- November 27th, 2025
In a development that could reshape South Asia’s aerial balance, Pakistan’s announcement of a new export Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for its advanced JF-17 Thunder Block III fighter jet has triggered intense speculation that Bangladesh may be the undisclosed customer....
A powerful earthquake struck Bangladesh on Friday (Nov 21), killing at least five people and injuring more than 100, according to health officials, after strong tremors rattled the capital Dhaka and surrounding districts. The 5.5-magnitude quake, recorded by the US...
Historic rivalries, doctrinal rifts, and political pragmatism shape an uncertain pre-election landscape Bangladesh is heading toward its 13th parliamentary election, expected in February 2026, amid growing speculation over whether the country’s Islamist parties can finally overcome decades of doctrinal and...
South Asia’s most significant strategic recalibrations is quietly unfolding in Dhaka. Bangladesh, long known for its careful diplomacy and modest military posture, is on the cusp of signing a landmark defense agreement with Turkey — a deal that could reshape...
Dhaka’s pursuit of China’s J-10C “Vigorous Dragon” signals a turning point for its military aviation, reshaping South Asia’s air balance and deepening geopolitical fault lines. Bangladesh is preparing for one of the most consequential military aviation shifts in its history...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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