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Forces Goal 2030​

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Forces goal 2030 is a military modernization program which began in 2009 and was revised in 2017. It was designed to enhance the capabilities of three service branches of Bangladesh Armed Forces: the Army, the Navy and the Air Force. The primary focus of the modernization program is the reformation of the military organization, expansion of the forces, the transformation of the indigenous defense sector to support research and manufacturing, and acquisition of modern military weapons. The requirement for modernization was realized in the aftermath of 2008 Bangladesh–Myanmar naval standoff later resulting in Bangladesh's favour. One of the primary objectives of the modernization program is to develop a three-dimensional force (land, air and sea) capable of conducting multi-platform warfare.

To fulfil the modernization requirements, the Bangladesh Government allocates funds exclusively for the program in addition to the defense budget. The funds allocated for the program during the first five years is estimated to be around forty-thousand crores taka (US$5.2 billion). The program was revised in 2017, following the Rohingya refugee crisis, which facilitated a larger monetary allocation towards the modernization program.
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Bangladesh Army​

The modernization program aims to transform Bangladesh Army into a technologically advanced, multi-domain force by 2030, capable of coordinating both defensive and offensive operations. Keeping up to reorganize the force, the army plans to establish three independent corps – Central, Eastern, and Western. To facilitate the establishment of three independent corps, steps have been taken to increase the overall size of the force. 17th infantry division was raised at Sylhet in 2013, 10th infantry division was raised at newly established Ramu Cantonment at Cox's Bazar in 2015 and 7th infantry division was raised at newly established Sheikh Hasina cantonment Barishal-Patuakhali in 2018. The establishment of three infantry divisions has raised the total number of the Army's infantry divisions to ten. In 2017, The Army began the establishment of a Riverine Engineer Battalion, which will be stationed at the newly constructed Mithamoine Cantonment at Kishorganj. Another full-fledged cantonment is being established at Ruma of Bandarban District. By 2021, The army will raise 97 new units. Of them, 19 units will be formed for the Jalalabad Cantonment in Sylhet, 22 units for Ramu Cantonment in Cox's Bazar , and 56 units for Sheikh Hasina cantonment in Barisal. A number of existing infantry battalions are being converted into para infantry battalions and mechanized infantry battalions for newly established and proposed cantonments. To increase special operation capabilities, the 2nd Para Commando Battalion has been raised, headquartered in Maulavibazar. Army Aviation Group has set up a full-fledged Airbase in Lalmonirhat Airport.Build a forward Airbase in Chittagong.

Under the modernization goal, several programs are being implemented to enhance the readiness of the force. Under such programs, approaches have been taken to modernize the regular infantry outfits. The new infantry outfits are equipped with Night Vision Goggles (NVG), Ballistic helmets, Eye protective gear, Bulletproof vest, person to person communicators, palmtop GPS device and BD-08 assault rifles with Collimator sight.
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Metis M-1

To enhance the anti-tank capabilities, Metis-M-1 anti Tank guided missile systems and PF-98 rocket systems has procured since 2016.

2022 Bangladesh Army procured undisclosed number of Anti-tank guided missile ALCOTAN-AT (M2) and ALCOTAN-BIV (M2) along with Portable VOSEL (M2) firing control units from Spain.

The Procurement process of AK15 assault rifles and submachine guns is also going on.

The firepower of artillery units was increased by procuring 36 Nora B-52 K2 self-propelled artillery systems. Total 49 units of WS-22 Guided Multiple Rocket Launcher Systems were added in Bangladesh Army with since 2014.
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Bangladesh Army Ordered undisclosed number of TRG-300 Tiger MBRL System and TRG-230 MRLS from Turkey.June 2021 Army got delivery of 20 units TRG-300 Tiger MBRL system from Turkey.June 2022 Turkey delivered 1 regiment of TRG-230 With Armaments.All of the order of TRG System and Armaments are completed by 2022.In 2022 Turkey delivered TEBER Guidance Kit that converts general purpose bombs to guided smart bombs.

SLC-2 weapon locating radars were added to help the artillery firing. Procurement process of 155mm towed howitzer, 122 mm field artillery howitzers and 105mm towed field artillery systems is going on. Procurement of long range (120 to 280 km) multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) is also in the process. To support accurate artillery firing, Bangladesh Army has procured 36 Bramor C4EYE battlefield reconnaissance UAV from Slovenia in 2017. These UAVs have a maximum range of 40 kilometers and endurance of 3 hours. In October 2020, the Army published an evaluation notice for medium range UAV.

The Bangladesh Army procured 44 MBT-2000 tanks from China in 2011. Army engineers have completed the upgradation process of Type 69 tanks to Type 69IIG standard. Upgradation of 174 Type 59 tanks to Type 59G Durjoy standard is going on. Bangladesh Army has signed contract with China for 44 VT-5 light tanks in 2019.The delivery has completed by 2021 Army also started light amphibious tank procurement process in 2019.

Two regiments of FM 90C short range surface to air missile were added in 2016 to enhance air defence capabilities. Since 2019, 4/8 Oerlikon Skyguard – 3 firing control radar system with Oerlikon GDF 009 anti aircraft gun have been procured and process to procure a Reagiment. At the End of 2022 Thales has delivered Two units of Ground Master 400 long range portable air defence radar Systems to the Bangladesh Army.
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In the same month, another tender was issued for procuring 181 Man-portable air-defense systems. Here, Chinese FN-16, Russian Igla-S and Swedish RBS 70 systems has been shortlisted. Army Procured Swedish RBS 70 NG by the year 2020.[failed verification] In August 2020, the army has floated a tender for the procurement of medium range surface to air missile (MRSAM).

Modernizing the army aviation Group is in full swing. Two Eurocopter AS365 Dauphins were put into service in 2012.[32] 12 Mil Mi-171Sh helicopters were procured ince 2016.Two C-295 transport aircraft was bought from Spain so far.Army got delivery six Diamond DA40 trainer aircraft from Austria by the year 2020.The first 2Bell 407GXI helicopters has supplied by 2022.In September 2021, the Army issued a tender notice to procure 8 Heavy attack Helicopters.Army has to be interested about purchasing the Boeing AH-64 Apache , Eurocopter Tiger or Leonardo's AW249.
The Army issued a tender notice to procure fixed-wing aircraft in financial year 2020–2021.

Enhancing of mobility power of the Bangladesh Army purchased $1 Billion worth of BTR-80 APC from 2012 to November 2017.

But the nos of BTR-80 is not clarified."minimum 660 to 1030". Until 2018 17/68 units of Otokar Cobra 1/2 were delivered. In the year 2021–22, 50 units of MaxxproMRAP has delivered and 64 more are in the pipeline.Army has plan to procure a large number of Maxxpro MRAP vehicles. 30 March 2021 Indonesia supplied 6 bacth of Anoa (armoured personnel carrier). Army Purchased 10+ BOV M11 Armored reconnaissance Vehicles from Serbia. Bangladesh Army deployed a large number of APCs in UN peacekeeping missions. Army is still seeking a suitable light amphibious APC.

Iveco delivered 200+ Iveco Trakker in 2021. Since 2017 Iveco delivered Trakker 380 prime movers, Iveco Trakker 420 gun tractor, Trakker 310 jet fuel browsers.1st Bach Volvo FMX and Astra military Trucks delivered on first of 2023. Also Renault VAB, Mercedes-Benz, Japanese Turkish and British military Vehicle used so far. Also has a procured Tender was floated for procurement of a command ship in 2017. The vessel will be used as a floating command centre for different waterborne operations. Several tenders were floated to procure a total of six Landing craft tank for the army between 2017 and 2018. Bangladesh army issued tender for procuring two Troops Carrier Vessel (TCV) in January 2018. The vessels will be able to carry 200 personnel. The shipbuilding contract awarded to Khulna Shipyard Limited. October 2022 Vard Maritime inc a group of Fincantieri and KSL signed a contract with jointly build the Landing Kraft, a long term multi-stage program.The landing Krafts will be built on based on the famous famous Vard 7 507 Landing Craft Series.

