EU Export Credits and the Fighter Jet Battle for South Asia Plus Pro
Bangladesh’s Typhoon deal signals a shift in EU policy. As Dhaka pivots from China, could this financing model offer a new strategic roadmap for Pakistan?
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Bangladeshi and Chinese Leaders Talk Possible Fighter Sale
The announcement came alongside numerous other matters discussed during Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus’ official visit to Beijing, where he met Chinese President Xi Jinping as...
Boeing Says Bangladesh is Considering AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters
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...
Gentium and Damen Shipyards Group to Grow Bangladeshi Shipbuilding
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...
Bangladesh Orders AESA Air Defence Radars from Leonardo
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...
China’s CSSC launches C-13B corvette for Bangladesh
The China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) launched the third Shadhinota-class C13B corvette for the Bangladesh Navy on 12 February 2018
TAI sees growth of interest in T129, Anka UAV
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...
Ukraine opens Mi-8/Mi-17 repair centre in Bangladesh
Ukrinmash opened a service center for repairing Mil Mi-8 and Mi-17 transport helicopters for the Bangladesh Air Force.
Bangladesh releases RFP for MALE UAV
The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) released a request-for-proposals (RFP) for a medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
Bangladesh releases RFP for standard light armoured vehicle platform
Bangladesh’s Directorate General of Defence Purchase (DGDP) has released a request-for-proposal for a standard light armoured vehicle (LAV) platform