Bangladesh Army Bolsters Artillery Arsenal with Turkish, and Chinese Systems
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh Army is rapidly advancing its artillery modernisation programme, acquiring state-of-the-art systems from Türkiye and China to supplement and enhance its existing artillery inventory, which includes proven Serbian platforms. This multifaceted development is a key component of the broader Forces Goal 2030 strategic framework, underscoring Dhaka’s commitment to transforming Continue Reading
Type 85 Tracked Armoured Personnel Carrier
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Type 85 Tracked Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC), known by its manufacturer’s designation YW 531H, is a Chinese-designed armoured vehicle developed in the 1980s. Intended as an evolution of the earlier Type 63 APC, the Type 85 was developed primarily for export markets and featured improvements in mobility, protection, and Continue Reading
HJ-8 Anti-Tank Guided Missile
Reading Time: 3 minutesCategory: Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)Operator(s): Bangladesh ArmyOrigin: China (Norinco)Guidance: Semi-Automatic Command to Line of Sight (SACLOS), Wire-guidedWarhead Types: Tandem HEAT, Thermobaric, Anti-structureEffective Range: 100 m to 4,000 m (variant dependent)Penetration: Up to 800 mm behind ERA (HJ-8E and later variants)Launcher Weight: ~25 kg (including tripod and optics)Missile Weight: ~25 kgManufacturer: Continue Reading
Type 69-I Rocket Propelled Grenade Launcher
Reading Time: 3 minutesCategory: Anti-Tank / Anti-Structure WeaponOperator(s): Bangladesh Army, Border Guard BangladeshOrigin: China; Made under licence in BangladeshCalibre: 40mm (launcher), 85mm (warhead)Effective Range: 200m (moving target), up to 800m (static target with optical sight)Warhead Types: HEAT, HE, Thermobaric, Tandem variants (import dependent)Weight (loaded): Approx. 6.3 kg (launcher only)Manufacturer: Norinco (PRC)In Service Since: Continue Reading
PF-98 Anti-Tank Weapon
Reading Time: 2 minutesManufacturer: Norinco (China North Industries Corporation)Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China (Manufactured under licence in Bangladesh)Type: Shoulder-Fired Anti-Tank Guided Weapon SystemIn Service Since: 2018 (Bangladesh Army)Primary Operators: People’s Liberation Army Ground Force (PLA), Bangladesh Army, several export customers Overview The PF-98, also known as the Type 98, is a Continue Reading