In a ceremony on 27 October 2021, Prime Minister discussed about the ongoing modernization plan of the Bangladesh Army and its upcoming equipment. She states that one regiment of 105 mm and 155 mm each artillery guns have been procured to increase the artillery power. She added that process of procuring one battery of Oerlikon GDF-009 was going on. Government had signed a contract to procure Very Short Range Air Defence (VSHORAD)system and two battery of radar controlled air defence guns. Government also procured six MALE UAV and tactical missile system for Bangladesh Army.
In January 2024, the Army issued a tender notice to procure DJI Mavic 3T drone.
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Bangladesh Navy​

Due to the importance Bangladesh's vast maritime area of 118,813 square kilometers, high dependence of country's economy in maritime resources, and the geopolitical importance of Indian Ocean, Bangladesh Navy was given a significant importance in the modernization program. The programs aims to transform Bangladesh Navy into a modern, well-equipped three-dimensional force capable of conducting multi-domain operations. Under the program, the Navy have witnessed significant growth in firepower and weapon manufacturing capabilities. The expansion of Navy's surface fleet and force size is going on simultaneously. As of 2020, the navy acquired two submarines, eight frigates, six corvettes,[45] eleven patrol vessel[46] and a significant number of other surface combatants.

Under the modernization, indigenous shipyards have made significant strides in enhancing naval shipbuilding capabilities. There are three indigenous shipyards capable of developing large surface combatants for the navy: Khulna Shipyard Limited, Dockyard and Engineering Works Limited and Chittagong Dry Dock Limited, all fully-owned by the Bangladesh Navy. Khulna Shipyard has successfully launched the program of building eight Durjoy-class and twenty three Padma-class patrol craft. Chittagong Dry Dock Limited, ownership of which was transferred to the Navy in 2015, has been tasked with constructing six 2,000-tonnes Offshore patrol vessel and six multirole Guided Missile Frigate.

Alongside the development of Navy's water capabilities, Bangladesh Naval Aviation; the aviation wing of the Navy, have been established in 2011. Naval aviation added 4 Dornier 228 NG aircraft from Germany and two AgustaWestland AW109 helicopter from Italy.
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Dornier 228 MPA of Bangladesh Navy.

The Navy attained three-dimensional capabilities with the establishment of submarine fleet, with two Ming-class submarine acquired from People's Republic of China.

Bangladesh Navy has operated a Full-fledged submarine base named BNS Sheikh Hasina, at Pekua in Cox's Bazar. Commissioned in 2023.The Submarine Base One of the largest Project of the Bangladesh Navy. The largest naval base of the country is under construction at Rabanabad in Patuakhali named BNS Sher-e-Bangla. The base will have submarine berthing and aviation facilities. A full-fledged operational base, named BNS Sheikh Mujib, has been constructed in Khilkhet of Dhaka.[51] The construction works of a fleet headquarters at the Sandwip channel of Chattogram with ship berthing facilities is also going on. Navy has taken initiative to make missiles and IFF system in Bangladesh.
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Bangladesh Air Force​

Forces Goal 2030 plans to make the Bangladesh Air Force a technologically advanced, well-trained and well-equipped force that can deter any threat to the Bangladesh airspace. To efficiently perform the increasingly challenging duties and responsibilities, the air force is being divided into two separate commands: Southern air command and Northern air command. Two airbases has already been set up – BAF base Sheikh Hasina at Cox's Bazar and BAF base Bangabandhu at Dhaka. Two new air bases are under construction now, one at Barishal[54] and another at Sylhet. A maritime air support operation center (MASOC) will be set up under southern command. BAF has operated Bangabandhu Aeronautical Centre and a university Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Aviation and Aerospace University.

The Air Force is on the process of setting up an advanced fighter pilot training unit named 105 Advance Jet Training Unit which will be consist of three training squadrons that will provide advanced trainings to the fighter pilots trainees.

In 2013, Bangladesh Air Force procured 16 Chengdu F-7BGI 3.5 generation fighter aircraft from China.

Bangladesh has signed a government to government contract with the United Kingdom for the supply of five off-the-shelf C-130J aircraft served with the Royal Air Force. All five aircraft have been delivered.

The Bangladesh Air Force procured twenty one Mil Mi-171Sh helicopters from Russia from 2010 to 2019 that can be used for both transport and attack roles.[63] BAF also procured four AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters from Italy for maritime SAR operations.[64] One Mil Mi-171E helicopter was purchased for VIP transport role.

BAF procured nine K-8 intermediate jet trainer to complement the fleet of seven L-39s. In 2015, BAF added three Let L-410 Turbolets into a newly formed squadron of Transport trainers.[66] The Air Force also procured 16 Yakovlev Yak-130 Lead-in fighter trainer aircraft from Russia. Two AgustaWestland AW119 Koala helicopters have been procured to enhance helicopter training capabilities.
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FM90 Crotale SAM of Bangladesh Air Force.

The Air Force bought JH-16, YLC-2, YLC-6 and JY-11B radar systems from China. A Selex RAT-31DL L Band AESA radar was procured from Italy. Besides, contract has been signed for procuring undisclosed number of Kronos Land AESA 3D MGFR radar systems from Leonardo S.p.A. But a large number of the Kronos Land MFGRs used by BAF, which is capable of providing security to the entire country.With the deal Leonardo will also supply communications equipment,technical support, spare parts and a comprehensive training programme for Bangladeshi Air Force personnel with modules in Italy.2011, BAF inducted its first surface-to-air missile system, the FM 90, from China. Till date, two regiments of this system have been procured.

In February 2017, BAF has floated a tender for the procurement of medium range surface to air missile (MRSAM) system.
In December 2017, Bangladesh Air Force floated a tender for the procurement of one Unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV). The system will consist of 3/4 Unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) and ground control station (GCS). The UAVs will have a range of 1000 km and an endurance of 15 hours without weapon load and nine hours with weapon load. They will have 2/4 hardpoints with minimum payload requirement of 120 kg. June 2020 Bangladesh purchase an undisclosed number of Salex Evo.Bangladesh deployed Salex Evo in UN peacekeeping missions.

In October 2019, the Bangladesh Air Force was offered two types of attack helicopters and BAF selected the Boeing AH-64 Apache, pending government approval. In January 2020, Boeing confirmed that its AH-64E has been down-selected for a potential program in Bangladesh. However the purchase of AH-64 Apache helicopters is still stuck because Bangladesh has not yet signed the Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) and General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA) agreements with the United States yet. In October 2020, the air force received 7 more K-8W jet trainers. In January 2021, the air force floated a tender for the procurement of Kh-31A medium-range air-to-surface missile for MiG-29B aircraft.

In 2021, Bangladesh Air Force requested Bangladesh Government to earmark around 25,200-crores taka (2.6 billion euro) for 16 western-origin multirole fighter jet. In order to sign the agreement and for the first installment council, Bangladesh Govt allocation of 6,300-crores taka (620m euro) in 2021-22 financial year. In 2021, Eurofighter World Magazine already stated Bangladesh as a potential customer for Eurofighter Typhoon.

Bangladesh Air Force will reportedly procure Eurofighter Typhoon MRCAs from Leonardo Italy With MRO and other facilities, except the Armaments packages. All armaments will be provided by an (undisclosed Country) with a separate deal.2023 Bangladesh yet not Sign the Agreement.

Germany already ordered 38 Trance 4s as a launch customer with cost of 5.4 billion euro in late 2020. According to Dirk Hoke, CEO Airbus Defense and Space, "The new Tranche 4 Eurofighter is currently the most modern European-built combat aircraft with a service life well beyond 2060." 2019 Bangladesh-UK 3rd strategic Dialogue UK has proposed Eurofighter Typhoon to Bangladesh.March 2020 French Defence Minister Florence Parly visited Bangladesh and proposed Dassault Rafale with other Weapons for Bangladesh Defence. For the proposal, Eurofighter Typhoon has been a strong competitor and there have also a possible candidate is Dassault Rafale. Plans and procedures for the procurement of 16 western-origin multirole fighter jet were established after cancellation the order of 8 to 12 Russian MRCA and 16 Yak-130.

Masihuzzaman Serniabat,former chief of BAF Who implemented much of the Western fighter jet procurement process in Bangladesh also the agreement with Germany for the purchase of the GROB trainer aircraft including full technology transfer and construction of three workshops under his prevalence.

