Bangladesh Army

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[mil-avia]

A tank crew of the Army :

 

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Another photo of an SKS semi-automatic rifle of the Army :

Related photos in post # 433

 

[mil-avia]

Bangladesh Army, National Security And Defense Policy Handbook :

 

[mil-avia]

Defence spare parts buying leads for the following :

Type 59 MBT's, Type 62 light tanks, BTR-80 APC's, BREM-K recovery vehicles and MT-LB multi-purpose / towing vehicles

Type 59 MBT's

Trucks, pick-ups, vans and jeeps

Smart cards




MT-LB photo in post # 444

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[AMCA]

Good pictures, keep posting guys...

 

[Zabaniyah]

Can anyone please expand on the current state of the Armed Forces of Bangladesh. How formidable is the Officer Core that is present in the 3 sister services? What are the future modernization plans and is Bangladesh arming itself to create a deterrence force against India?

I have very few info about the state of the Armed Forces of Bangladesh and Wiki certainly did not help, so help would be appreciated.

Bangladesh never really intended to get into an arms race with India or anything like that; unlike what some people here are saying. Technically, India and Bangladesh are neither enemies or allies, but it is still important to maintain an amicable relationship since we are neighbors.

Pakistan-India relations are a different matter, and Bangladesh certainly doesn't have any political/military stake in that. Same goes for Indo-Sino hostilities. Although, we do buy many of our weapons from China. Russia comes second. Although I personally prefer Western suppliers.

The Military of Bangladesh is going under various modernization programs.

The army recently procured dozens of MBT-2000s from China, along with some Eurocopter helicopters from France in the same transaction.
http://www.defence.pk/forums/bangladesh-defence/116935-army-get-44-mbt-2000-tanks.html

This procurement is mainly a part of the army's 3rd generation tank program designed to be a modern force.

The air force is currently undergoing an upgrade of its air defense capabilities. No major procurement of military aircraft in mind at the moment. Also, the PRC is lobbying hard to Dhaka to procure the J-10 fighters and FC-1s. Although, I doubt if they would ever give the J-10 through the current government.
Bangladesh Eyes China Arms | Flashpoints

The navy is procuring some new ships from China, as well as upgrade its current fleet, all bought from China.

BN recently bought some AW109 helicopters from AugustaWestland.
Bangladesh Navy Orders Two AgustaWestland AW109 Powers | AgustaWestland

Its the BN's first ever aircraft.

As far as capabilities go, the Bangladesh Army is more than sufficient. However, air force and navy are limited at best, even compared to Myanmar as far as air force goes. Myanmar is a potential competitor as far as military goes. If Bangladesh is to deter anyone, especially Myanmar, its needs more modern aircraft.

deterrence against india. for that we have to attack first. We have not done that in a thousand years.

Do you have any sources of that claim? Every country needs a military that is sufficient for its national security. Why does Switzerland have one? Why Singapore? Why Kuwait? etc??

 

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VIP PROTECTION

I need a personal protection squadron like this

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And Labrador like this one in my future !

 

[kobiraaz]

 

[kobiraaz]

PUT A SNIPER INTO THAT

 

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[mil-avia]

Army sniper with camouflage :

Related link : Post # 203

 

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Soldiers with BTR-80 APC's (2 images) :

 

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Soldiers with a sword and bayonets :

A smaller version of this photo is in post # 470 from bdmilitary com