- February 3rd, 2026
China’s decision to proceed with the establishment of a major military drone manufacturing facility in Bangladesh marks a significant inflection point in South Asia’s evolving defence-industrial and geopolitical landscape. Valued at Tk608 crore—approximately US$55.3 million, The project embeds Beijing deeper...
India has taken a significant step in strengthening its nuclear deterrence with the successful test launch of the K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) on December 23, 2025. Multiple credible sources, including The Times of India, confirmed that the missile was...
India has achieved a major strategic milestone with the successful test of its K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine INS Arihant in the Bay of Bengal on 23 December 2025. The launch, conducted from a...
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...
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...
Bangladesh, a rapidly growing economy on the Bay of Bengal, and the United States' Indo-Pacific strategy. This evolving partnership seeks to deepen American involvement in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) amid a significant shift in international politics. The intersection of...
The 28th edition of the annual Malabar Naval Exercise will take place in the Bay of Bengal (BoB) this October. The exercise, hosted by India, brings together the navies of the Quad countries—India, the United States, Japan, and Australia. These...
Bay of Bengal: New Epicenter of US-China Rivalry and Its Potential to Redefine Global Power Dynamics
As global geopolitical and strategic action increasingly shifts towards the Indo-Pacific region, the Bay of Bengal (BoB) has emerged as a critical area of interest. Traditionally overshadowed by the South China Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, the relatively peaceful...