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I thought Bangladesh navy was in talks with the Netherlands for their project to build 6 new ultramodern frigates at CDDL. Have they changed their mind and approached to Pakistan for tech transfer?
You are referring to Damen deal which was discussed sometime ago, not sure if they have been in discussion with Damen more recently. Maybe you know things that I don't.
More recently (last week), as you know - our Navy top brass has visited Pakistan Navy top brass and have held discussions during exercises there (Aman '25) which may have wrapped up by now.
My sources have not confirmed it, but they say that discussions have centered around the new Frigate builds, among other things.
Whether Turkish yards will be involved or not, my take is that the issue of operational and equipment commonality with Pakistan Navy will become front and center, if not already.
Now that Hasina is gone (with her, Indian pressure has disappeared as well) as a result Navy acquisitions may have picked up some speed, my understanding. Navy brass knows that this is a great time to float tenders and define acquisition orders while bonhomie with Pakistan armed forces is in a warm stage.
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