Bangladesh Army Evaluates Western Self-Propelled Howitzers as Alternatives to Nora B-52K1
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Bangladesh Army is continuing its measured progress toward long-term artillery modernisation, this time focusing on the acquisition of a new Western 155 mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer (SPH). Although the Army currently operates around two regiments of Serbian Nora B-52K1 systems, it is now examining Western alternatives that offer greater Continue Reading
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
A Comparative Technical Analysis of the Nora B-52K1 and SH-15 Wheeled Self-Propelled Howitzers
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe evolution of artillery systems has underscored the critical importance of mobility, precision, and sustainment in modern warfare. For the Bangladesh Army, which currently fields the Serbian-made Nora B-52K1 wheeled self-propelled howitzer (SPH), emerging regional threats and recent operational lessons from the May 2025 India–Pakistan conflict invite a reassessment of Continue Reading
Bangladesh Army Inducting SH-15 Self-Propelled Howitzers
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn a significant move to bolster its artillery capabilities, the Bangladesh Army is evaluating the procurement of truck-mounted 155 mm self-propelled howitzers from China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (NORINCO), one of China’s premier state-owned defence enterprises supplying advanced systems to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). A seven-member Bangladesh Army Continue Reading