Bayraktar TB2 drones

Bangladesh’s Plan to Expand Drone Fleet with Bayraktar TB2 Raises Strategic Concerns in India Amid Bay of Bengal Tensions

Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 drones by the Bangladesh Army, the Bangladesh Navy is now considering adding the same unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to its arsenal. This move signals a significant strategic shift in the country's military doctrine, aimed at enhancing maritime...
Rafale-M fighter jets

India Fortifies Siliguri Corridor: Deploys Rafale Jets, S-400 missile system to Counter China-Bangladesh Aerial Activity

India's regional defence strategy, the Indian military has deployed the Russian-built S-400 Triumf long-range air defence system to the Siliguri Corridor—a geographically narrow but strategically vital land bridge in northern West Bengal. Commonly referred to as the “Chicken’s Neck,” this...
Eurofighter Typhoon

Bangladesh’s Fighter Jet Gamble: Bangladesh Air Force Deploys Eurofighter Typhoon in Simulated Combat Against China’s J-10C Jets Dubbed “Rafale Fighter Jet Killers” Amid Escalating Regional Airpower Rivalry

The Chief of the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) recently soared through European skies in the cockpit of a Eurofighter Typhoon equipped with a cutting-edge Captor-E AESA radar system. The flight, arranged by Italian defence powerhouse Leonardo, marked a bold demonstration...
Bangladesh-China

Bangladesh-China Military Ties: Chinese J-10s & JF-17s Pose Twin Threat to India’s Eastern Front; PLA Air Activity Alarms Indian Defense Establishment — Aerial Logistics Base Near Siliguri Corridor on the Cards?

A “quiet but deliberate encroachment,” China is reportedly moving to establish a deeper military footprint in South Asia—this time not through Pakistan, but via Bangladesh. Indian intelligence sources have confirmed that Chinese military officials recently visited the World War II-era...
J-10C Fighter Jet

Bangladesh Eyes China’s J-10C Fighter Jets After Pakistan-India Standoff Shakes Regional Balance

Dhaka's Fast-Tracked Fighter Jet Ambitions Signal a Shift in South Asia's Air Power Landscape In the wake of Pakistan's recent and forceful deployment of its J-10C "Vigorous Dragon" fighters during a high-intensity standoff with India, South Asia's airpower calculus may...
Bayraktar TB2

Bangladesh Plans Drone Fleet Expansion with Bayraktar TB2 to Boost Naval Surveillance and Challenge Indian Dominance in Bay of Bengal

In a move that could significantly alter the strategic calculus of the Bay of Bengal region, the Bangladesh Navy is reportedly considering the acquisition of Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 drones. This decision follows the successful deployment of the same drones by...
Rafale Fighter Jet

India Deploys Rafales, S-400s to Siliguri Corridor Amid Rising China-Bangladesh Threats: A Strategic Realignment

In a decisive move with major geopolitical implications, India has stationed its most advanced air defence system—the Russian-built S-400 Triumf—along the Siliguri Corridor, a narrow and strategically critical land bridge linking mainland India to its northeastern states. This slender, 20–22...
JF-17 Thunder fighter jet

Bangladesh’s JF-17 Fighter Jet Interest Sparks Strategic Anxiety in India

Bangladesh’s reported interest in acquiring up to 32 JF-17 “Thunder” multirole fighters—a joint project of Pakistan and China—has triggered serious strategic concerns in New Delhi. This potential procurement is not just about Bangladesh upgrading its air force; for India, it...
Bangladesh politics are dominated by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh’s Interim Government Declines to Ban Awami League Amidst Student Opposition

Bangladesh's interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, announced it has no plans to ban the Awami League, the political party of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. This decision places the government at odds with student revolutionaries who played...
Bangladesh-China

A Strategic Shift in Bangladesh’s Foreign Policy? How Its China Relations Could Shape the Country’s Global Standing

Bangladesh and China have shared a strategic partnership since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1975. Over the decades, this relationship has evolved from political goodwill to a deep economic and infrastructural engagement, particularly after Bangladesh joined China’s Belt and...
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