January 24, 2020

Bangladesh

Boeing Says Bangladesh is Considering AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters

by Bilal Khan - Jan 22, 2020

Boeing confirmed to reporters that its AH-64E was “down-selected” for a potential acquisition program in Bangladesh. If it materializes, it would be the first major big-ticket US arms sale to Dhaka following Bangladesh’s independence from Pakistan...
Gentium and Damen Shipyards Group to Grow Bangladeshi Shipbuilding

by Bilal Khan - Jan 15, 2020

On 14 January, Gentium and Damen Shipyards Group signed a memorandum-of-understanding with the Bangladeshi Ministry of Industry to “establish and develop a shipbuilding and ship repair industry” in the country aimed at fulfilling local and foreign...
Bangladesh Orders AESA Air Defence Radars from Leonardo

by Bilal Khan - Oct 30, 2019

The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) selected the Leonardo KRONOS Land radar for its future air surveillance and air defence needs. Leonardo announced the order at the 2019 Bahrain International Defence Exhibition and Conference (BIDEC). ...Read More
China’s CSSC launches C-13B corvette for Bangladesh

by Bilal Khan - Feb 13, 2018

The China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) launched the third Shadhinota-class C13B corvette for the Bangladesh Navy on 12 February 2018...Read More
TAI sees growth of interest in T129, Anka UAV

by Bilal Khan - Feb 8, 2018

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) is nearing a firm contract for the sale of 30 T129 attack helicopters to Pakistan. It is also in talks with Bangladesh, Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand....Read More
Ukraine opens Mi-8/Mi-17 repair centre in Bangladesh

by Bilal Khan - Feb 6, 2018

Ukrinmash opened a service center for repairing Mil Mi-8 and Mi-17 transport helicopters for the Bangladesh Air Force....Read More
Bangladesh releases RFP for MALE UAV

by Bilal Khan - Dec 18, 2017

The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) released a request-for-proposals (RFP) for a medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)....Read More
Bangladesh releases RFP for standard light armoured vehicle platform

by Bilal Khan - Nov 16, 2017

Bangladesh’s Directorate General of Defence Purchase (DGDP) has released a request-for-proposal for a standard light armoured vehicle (LAV) platform...Read More
Turkey pitches T129, Anka and Hürkuş for Southeast Asian requirements

by Bilal Khan - Nov 8, 2017

In its bid to secure markets in East Asia, Turkish Aerospace Industries is reportedly drawing interest from Bangladesh for the TAI T129, Anka and Hürkuş...Read More
Bangladesh selects Leonardo Seaspray AESA radar for MPA

by Quwa Team - Sep 14, 2017

The Bangladesh Navy selected Leonardo Seaspray 5000E AESA radars for its new-built Dornier 228 maritime patrol aircraft (MPA)....Read More
Bangladesh inks order for five Mi-171Sh helicopters

by Bilal Khan - Jun 13, 2017

The Bangladesh Air Force inked an order for five Mil Mi-171Sh helicopters from Russian Helicopters on Monday, June 12....Read More
Bangladesh releases tender for new multi-role fighter

by Bilal Khan - Mar 1, 2017

Bangladesh’s Directorate General of Defence Purchases (DGDP) released its tender for up to 12 new-built multi-role combat aircraft...Read More
Thales: Bangabandhu Satellite-1 passes critical design review stage

by Bilal Khan - Jan 12, 2017

The Bangabandhu Satellite-1 program, which is to be Bangladesh’s first geostationary communications satellite, has passed the critical design review (CDR) stage...Read More
Bangladesh is planning to procure eight new multi-role fighters

by Bilal Khan - Dec 9, 2016

The Government of Bangladesh plans to procure eight multi-role combat aircraft for the Bangladesh Air Force in the fiscal year 2016-2017…...Read More
Bangladesh is seeking two anti-submarine warfare helicopters

by Bilal Khan - Nov 30, 2016

Bangladesh’s Directorate General of Defence Purchases (DGDP) has released a tender for two anti-submarine warfare helicopters…...Read More
Bangladesh adds submarines to naval fleet

by Bilal Khan - Nov 14, 2016

The Bangladesh Navy has taken delivery of two refurbished Type 035G diesel-electric submarines (SSK) – BNS Nabajatra and BNS Joyjatra – from China....Read More
Bangladesh orders $11.5m in tactical radios from Barrett Communications

by Bilal Khan - Oct 27, 2016

The Bangladesh Ministry of Defence has awarded a $15 million AUD ($11m U.S.) contract to Barrett Communications for tactical radio communications equipment …...Read More
Bangladesh orders an Airbus C295W tactical-lift/transport

by Bilal Khan - Oct 12, 2016

Bangladesh ordered a single C295W tactical-lift transporter from Airbus Defence and Space for the Bangladesh Army Aviation branch......Read More
Bangladesh raises defence budget to $2.8 billion

by Bilal Khan - Jun 6, 2016

Last week, the Government of Bangladesh announced that it will increase its defence budget for 2016-2017 by $2.8 billion....Read More
Bangladesh receives its first C13B Corvettes

by Bilal Khan - Dec 14, 2015

On 11 December the Bangladesh Navy received two new-build C13B corvettes, BNS Shadhinota (F11) and BNS Prottoy (F112), from China Shipbuilding and Offshore International Company (CSOC). ...Read More
Bangladesh to receive first 6 Yak-130

by Bilal Khan - Sep 14, 2015

14 September 2015 By Bilal Khan The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) will receive the first 6 of its 16 Yakovlev Yak-130 advanced trainers from Russia on September 17 (RBTH). Bangladesh ordered the aircraft in January 2014...
Bangladesh orders 7 Mi-171 helicopters

by Bilal Khan - Aug 27, 2015

By Bilal Khan Building upon its recent surge in commercial ties with Russia, Bangladesh just signed onto purchasing seven Mi-171 Hip helicopters from Moscow. The order is composed of six Mi-171Sh assault-transport helicopters and one Mi-171E...

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Pakistan Navy’s Damen Corvette / Offshore Patrol Vessel

The Pakistan Navy (PN) will equip its two 2,300-ton corvettes/offshore patrol vessels (OPV) from Damen Shipyards with anti-surface, anti-air, and surveillance/intelligence gathering systems....Read More
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AW139: The Pakistan Air Force’s New Mainstay SAR Helicopter

On 03 March 2018, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) formally equipped the No. 88 Search-and-Rescue (SAR) squadron with two Leonardo AW139 utility helicopters. The No. 88 “Combat Support Squadron and Advanced Helicopter Training School”...

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