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December 1, 2016
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Nov 30, 2016 Bilal Khan -
Bangladesh is seeking two anti-submarine warfare helicopters
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The Bangladesh Directorate General of Defence Purchases (DGDP) recently issued an open tender for two anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopters for the Bangladesh Navy.

As per the tender, the helicopters must be capable of ASW operations as well as anti-ship/surface warfare (AShW), over-the-horizon-targeting (OTHT), maritime search and rescue (SAR), medical evacuation (MEDEVAC), casualty evacuation, and special forces operations.

The maximum take-off weight (MTOW) is limited to up to 6,100 kg and the helicopter’s overall dimensions must be able to fit in the BNS Bangabandhu’s hangar.

Both helicopters are to be delivered within 24 months of the contract signing date.

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Considering that it is an open tender, the Bangladesh Navy will likely be evaluated a few prospective ASW helicopters. Bangladesh’s existing dealings with Leonardo and Harbin could bring the AW159 and Z-9 to the forefront, respectively. However, it appears that the AW159 may be the leading candidate.

In the tender, the Bangladesh Navy requires the helicopter vendor to coordinate with “the manufacturer of [the] Otomat Mk. II” anti-ship missile (AShM), i.e. MBDA, to integrate the AShM with the OTHT system of the helicopter. The Otomat Mk. II is the principal AShM of the BNS Bangabandhu, the ship that will be the primary recipient of this helicopter. In this respect, Leonardo – via its industry relationship with MBDA – would be more favourably positioned to supply the helicopter.
 
East or West, What is Bangladesh interested in?
 
বেটার দ্যান বিয়িং ওনড বাই দ্য লায়ন

What's the point? A mice can choose to fight the lion, and end up getting thrashed and owned disrespectfully. Or it can cooperate with the lion and prosper, while getting owned by the lion respectfully and subtly. A mice is only destined to get owned by one lion or another depending upon the patch of jungle.
 
Pretty much expected after the submarine purchased. This will gradually open up the drive for ASW warfare within the navy. Personally, AW159 might be a good option due to us already using its transport version.
 
What's the point? A mice can choose to fight the lion, and end up getting thrashed and owned disrespectfully. Or it can cooperate with the lion and prosper, while getting owned by the lion respectfully and subtly. A mice is only destined to get owned by one lion or another depending upon the patch of jungle.
Last time Bangladesh and India went into a conflict, Bangladeshi fishermen and farmers killed your BSF troops.
 
Dont see any "Lion":blink:. You mean India? That a old "Dinosor" dude:rofl::rofl::rofl:

All the countries in Bangladesh's neighborhood are lions compared to Bangladesh.

Last time Bangladesh and India went into a conflict, Bangladeshi fishermen and farmers killed your BSF troops.

Bangladesh and India never went into a conflict, some border incident doesn't qualify as 'conflict'......if it ever happens, then there won't be any 'last time' or 'first time', it will be 'just one time'.
 
What's the point? A mice can choose to fight the lion, and end up getting thrashed and owned disrespectfully. Or it can cooperate with the lion and prosper, while getting owned by the lion respectfully and subtly. A mice is only destined to get owned by one lion or another depending upon the patch of jungle.
For this same mentality you were slave for 3000 years
 
we must focus on the submarine warfare as we will not have enough subs always to cover all area
 

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