According to the contract, Germany has Completed the Delivery of 24 Grob G 120TP with 2 additional Grob G 115BD and 2 Grob G 115 trainer aircraft, seven different types of simulators, surveillance and reconnaissance equipment have been added to BAF inventory by the year 2022. Germany has already set up 3 workshops also in Bangladesh.​

Miscellaneous​

On 29 June 2021, Government to Government (G2G) defense memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between Bangladesh and Turkey. According to Dr. İsmail Demir, president of Presidency of Defense Industries, the export agreement of various products of Roketsan has been signed with Bangladesh.[84] Roketsan already delivered TRG-300 Tiger MLRS to the Bangladesh Army in June 2021 from a separate deal.[85] Bangladesh is set to become one of the top defense equipment clients of Turkey in next few years.​
 

PM briefed on 'Forces Goal-2030'

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday attended her office at the Armed Forces Division (AFD) in Dhaka Cantonment where she was briefed on the 'Forces Goal-2030' of Bangladesh Navy and Bangladesh Air Force. The premier was apprised that after the phase-wise implementation of the 'Forces...
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PM briefed on 'Forces Goal-2030'​

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday attended her office at the Armed Forces Division (AFD) in Dhaka Cantonment where she was briefed on the 'Forces Goal-2030' of Bangladesh Navy and Bangladesh Air Force.

The premier was apprised that after the phase-wise implementation of the 'Forces Goal-2030', Bangladesh Navy and Bangladesh Air Force are expected to develop into modern and viable forces, an ISPR press release said.

As a result, the release said, the overall security measures and defence system of the sea areas and national air space of the country would be further strengthened.

Besides, the navy and air force would also be capable of effectively contributing to the disaster management activities side by side with the national development of the country.

PM's Defence Adviser Maj Gen (Retd) Tarique Ahmed Siddique, chiefs of the three services, principal secretary to the prime minister, defence secretary and other senior military officials were present, the ISPR release said.

Earlier, on her arrival at the AFD, the prime minister was received by Principal Staff Officer of the Armed Forces Division Lieutenant General Abdul Wadud.​
 
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Forces Goal 2030 Will Glorify Bangladesh's Image Globally | The Asian Age Online, Bangladesh

The Armed Forces Day of Bangladesh is observed every year on 21st November to recall the establishment of Bangladesh Armed Forces on this day during the glorious Liberation War
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Forces Goal 2030 Will Glorify Bangladesh's Image Globally​

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Forces Goal 2030 Will Glorify Bangladesh's Image Globally



The Armed Forces Day of Bangladesh is observed every year on 21st November to recall the establishment of Bangladesh Armed Forces on this day during the glorious Liberation War of 1971. The participation of the gallant members of Bangladesh military forces bolstered the enthusiasm of our freedom fighters during the war and through the invaluable participation of patriotic people from all walks of life including the Armed Forces, Bangladesh eventually became independent on 16th December 1971.

The Armed Forces of Bangladesh include Bangladesh Army, Bangladesh Navy and Bangladesh Air Force. Members of Bangladesh Armed Forces are also involved in several paramilitary units like Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), Coast Guard and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB). At the same time, officers from the Armed Forces also hold higher posts in different civil organizations like Department of Immigration and Passports (DIP), civil aviation, medical colleges, airports, seaports and some other administrative agencies.


Armed forces are the symbol of independence and sovereignty of a country. We respect our Armed Forces for the same reason and we wish them absolute success for all their pursuits to further glorify the image of Bangladesh. In this connection, we should make references to the valiant participation of the troops from Bangladesh Army, Navy, Air Force and police personnel in peacekeeping missions across the world. Performance by the members of Bangladesh Armed Forces has been highly applauded by different international platforms including the United Nations. Bangladesh Armed Forces have been doing their duties efficiently and fearlessly with the highest order of professionalism to make peace prevail in Liberia, Ivory Coast, Congo, Sierra Leon, Haiti and in many more countries. Contingents of Bangladesh defense services successfully carried out their missions in Kosovo and Bosnia as well which were parts of former Yugoslavia.

Bangladesh Armed Forces and Bangladesh Police have been actively involved in a number of United Nations Peace Support Operations (UNPSO) since 1988. Bangladesh's first UN peacekeeping operation was conducted in 1988 through the deployment of Bangladeshi forces in Iraq and Namibia in that year.The bravery and dexterity of Bangladesh military forces have in the meantime earned applause from the governments of different nations of the world. Besides working for the prevalence of peace, Bangladesh defense personnel also have been playing extensive roles in rebuilding the war-torn countries.


In this way Bangladesh Armed Forces are providing massive services to the development process of those countries on top of keeping up law and order in the concerned regions. Some members of our forces have meanwhile embraced martyrdom while serving as peacekeepers in different countries. We wholeheartedly pray for the salvation of their departed souls. Simultaneously, we offer earnest condolences to the bereaved families of these martyred armed forces personnel who have laid down their lives while working for peace and humanity around the globe. Through successful involvement in peacekeeping missions worldwide, Bangladesh Armed Forces have boosted the reputation of our country and have shown to the entire world that Bangladesh is also an important stakeholder for global affairs both in times of peace and war.

The contribution made by the Bangladeshi peacekeeping force was hugely appreciated by the Sierra Leone government. Soon after peace was restored in 2002, the country's then president Ahmad Tejan Kabbah announced that Bengali would henceforth be considered an official language of Sierra Leone in recognition of the work done by Bangladeshi troops in restoring peace to the region. As we celebrate International Mother Language Day, we might reflect upon the example set by Sierra Leone to understand that celebration of languages from different countries go a long way in building a strong bond among global powers.

The Engineering Corps of Bangladesh Army is often found working for the infrastructural progress of the country. A great deal of roads and highways across Bangladesh have been constructed under the supervision of Bangladesh Army's engineering units. Bangladesh Armed Forces play highly essential roles during times of natural disasters too. We have witnessed with pride and admiration during all natural calamities like cyclones and floods the devoted members of our armed forces extend all out cooperation for the effective distribution of relief goods in remote parts of Bangladesh. Army medical teams provide free healthcare services to destitute people during such calamities. Bangladesh military forces take part in various rescue operations too for saving the lives of our countrymen. Whenever we see our military forces around us, it makes us feel safe and confident because they are working hard round the clock to ensure the security of the state and all its resources in all situations.


Members of Bangladesh defense personnel have carried out some vital assignments in recent times, particularly when Holey Artisan restaurant of Gulshan in Dhaka was seized by a gang of militants. Commandos of Bangladesh Army took over the situation with superb bravery and skills, killed all the militants and rescued the hostages who survived the seizure. This incident once again proved that our Armed Forces are most vital for our domestic peace and discipline and to keep our country safe from the subversive activities of internal and external enemies. We cannot reach our development goals without the active participation of our competent military forces. We must remember that development cannot be instigated without security and we cannot ensure security without the Armed Forces of our country. We are very hopeful that Bangladesh will be able to achieve its aims for further prosperity and self-sufficiency with the beneficial roles of Bangladesh military services.

The Armed Forces of Bangladesh run a good number of academic institutions all over the country like schools, colleges and universities. All these institutions provide updated education to their students and enrich their knowledge and skills through various training programs. These institutions are conducted under strict disciplinary codes to ensure transparency and smoothness at all levels for the intellectual growth of their students. A lot of students who obtained academic qualifications from the defense-controlled colleges and universities are now having very good professional careers in both government and private sectors.

Being inspired by the glory of armed forces, many enthusiastic youths want to join military services in Bangladesh and it offers radiant professional careers to the competent candidates.

I had an opportunity to complete a course under the National Defence College (NDC). The course was titled Capstone Course. During that course I learned different aspects of Bangladesh military service. I found that the leadership quality of military officers is very effective and impressive. I believe the implementation of the Forces Goal 2030 will fortify the independence and sovereignty of Bangladesh in stronger ways and it will also glorify Bangladesh's image globally.

We are proud to have an independent country which is being safeguarded by the dedicated officers and troops of our Armed Forces all the time. Similarly, we are glad to see that members of our military forces have received acknowledgements on the global stage making us prideful. While concluding, we convey our heartfelt best wishes to the Armed Forces of Bangladesh.

Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman addressed the passing out parade of Bangladesh Military Academy on 11 January 1974. He said to the cadets, "You will have to stand by the soldiers in times of their distress. I am giving you orders as Father of the Nation, not as a Prime Minister to adhere to honesty, love your motherland and stick with your ideals."

