over a 37% Continue Reading
US and Bangladesh Rebuild Ties Through Diplomacy
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn a development with deep strategic implications, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a direct phone call with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus on 30 June 2025. The 15-minute exchange, described as “warm, cordial and constructive,” signalled a significant recalibration of U.S. policy toward Bangladesh and marked a Continue Reading
Desert Tech HTI .50 BMG Anti-Materiel Rifle
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Desert Tech Hard Target Interdiction (HTI) rifle is a precision-engineered, bolt-action anti-materiel and sniper platform developed in the United States. With its compact bullpup design, high modularity, and long-range accuracy, the HTI is widely regarded as one of the most effective heavy sniper rifles in the modern battlefield. It Continue Reading