Bangladesh Army

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RFI is already issued for new light tank.
http://dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/notice/352.pdf

South Korea offered their K21-105 to BD.

I am sure this was a stopgap solution because from what I've read in the Chinese Armor threads the VN17 IFV and more importantly the VT5 light tank wasn't ready. In about five to seven years time I expect the Durjoy MBTs to be retired or put in reserve storage as more modern light tanks and IFVs get added to BA arsenal, both of which are crucial for infantry support.

I wouldn't be surprised if the army decides to set up at least assembly lines and possibly also full manufacturing lines for welded turrets and structures for these two much more modern armor items which we can field in sufficient numbers considering their costs and parts commonalities.

I don't know if either of these platforms have amphibian capability though which is hugely important for fights in the rainy flooded season.

VN17 IFV

VT 5 Light Tank for export

I like this one for BA's light tank requirement. Unlike Turkish and Korean one this has better armor, firing ATGM capability and RCWS.

 

[Bilal9]

RFI is already issued for new light tank.
http://dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/notice/352.pdf

South Korea offered their K21-105 to BD.

I like this one for BA's light tank requirement. Unlike Turkish and Korean one this has better armor, firing ATGM capability and RCWS.

So you are talking about VT5 then?

In the DGDP specs it is interesting to note that they mention optional deep fording capability (min. 5 meters)...

 

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So you are talking about VT5 then?

In the DGDP specs it is interesting to note that they mention optional deep fording capability (min. 5 meters)...

Yup, VT-5.

 

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Heavy GMRLS evaluation Notice.

 

[ghost250]

Heavy GMRLS evaluation Notice.

 

[bluesky]

The specifications require a 36 ton weight, which is reasonable for the tanks to move in the terrain along and across the border.

 

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Bangladesh Army troops are taking preparations to hold the largest and most sophisticated joint forces exercise in Bangladesh's history. Huge number of forces are gathered on the island in the Bay of Bengal.

Gold Island can accommodate at least two divisions simultaneously to conduct exercises.

Bangladesh Army is becoming increasingly sophisticated in terms of training, quality of manpower and weaponry. The photos are self-evident.

[Photo taken from Sylhet]

 

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Credit: Jadu-Mootu Him Sohel.

 

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[masud]

I m not sure if it worth the money they spent on a 50 years old vehicle. They should had tested them against Kornett ATGM and see how it fares.
Any test result on the armour and protection system?

May be future we will see GL-5 installed to our tank.................

 

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Made in Turkey Otokar Cobra II Light Armoured Vehicles (LAVs) in service with the Bangladesh Army. Please note the add-on armour and 12.7mm Remote Weapons System.
Credit: Shadman Al Samee