Shoeb Chowdhury is a diplomat, entrepreneur, author, poet, sports organizer, Chairman, Editorial Board of The Asian Age and a Capstone Fellow of National Defence College.​
 
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Washington is willing to take military relationship with Dhaka to the advanced level and engaged with Dhaka to conclude two foundational agreements to support the Forces Goal 2030.Political directions from the White House, purchasing power of Bangladesh, Washington’s trust and...
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US willing to support Forces Goal 2030​

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Published : 21:23, Oct 17, 2019 | Updated : 21:39, Oct 17, 2019


This August 2015 photo shows flags of Bangladesh and USA at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. PHOTO/Pacaf.af.mil

Washington is willing to take military relationship with Dhaka to the advanced level and engaged with Dhaka to conclude two foundational agreements to support the Forces Goal 2030.

Political directions from the White House, purchasing power of Bangladesh, Washington’s trust and confidence on Dhaka’s capacity to manage US equipment, and the interest of military services here to buy advanced products are the main reasons for the US to come forward to have closer defense relationship.

The country is currently working with Bangladesh to conclude General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA) and Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA), which are essential to enabling a closer defense relationship and expanding opportunities for defense trade.

A US government official said, according to the US laws, Washington cannot have robust defence cooperation with any country without these two agreements.

“These two defence agreements that we want to conclude with Bangladesh – GSOMIA and ACSA – they are tools to strengthen the relationship,” said a US government official.

Dhaka, which is growing at a rate of over 7 percent for the last couple of years, has been aware of these agreements for long, but now the two countries are negotiating to strike a deal as it wants to buy advanced equipment from the best defence product producer in the world, he added.

“As part of our support for Bangladesh’s Forces 2030 and in line with President’s (Donald Trump) priorities under US conventional arms transfer policy, Bangladesh military has approached us to find some equipment to help modernise its operations,” said the official.

“The President has directed us - the Department of State and Department of Defence - to find out what we can do to make it easier to get our partners this high quality equipment they want and they need to modernize their military and expand their capabilities,” he said.

Another US government official said, “We are waiting for Bangladesh civilian leadership to make a decision on these agreements which enables the purchase of more high-end agreements.”

Bangladesh has good track record of managing the conventional US equipment and that’s gives us the confidence that the country can handle sophisticated equipment, he added.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has a vision to modernise defence forces and declared the Bangladesh Military Forces Goal 2030 in line with the development advancement of the country.

It is considered as top priority area and the country has allocated significant amount resources for that purpose.

The budget allocation for 2019-20 stipulated that “Procurement of arms, ammunitions and modern warfare equipment’s, training in modern war strategies and extension of information technology is important to build a versatile and skilled army, navy and air force. Considering this, the area of modernization of armed forces has been selected as top priority area.”

The issue was also discussed at the Bangladesh-US Partnership Dialogue in June when Foreign Secretary M Shahidul Haque had meeting with US State Department Under Secretary David hale in Washington.

“The United States requested Bangladesh to continue the discussion on protection of classified military information shared between the two countries. Bangladesh indicated its interest in continuing the discussion,” the joint statement of the dialogue said.​
 
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Govt enabling armed forces to face any situation: PM | News Flash

RAJSHAHI, March 2, 2024 (BSS) - Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said her government has been making armed forces of
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RAJSHAHI, March 2, 2024 (BSS) - Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said her government has been making armed forces of the country as modern and time-befitting to make them capable to face any situation as various development projects are being implemented for the purpose.

"We want our armed forces to be competent to face any situation arisen in our country," she said speaking as chief guest at the Bangladesh Infantry Regiment (BIR)-2024 third reunion at the Bangladesh Infantry Regimental Center in Rajshahi Cantonment.

Briefly describing various projects taken for the development of the armed forces, the premier said her government has been implementing different projects to build the armed forces as modern and time-befitting.

She said, "We have built several Infantry divisions, brigades, units and training institutes for the development of the armed forces since assuming power".

Sheikh Hasina has highly praised the armed forces for brightening the country's image at home and abroad by their good works.

"Our armed forces have not only earned reputation at home, but also in the international arena by making huge contribution to the United Nations peacekeeping missions," she said.

The prime minister said the armed forces acquired the confidence and trust of the people through their works wherever they go.

She said her government has been building Bangladesh Armed Forces in line with the Forces Goal-2030 which was formulated following the Defence Policy of 1974 adopted by the Father of the Nation.

The premier thanked the armed forces personnel for standing by the people in especially any natural disaster.

She also said the armed forces have also been contributing immensely to the country's advancement by taking part in the infrastructure development during the Awami League government across the country.
"So, our target is to take our country forward towards prosperity in a collective manner," she said.

Sheikh Hasina said her government is committed to transforming the country into a developed, prosperous and Smart Bangladesh free from poverty as the Father of the Nation's dream by 2041.

She continued that Bangladesh is now branded as the model of development on the global stage due to her government's massive development programmes.

"No one can neglect Bangladesh now. We will move around the world keeping our heads high with due dignity," she said.

Referring to the Covid-19 pandemic and Russia-Ukraine war, the prime minister said Bangladesh has also been facing its impacts like the world.

"So, we will have to make sure that no single inch of (fallow) land remains uncultivated," she said.

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The prime minister inspected the parade of the regiment riding on an open jeep and later took state salute as she was accorded a guard of honour.

She also laid wreath at the 'Bir Gaurav' monument erected in memory of the martyrs of the Bangladesh Infantry Regiment.

She attended the Darbar of the regiment as well.

Earlier, on her arrival at the venue, the prime minister was received by Chief of Army Staff General S M Shafiuddin Ahmed and Commandant of Bangladesh Infantry Regimental Centre and PAPA BIR Major General Khandakar Md Shahedul Emran.

Cabinet members, PM's defense adviser, chiefs of the three services, members of the parliament, senior civil and military officials, among others, were present at the function.​
 
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Forces Goal 2030 and beyond

FORCES Goal 2030 is a military modernisation programme adopted in 2009 for the Bangladesh army, navy and air force. The programme had a revision in 2017. It will enter its last quarter in...
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Forces Goal 2030 and beyond
by Mohammad Abdur Razzak 09 October, 2024, 00:00

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FORCES Goal 2030 is a military modernisation programme adopted in 2009 for the Bangladesh army, navy and air force. The programme had a revision in 2017. It will enter its last quarter in 2026. Principal purposes of this programme was to set out development priorities, ensuring consistency in development undertakings, yield the best value for investment in defence and promote indigenous manufacturing. Areas of Forces Goal 2030 were reformation of the forces to have optimum operational sustenance through the interface of horizontal and vertical expansion, defence research, indigenous manufacturing and the acquisition of modern military weapons.

A well designed and a well set out plan together with financial strength were key to this development programme. Financial allocation to support the programme included all current and capital expenditures on the defence ministry and its 26 embodied organisations including the armed forces and departments and agencies engaged in non-combat roles, the operation and maintenance of current inventories, procurement, retirement pensions of personnel, etc. Since the adoption of the programme in 2009, allocation for defence had incremental trend, providing an equilibrium between the plan and actions.

In defence budgeting, inflation is a critical constituent in determining the actual value of the allocation at year end. ‘Generally defence inflation is higher than ordinary inflation. The rate of inflation in the navies is higher than armies as naval expenditures are more capital intensive. Among the armed forces, air force has the worst rate of inflation. But due to air force’s low unit cost compared to navy, politically it is less damaging.’ Besides, geopolitical influence on the market players can exert different degrees of impact, triggering uncontrollable demand pull and cost push inflation. These are built-in intricacies in defence financial systems and market character. Estimating the financial situation 20 years ahead of the time and the possible risks in a defence supply chain demand an extreme analytical ability to see the future where nothing is assured. Inability to foresee the future without exercising such complex mathematics may produce judgmental errors, leading to complaints of insufficient fund allocation.

The army’s modernisation programme included organisational expansion and transformation of military units. As part of the expansion programme, the army has established three infantry divisions and two are in the making, keeping in mind to establish three independent corp command namely central, eastern and western commands. To increase special operation capabilities, new para commando battalion has been raised. The army aviation group’s bases at Lalmonirhat and in Chittagong have extended operational reach.

Going with the transformation of units, the army is converting part of infantry battalions into para infantry battalions and mechanised infantry battalions. To obtain optimum operational flexibility, the army has the focus on introducing diverse advanced equipment from night-vision goggles to main battle tanks, anti-tank guided missile systems, artillery systems, guided multiple rocket launcher systems and so forth from a range of countries. A review of acquisitions reveals that the army’s modernisation is heavily import-dependent and activities linking transformation and indigenisation are missing.

