Type 96 122 mm Towed Howitzer
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Type 96 (also marketed as PL‑96) is a Chinese 122 mm towed howitzer developed from the Soviet‑era D‑30 lineage and optimised for modern PLA requirements. It retains the D‑30’s rugged, three‑leg mounting concept while incorporating local manufacturing refinements: a longer barrel, improved recoil arrangements and simplified maintenance features. The Continue Reading
Type 83 122 mm Towed Gun Howitzer
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Type 83 is a Chinese 122 mm towed gun‑howitzer developed from the Soviet‑derived 122 mm family. It was designed to offer a balance between mobility, rate of fire and range, improving on older 122 mm designs with a modernised carriage, improved recoil arrangement and enhanced crew protection. The Type Continue Reading
Type 59-1 130 mm Towed Gun Howitzer
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Type 59-1 is a 130 mm long-range towed field gun of Chinese origin, derived from the Soviet M-46 130 mm design. It combines exceptional range, robust construction and simplicity, making it one of the most respected conventional artillery pieces of the Cold War era. The Bangladesh Army operates an Continue Reading
Type 54 122 mm Field Howitzer
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Type 54 is a Chinese-built variant of the Soviet 122 mm M-30 (M1938) towed howitzer. Renowned for its simplicity, durability and firepower, it remains one of the most widely used medium-calibre field guns in Asia and Africa. The Bangladesh Army employs the Type 54 as part of its divisional Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army Standardises on Chinese HJ‑12 as Its Next‑Generation Anti‑Tank Missile
Reading Time: 6 minutesThe Bangladesh Army has officially adopted the HJ-12 (Red Arrow-12) as its standard man‑portable anti‑tank guided missile (ATGM), marking a significant upgrade in its infantry anti‑armour capability. The HJ‑12, a third‑generation, fire‑and‑forget system, provides longer‑range and top‑attack capability. This acquisition represents one of the largest third‑generation ATGM procurements in South Continue Reading