The navy’s principal goal in 2030 was to transform the navy into a three-dimensional force. In this context, the navy has achieved the goal. Since 2009, ‘a total of 31 warships, including 4 frigates, 6 corvettes, 4 large patrol crafts, 5 patrol crafts and 2 training ships were added to the fleet.’ The additions also included special warfare diving and salvage command, naval aviation command, submarine command, naval doctrine command, etc.

Given these portfolios, the naval programme seems to be moving on track with great endeavour to come out of the legacy of second-hand, off-the-shelf acquisitions and a fleet dominated by patrol craft. But out of 31 ships, 21 or so are offshore patrol craft/large patrol craft and coastal patrol craft, training ships, etc. A correlational incompatibility between projection, financial analysis and supply chain may be inescapably tying the navy to the old legacy and delaying the building of a fleet around higher combat capable ships. In its magnificent initiative, indigenous manufacturing is found loosely flagged. By the time the navy reaches the target year 2030, its principal combatants will cross the benchmark of combat effective economic service life generally accepted in the naval domain.

Five ships in the frigate flotilla will be 31 years old and two Hamilton Class cutter turned patrol frigates will be 66 years in 2030. All four missile corvettes will be aged between 15 and 20 years. UK-origin four offshore patrol vessels will be 52 to 54 years old. Over all, the fleet could suffer from ageing syndrome after 2030.

The navy acquired two submarines (Type 035G Ming Class) in 2016 from China. These submarines had been in service with the People’s Liberation Army Navy from 1990 to 2016. Before joining the Bangladesh navy, the boats went through upgrade extending the life to 2030. The upgrade included the installation of new sensors, modern computers and communication systems. So, the navy will have to decide before 2030 whether to opt for another life extension or replace them with off-the-shelf purchase or go for a new acquisition. A cost-benefit analysis of available choices should suggest the best possible option.

The Bangladesh air force’s Goal 2030 is designed to make the force a technologically advanced, well-trained and well-equipped force that can deter any threat to Bangladesh airspace. To efficiently perform duties and responsibilities, the air force has been divided into southern and northern command. New airbases in Cox’s Bazar and Dhaka have been commissioned and two are under construction to widen the force’s operational reach.

The air force has since 2009 acquired five refurbished C-130J, 21 MI171Sh from Russia, four AgustaWestland AW 139 helicopters from Italy, K-8 trainer and 16 Yak-130 fighter trainers from Russia. It is interesting to observe that the air force had its last acquisition of fighter aircraft in 2013, Chengdu F-7BGI from China. Since then, no new acquisition of fighter aircraft has been reported. Earlier purchases were eight MiG 29 in 2000. The air force seems to be precariously moving forward with its goal in 2030.

The hostile intelligence services instigated the politicisation of MiG 29 purchases immediately after its induction in 2000-2001 and now sanction against Russia may have complicated MiG 29s operational readiness and constrained maintenance of other Russian-built aircraft. Making aircraft is a very high-tech adventure. There has been no noticeable activities on indigenous manufacturing except the force’s projection of domestically built first-ever trainer aircraft BBT-1 and BBT-2. These were the force’s encouraging undertakings although they are reported to have had troubled test flight, there is scepticism about their flight worthiness though. Perfection comes from mistakes.

The Forces Goal 2030 has been the first of its kind to advance the future developments in three forces. Optimistically, the initiative should have ensured consistent progress aligned with the national military strategy and objective, economy in defence investment and developed greater understanding among the three forces. The Forces Goals 2030 supposedly has created invaluable learning curb on military planners. But, becoming a maker of warship or tank and artillery or fighter aircraft will remain ever challenging because of meagre heavy industrial engineering and technology capacity nationally. A national collective strategy should show the way to become a ‘maker’. Last but not least, defence offset contracting could be a win-win option to become a ‘maker of military hardware and software.’

Mohammad Abdur Razzak (safera690@yahoo.com), a retired commodore of Bangladesh navy, is a security analyst.​
 
Saif said:
Bangladesh Emerges as a Fearsome Military Power in 2025!
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Well - fearsome maybe a bit overstepping it.

We still don't have modern subs, modern frigates in sufficient numbers and of course no 5th Gen (or even 4th Gen) MMCA.

We have started developing an ab-initio trainer aircraft and have some basic tactical missiles.

If we need really capable tanks, MBT 2000 ain't it. One could argue getting tanks may be a waste, given how cheap ATGM's are - but we don't make/assemble those either.

"Mota dagey" these are basic wants and needs. I am sure I'm forgetting something...
 
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Revisiting ‘Forces Goal 2030’: Bangladesh’s Military Modernization Plan Under the New Government

Every major step taken during the Hasina administration is now subject to change – including Bangladesh’s first formalized military modernization blueprint.
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Revisiting ‘Forces Goal 2030’: Bangladesh’s Military Modernization Plan Under the New Government
Every major step taken during the Hasina administration is now subject to change – including Bangladesh’s first formalized military modernization blueprint.
By Khandakar Tahmid Rejwan
December 06, 2024
Credit: Wikimedia Commons/ Shadman Samee

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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a popular mass uprising has changed the strategic, political, and social dynamics of South Asia’s second-largest economy. Given the country’s pacifist foreign policy motto, it often gets overlooked that Bangladesh has the third most powerful armed forces in the region, only behind nuclear-armed India and Pakistan. Thus, Bangladesh is militarily the most powerful non-nuclear weapons state in South Asia.

Given its policy of non-alignment and strategic balancing with international and regional powers, a military with professional manpower and modern equipment has always been a crucial ambition for enhancing Bangladesh’s deterrence. However, the emphasis given to economic development – and the resulting lack of funds in the defense budget – meant that military ambition never materialized.

This changed in 2009, when, under Hasina’s direction, Dhaka initiated its first formalized military modernization plan, Forces Goal 2030. This plan – revised in 2017 – created a historic groundwork to meet the Bangladesh Armed Forces’ demand to transform into a sophisticated 21st century military. After more than 15 years of this initiative, the Armed Forces of Bangladesh (AFB) have been substantially upgraded.

With Hasina’s 15-year reign now over, the new interim government of Muhammad Yunus has initiated plans to reform key sectors and institutions of the country, including the police, judiciary, and constitution. Every major step taken during the previous administration is now subject to change. Therefore, it is not beyond question that the successes and limitations of Forces Goal 2030 may also undergo a reassessment by the current government.

Bangladesh’s shuffled geopolitical landscape and shifting security priorities in the post-Hasina period may require revisiting the current military modernization plan. This will also require securing deeper strategic ties with Dhaka’s primary arms sellers, such as China and Turkiye.

AFB Modernization Under Forces Goal 2030

The primary objective of Forces Goal 2023 is to modernize all three arms of the AFB, namely the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The plan calls for the reconfiguration of military formations, increasing manpower, creating new units, including of modern weapons with adequate training, revising military doctrine, and increasing the defense industrial base (DIB) for indigenous production, including transfers of technology. Given these goals, it can be termed as a holistic strategy to develop the AFB into a 21st century capable force.

Under Forces Goal 2030, the AFB has been renovated significantly. The Bangladesh Army acquired modern Russian BTR-80 and Turkish Otokar Cobra Armed Personnel Carrier (APCs) for its newly formed mechanized infantry units. Sophisticated MBT-2000 tanks and VT-5 light tanks were introduced to the Armored Corps from China. The Artillery Corps was inducted with multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) like the Turkish TRG-230 and TRG-300 Kasirga alongside the Chinese WS-22. Self-propelled artillery systems like the Serbian Nora B-52 were also added to the inventory. The Air Defense Artillery (ADA) Corps received FM-90 Short Range Air Defense Surface to Air Missiles (SHORAD SAMs), coming out from the legacy of operating only obsolete self-propelled guns for air defense and protection of key point installations. Turkish Bayeraktar TB-2 drones were bought for Army Aviation alongside transport aircraft and multipurpose helicopters from the West and Russia, respectively.

Due to consecutive legal victories against India and Myanmar over maritime boundaries, Bangladesh retains sovereignty over a large chunk of the Bay of Bengal (BoB). This heightened the importance of modernization for the Bangladesh Navy. Dhaka subsequently acquired two Ming-class submarines from Beijing and major ships for its surface fleet like Type 053H3 and Type 053H2 guided missile frigates, and Type 056 stealth-guided missile corvettes. Bangladesh also bought a pair of decommissioned cutters from the United States to enhance its naval presence. In 2011 Bangladesh’s Naval Aviation wing was formed with four German Dornier 228 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) and two Italian Augusta Westland maritime helicopters.

Subsequently, Dhaka’s focus on enhancing airpower also grew due to Myanmar’s repeated and aggressive breaches of Bangladeshi airspace. The Bangladesh Air Force received fourth-generation fighter trainers like the Russian Yak-130 and Chinese K-8. License-produced F-7BG and F-7BGI fighter interceptors were also introduced into the air fleet. The Air Force also acquired FM-90 SHORAD SAMs for small-area defense and Italian Selex RAT-31DL advanced 3D surveillance radar for land-based early warning systems.

Besides upgrading its inventory, Dhaka also established new formations with increased personnel. The Army raised three new divisions in 15 years, namely the 7th, 10th, and 17th Infantry Divisions, alongside the recently formed Adhoc Army Air Defense Corps. The lone Para-Commando Battalion was also strengthened to a Para-Commando Brigade in 2016. The Bangladesh Navy introduced aviation units, and the Bangladesh Air Force formed mobile SHORAD SAM units.

The AFB also focused on expanding its defense industry through its subsidiary Bangladesh Machine Tools Factory (BMTF) and Bangladesh Ordinance Factory (BOF). The BMTF now produces light vehicles like Arunima utility trucks, and the BOF provides indigenously produced small arms like BD-08 rifles, MANPADs, rockets, and grenades. This equipment is primarily produced indigenously through the technology transfer agreements with foreign partners.

Khulna Shipyard, under the Bangladesh Navy’s jurisdiction, has also successfully produced several small and lightly armed Offshore Petrol Vessels (OPVs) domestically. It intends to build larger vessels like frigates and corvettes, potentially with technical assistance from China or Turkiye, in the future, to bolster domestic manufacturing capacity.

The Rationale for Revisiting the Forces Goal 2030 and Prospective Overhauls

The interim government in Dhaka is now facing additional security challenges amid a new geopolitical reality as well as internal issues. In Rakhine and Chin states of Myanmar, rebels are gaining strongholds, and the Bangladesh-Myanmar border has turned into an active war zone. The Arakan Army (AA) has shot, abducted, and killed Bangladeshis near the Naf River. The violence across the border has also sparked new incursions of Rohingya refugees, as well as illegal border crossings by Myanmar security personnel seeking to avoid capture.

The relationship with India is also strained as anti-Bangladesh sentiment is riding high in India, culminating in a vandalism attack on Bangladesh’s Assistant High Commission in Agartala. Top Indian government officials like Amit Shah have publicly called for forces to ready for war, citing the situation in Bangladesh.

Inside Bangladesh, threats of destabilization are visible from non-state actors like the Kuki-Chin National Army (KNA), which is increasingly growing strong and receiving alleged foreign assistance, including arms, training, and safe haven.

The instability in neighboring Myanmar, war rhetoric propagating from India, and prospects of insurgency in the Chittagong Hill Tracts require the AFB to a build a strong force that is able to deter and counter any external and internal threats. For such purposes, a stronger AFB is mandatory, which will require revisiting the existing force modernization plan.

Dhaka must identify some of its contemporary shortcomings and look to improve the plan. New goals could include diversifying arms imports, acquiring critical weapons systems, prompting defense partners for a wider range of technology transfer deals, countering information warfare from adversaries, formulating an irregular warfare doctrine, and improving intelligence-based operations.

Besides, Dhaka can also integrate its second layer of territorial defense by formulating similar modernization plans for the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Bangladesh Coast Guard. Integration of these forces is vital as they will fall under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Defense in case of a national security crisis like war or conflict.

Voluntary basic training can be introduced in tertiary education institutions similar to the country’s Cadet Colleges. Through such programs, units of the Bangladesh National Cadet Corps can also be expanded for youth participation. This will create future candidates for the AFB’s officer corps and promote youth contribution to national security.

China Dependency and Turkish Alternatives

In recent years, Turkiye has become one of the major suppliers of weapons to Bangladesh. Dhaka is among Ankara’s top four destinations of military equipment. Dhaka’s interest in acquiring Turkish weapons stems from several factors, such as the poor quality of Chinese equipment, the aim to familiarize the AFB with NATO-grade weapons, a lower price tag in comparison with other Western suppliers, and Ankara’s willingness to facilitate indigenous production through technology transfers. The Bangladesh-Turkiye strategic partnership has seen significant positive development in recent years, which brings a strong impetus for both to deepen the existing ties.

This has now raised the potential to challenge China’s status as the primary arms exporter to Bangladesh. Arguably, it is hard to replace China’s top position; Beijing accounts for more than two-thirds of total arms sales to Dhaka. The AFB’s officers are well-trained in operating Beijing’s war materiel and have a deeply embedded tradition of using Chinese equipment. Therefore, the possibility of selection bias in procurement cannot be ruled out.

Moreover, Beijing’s ambassador has already launched a charm offensive with major political parties and stakeholders in Bangladesh. A positive image of China and brewing anti-India sentiment in Bangladesh might result in the deepening of a strategic partnership between Dhaka and Beijing. Dhaka might also prefer to purchase critical systems like multi-role fighter aircraft from Beijing given the dire necessity to replenish its air power and strategic deterrence.

Turkiye and China have been Bangladesh’s major suppliers of critical systems. Both countries have also opened new areas of strategic cooperation, like joint military drills and annual defense dialogues, with Bangladesh. Both Turkiye and China promote technology transfers to help develop Bangladesh’s defense industry. Thus, a prudent step for Dhaka will be to strike a balance between both strategic partners and avoid overdependency on any single supplier. This policy will also align with Dhaka’s foreign policy of geopolitical balancing, neutrality, and peaceful coexistence.

As more complex relationships with India and Myanmar develop, the need to revise Bangladesh’s military modernization plan becomes essential. Bangladesh may also opt for cooperation from China and Turkiye in this regard. No matter the internal political outcome, the strategic relationships with Ankara and Beijing seem to be sustainable.

For now, Bangladesh, led by Muhammad Yunus’ interim government, has a spectacular opportunity to revisit Forces Goal 2030. This will bolster Dhaka’s defense capabilities, fulfill contemporary force requirements, and maintain effective deterrence against traditional and nontraditional threats. Such feats are vital for Bangladesh to maintain internal and geopolitical stability.​
 
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I believe some of the goals in Forces Goal 2030 talks about self sufficiency in local mfg. (or even assembly) of Naval missiles and ammunition as well as assembly of some lower level sensors and instrumentation.

However - recent high level visits between Bangladesh and Pakistan Navy has had discussions about the six local builds of ultra modern frigates (~4000 ton plus displacement) with specs similar to PN inventory (Babur class) for commonality in weapons fits as well as sensors.

Maybe these will be initiated by Turkish Yards (Istanbul Naval Shipyard?) in the MILGEM design (Two in Turkey, four in Bangladesh/Chittagong).

Of course this is all speculation unless officially confirmed.

Whatever the designs turn out to be - they must have VLS. Heck - even the new Pakistan Navy Milgem Corvette (Babur Class) has a six-cell VLS and displaces 3000 tons, which is bigger than our Navy's lead ship.

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I believe some of the goals in Forces Goal 2030 talks about self sufficiency in local mfg. (or even assembly) of Naval missiles and ammunition as well as assembly of some lower level sensors and instrumentation.

However - recent high level visits between Bangladesh and Pakistan Navy has had discussions about the six local builds of ultra modern frigates (~4000 ton plus displacement) with specs similar to PN inventory (Babur class) for commonality in weapons fits as well as sensors.

Maybe these will be initiated by Turkish Yards (Istanbul Naval Shipyard?) in the MILGEM design (Two in Turkey, four in Bangladesh/Chittagong).

Of course this is all speculation unless officially confirmed.

Whatever the designs turn out to be - they must have VLS. Heck - even the new Pakistan Navy Milgem Corvette (Babur Class) has a six-cell VLS and displaces 3000 tons, which is bigger than our Navy's lead ship.

Babur-class corvette - Wikipedia

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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?
 
Saif said:
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?
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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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বাংলাদেশকে সামরিক প্রযুক্তি হস্তান্তর করেছে চীন: গবেষণা প্রতিবেদন
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১১ মার্চ ২০২৫, ২২:৪৩

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বাংলাদেশকে বিভিন্ন ধরনের সামরিক প্রযুক্তি হস্তান্তর করেছে চীন। এর মাধ্যমে দেশীয় প্রতিরক্ষা শিল্প ঘাঁটি (ডিফেন্স ইন্ডাস্ট্রিয়াল বেস) গড়ে তোলার প্রচেষ্টা নিয়েছে বাংলাদেশ।

মঙ্গলবার (১১ মার্চ) প্রকাশিত ‘ন্যাশনাল ইমেজ অব চায়না ইন বাংলাদেশ’ শীর্ষক এক গবেষণাপত্রে এ তথ্য জানানো হয়। স্থানীয় একটি হোটেলে সেন্টার ফর অলটারনেটিভ আয়োজিত গবেষণাপত্রের উদ্বোধনী অনুষ্ঠানে ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের সাবেক প্রফেসর এবং সেন্টার ফর অলটারনেটিভের নির্বাহী পরিচালক ইমতিয়াজ আহমেদ, চীনের রাষ্ট্রদূত ইয়াও ওয়েনসহ অনেকে এতে অংশগ্রহণ করেন।

প্রধান উপদেষ্টা মুহাম্মদ ইউনূসের চীন সফরের আগে বাংলাদেশ ও চীনের প্রতিরক্ষা সম্পর্ক নিয়ে এই তথ্য প্রকাশ করা হয়। সবকিছু ঠিক থাকলে আগামী ২৬ মার্চ চীন সফরে যাবেন প্রধান উপদেষ্টা। ২৮ মার্চ চীনের প্রেসিডেন্ট শি জিনপিংয়ের সঙ্গে তার বৈঠকের কথা রয়েছে।

গবেষণাপত্রে বলা হয়, বেইজিং বাংলাদেশকে রাইফেল, রকেট লঞ্চার, ম্যানপ্যাড, হালকা ইউটিলিটি যানবাহন ইত্যাদির মতো ছোট ও মাঝারি আকারের অস্ত্রের জন্য বাংলাদেশ অর্ডিন্যান্স ফ্যাক্টরি এবং বাংলাদেশ মেশিন টুলস ফ্যাক্টরিকে প্রযুক্তি স্থানান্তর করেছে, যা একটি দেশীয় প্রতিরক্ষা শিল্প ঘাঁটি (ডিফেন্স ইন্ডাস্ট্রিয়াল বেস) গড়ে তোলার লক্ষ্য অর্জনে সহায়তা। ২০১২ সালে চীনা সহায়তায়, বাংলাদেশ নৌবাহিনী খুলনা শিপইয়ার্ডে নির্মিত প্রথম দেশীয়ভাবে উৎপাদিত পেট্রোল জাহাজও নৌবহরে অন্তর্ভুক্ত করে।

২০২৪ সালে আগস্টে ক্ষমতা পালাবদলের পরও দুই দেশের সম্পর্কে কোনও ধরনের পরিবর্তন হয়নি বলে জানানো হয় গবেষণা প্রতিবেদনে। ২০২৪ সালের অক্টোবরে, পিপলস লিবারেশন আর্মি নেভি তাদের যুদ্ধজাহাজ চি জিগুয়াং এবং জিং গ্যাংশানকে চট্টগ্রাম বন্দরে শুভেচ্ছা সফরের জন্য পাঠিয়েছিল।

গবেষণা প্রতিবেদনে বলা হয়— এটি ঢাকায় ক্ষমতার পরিবর্তন সত্ত্বেও প্রতিরক্ষা সম্পর্ক অক্ষুণ্ণ থাকার প্রতীক। অন্তর্বর্তী সরকার ক্ষমতা গ্রহণের পর এটি ছিল কোনও বিদেশি নৌযানের প্রথম সফর। নতুন অন্তর্বর্তী সরকার চীনের সঙ্গে প্রতিরক্ষা ও নিরাপত্তা সহযোগিতা আরও দৃঢ় করার ইচ্ছা প্রকাশ করেছে। ২০২৪ সালের অক্টোবরে ঢাকায় অনুষ্ঠিত এক সেমিনারে পররাষ্ট্র উপদেষ্টা মো. তৌহিদ হোসেন দ্বিপক্ষীয় প্রতিরক্ষা সহযোগিতা অব্যাহত রাখার জন্য সরকারের ইচ্ছার ওপর জোর দিয়েছিলেন। তিনি নিশ্চিত করেছেন যে বাংলাদেশ চীনের সঙ্গে আরও প্রতিরক্ষা সহযোগিতা চায় এবং প্রতিরক্ষা সহযোগিতাকে দ্বিপক্ষীয় সম্পর্কের একটি অপরিহার্য উপাদান হিসেবে চিহ্নিত করে।

সামরিক চুক্তি

২০০২ সালে উভয় দেশ সামরিক প্রশিক্ষণ এবং প্রতিরক্ষা উৎপাদনসহ একটি প্রতিরক্ষা সহযোগিতা চুক্তি স্বাক্ষর করে। এর ফলে দুই দেশের মধ্যে প্রতিরক্ষা ও নিরাপত্তা সম্পর্ক একটি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ মাইলফলকে পৌঁছায়। এই চুক্তিটি দুই রাষ্ট্রের মধ্যে প্রতিরক্ষা সহযোগিতাকে খণ্ডিত পদ্ধতি গ্রহণের পরিবর্তে প্রাতিষ্ঠানিকীকরণে সহায়তা করেছিল। উল্লেখ্য, চীন হলো দুটি দেশের মধ্যে প্রথম, যারা বাংলাদেশের সঙ্গে এ ধরনের প্রতিরক্ষা চুক্তি করেছে।

২০১৪ সালে উভয় দেশ সামরিক সহযোগিতার বিষয়ে চারটি চুক্তি স্বাক্ষর করে। এর মধ্যে একটি চুক্তি ছিল—যেখানে পিপলস লিবারেশন আর্মি (পিএলএ) বাংলাদেশের সশস্ত্র বাহিনীকে (এএফবি) বিনামূল্যে প্রশিক্ষণ এবং সরবরাহসহ সামরিক সহায়তা প্রদান করবে। আরেকটি চুক্তিতে বলা হয়েছিল, পিএলএ বাংলাদেশকে ‘বাংলাদেশ ইউনিভার্সিটি অব প্রফেশনালসে (বিইউপি)’ একটি ভাষা ল্যাব স্থাপনে সহায়তা করবে। বাংলাদেশ এবং চীন জাতিসংঘের শান্তিরক্ষা অভিযানেও (ইউএনপিকেওএস) সহযোগিতা করে। ২০২৪ সালের মে মাসে উভয় দেশ একটি ঐতিহাসিক যৌথ সামরিক মহড়া আয়োজন করে, যা তাদের ঘনিষ্ঠ প্রতিরক্ষা সম্পর্ক পুনর্ব্যক্ত করে।

প্রতিরক্ষা সামগ্রী ক্রয়

বাংলাদেশ ও চীনের মধ্যে দ্বিপক্ষীয় সহযোগিতার অন্যতম প্রধান ভিত্তি হলো প্রতিরক্ষা সহযোগিতা। ১৯৭৫ সালে আনুষ্ঠানিক সম্পর্ক গড়ে ওঠার পর থেকে এটি দ্বিপক্ষীয় সম্পর্কের অন্যতম গুরুত্বপূর্ণ অগ্রাধিকার। ১৯৭৫ সালে অভ্যন্তরীণ রাজনৈতিক পরিবর্তনের কারণে, সামরিক সরঞ্জাম এবং প্রতিরক্ষা সহায়তার জন্য চীন একটি নির্ভরযোগ্য অংশীদার হয়ে ওঠে। অনেক বিশেষজ্ঞ মনে করেন, ১৯৭৫ সাল থেকে ঢাকা ভারত-সোভিয়েত অক্ষ থেকে পাকিস্তান-চীন অক্ষের দিকে বেশি ঝুঁকে পড়ে। সোভিয়েত সামরিক সহযোগিতা কমে যায় এবং চীন শূন্যস্থান পূরণের সুযোগ নেয়। বাংলাদেশের কৌশলগত বিবেচনার কারণে চীনের সঙ্গে প্রতিরক্ষা সহযোগিতাও গতিশীল হয়ে ওঠে। কারণ বড় একটি সময়জুড়ে বাংলাদেশ তার প্রতিবেশী ভারত এবং মিয়ানমারের সঙ্গে তুলনামূলকভাবে প্রতিকূল পরিবেশ বজায় রেখেছিল।

১৯৭৫ থেকে ১৯৮০ সাল পর্যন্ত চীনের প্রতিরক্ষা সহায়তা দ্বিপক্ষীয় সম্পর্কের কেন্দ্রবিন্দুতে পরিণত হয়, কারণ এটি ওই সময়ে বাংলাদেশের ৭৮ শতাংশ অস্ত্র সরবরাহ করে।

গবেষণা প্রতিবেদনের তথ্য বলছে, বর্তমানে বাংলাদেশ চীনা অস্ত্রের দ্বিতীয় বৃহত্তম ক্রেতা। ২০১৯ থেকে ২০২৩ সাল পর্যন্ত চীনের মোট অস্ত্র বিক্রির ১১ শতাংশ ছিল বাংলাদেশ। বিশ্বের ২৬তম বৃহত্তম অস্ত্র ক্রেতা হিসেবে বাংলাদেশ ২০১৯-২০২৩ সাল পর্যন্ত চীন থেকে তার মোট অস্ত্রের প্রায় ৭২ শতাংশ কিনেছে। স্টকহোম ইন্টারন্যাশনাল পিস রিসার্চ ইনস্টিটিউট অনুসারে, ২০১০-২০১৯ সাল পর্যন্ত চীন থেকে অস্ত্র ক্রয়ে ২৫৯ কোটি ডলার ব্যয় করেছে বাংলাদেশ। ঢাকা বেইজিং থেকে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ অস্ত্র কিনেছে, যার মধ্যে রয়েছে সামুদ্রিক টহল জাহাজ, কর্ভেট, ট্যাঙ্ক, যুদ্ধবিমান এবং ভূমি থেকে আকাশ এবং জাহাজ বিধ্বংসী ক্ষেপণাস্ত্র।

বাংলাদেশ সেনাবাহিনী ভিটি-৫ হালকা ট্যাঙ্ক এবং এমবিটি-২০০০ প্রধান যুদ্ধ ট্যাঙ্কের মতো আধুনিক এবং অত্যাধুনিক চীনা অস্ত্র ব্যবহার করে। বাংলাদেশ বিমানবাহিনী কে-৮-এর মতো অত্যাধুনিক প্রশিক্ষক চীনা জেট ফাইটার এবং এফএম-৯০-এর মতো স্বল্পপাল্লার এয়ার ডিফেন্স সারফেস এয়ার মিসাইল সিস্টেম চালু করেছে। বাংলাদেশ নৌবাহিনী ২০৫ মিলিয়ন ডলার মূল্যে একজোড়া চীনা মিং ক্লাস সাবমেরিন এবং সারফেস জাহাজ বহরের জন্য একটি নতুন প্রজন্মের চীনা টাইপ ০৫৬ স্টিলথ কর্ভেট কিনেছে।

শর্তহীন বিক্রি

গবেষণা প্রতিবেদনে বলা হয়, চীন যে অস্ত্র সরবরাহ করে, সেটি বাংলাদেশের অভ্যন্তরীণ রাজনৈতিক পরিবেশে কোনও শর্ত যুক্ত করে না। এটি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ সামরিক সরঞ্জামের সুবিধা প্রদান করে, বাংলাদেশকে অন্যান্য দেশ এই সুবিধা দেবে না।

চীনের সঙ্গে প্রতিরক্ষা সহযোগিতা বাংলাদেশের উচ্চাকাঙ্ক্ষী সামরিক আধুনিকীকরণ অভিযান—‘ফোর্স গোল ২০৩০’ উল্লেখযোগ্যভাবে বৃদ্ধি করেছে এবং চীনকে বাংলাদেশের প্রধান প্রতিরক্ষা অংশীদার হিসেবে পরিণত করেছে। পূর্ব পরিচিতি, ঐতিহ্য এবং পছন্দের কারণে, বাংলাদেশের সশস্ত্র বাহিনী তাদের অস্ত্রাগারে আধুনিক চীনা অস্ত্র সংগ্রহ করতে চায়। তাছাড়া, বেইজিং অন্যান্য দেশের তুলনায় তুলনামূলক কম খরচে আধুনিক, উচ্চ প্রযুক্তির এবং অত্যাধুনিক সামরিক সরঞ্জাম সরবরাহ করে।

উভয় দেশ শান্তিরক্ষা, উন্নয়ন এবং সংঘাত নিরসনে সহযোগিতা বৃদ্ধির ক্ষেত্রে ইতিবাচক এবং গঠনমূলক মনোভাব প্রদর্শন করেছে। দ্বিপক্ষীয় সম্পর্কের প্রথম দিক থেকেই, সামরিক সরঞ্জাম ক্রয় এবং সরবরাহ প্রতিরক্ষা সহযোগিতার অবিচ্ছেদ্য অংশ হয়ে দাঁড়িয়েছে। ধীরে ধীরে, সময়ের সাথে সাথে, দুই দেশের মধ্যে প্রতিরক্ষা সহযোগিতা কেবল অস্ত্র বিক্রির মধ্যেই সীমাবদ্ধ থাকেনি, বরং সামগ্রিক হয়ে উঠেছে বলে গবেষণা প্রতিবেদনে উল্লেখ করা হয়েছে।​
 
ভাই আমাদের বিভিন্ন সাইজ এর রেঞ্জ এর মিজাইল দরকার। ঐটা থাকতে হবে বহরে । আর পাকিস্তান বিমান বাহিনীর চীন হাইপারসনিক মিসাইল আমাদর লাগবে, থাকলে ভালো। পি ২৮২ ।
 
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Bilal9 said:
ভাই আমাদের বিভিন্ন সাইজ এর রেঞ্জ এর মিজাইল দরকার। ঐটা থাকতে হবে বহরে । আর পাকিস্তান বিমান বাহিনীর চীন হাইপারসনিক মিসাইল আমাদর লাগবে, থাকলে ভালো। পি ২৮২ ।
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P-282 has a range of more than 300km so Pakistan cannot export this missile. More realistic option is China's CM-302. It's a supersonic anti ship missile with a range of 300km. China's CM-302 is the perfect answer for India's Brahmos.
 
Sharma Ji said:
O koi war woor ni honi India - BD ich.

3 sides gherao'd.. 4th is Bay of Bengal..

IN Eastern command wonly:

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Kallo war..
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The point is not to prepare for offense but defense.

Like I told your buddy Krishna, we will welcome Indian Army with 10 divisions on all 3 sides. With Ganda Phool ka Malya.

The aggression is all coming from Indian defence establishment and its media, because we booted out Hasina.

If India wants war - then we will have to oblige...

@Mainerik, @Dogun18, @PakistanProud bhais your thoughts.
 
Bilal9 said:
The point is not to prepare for offense but defense.

Like I told your buddy Krishna, we will welcome Indian Army with 10 divisions on all 3 sides. With Ganda Phool ka Malya.

The aggression is all coming from Indian defence establishment and its media, because we booted out Hasina.

If India wants war - then we will have to oblige...

@Mainerik, @Dogun18, @PakistanProud bhais your thoughts.
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Yaar aapka mulk ekdum bequeathed hai

India no covet any land, mamla is settled

or Indira Ji would have made a more decisive move back when

our establishment a bit wary of Chinese influence, is about all.

I do not forsee any major trouble, jo hai, that too will die down

BD, only you here are qualified to speak on, it sounds dire, and may well be the case that your lot is all riled up and not in favor of India.. nobody is interested in opening a 'new front' military hostilities wise here.

Who knows what the future holds but the worst has passed, for now.. just a matter of adjusting to new realities.. square peg/round hole scene, but if we're flexible and pragmatic, can.

India BD is good history, went sour 50 years down the road, but is mostly salvageable.. dunno.. you say.
 
Sharma Ji said:
Yaar aapka mulk ekdum bequeathed hai

India no covet any land, mamla is settled

or Indira Ji would have made a more decisive move back when

our establishment a bit wary of Chinese influence, is about all.

I do not forsee any major trouble, jo hai, that too will die down

BD, only you here are qualified to speak on, it sounds dire, and may well be the case that your lot is all riled up and not in favor of India.. nobody is interested in opening a 'new front' military hostilities wise here.

Who knows what the future holds but the worst has passed, for now.. just a matter of adjusting to new realities.. square peg/round hole scene, but if we're flexible and pragmatic, can.

India BD is good history, went sour 50 years down the road, but is mostly salvageable.. dunno.. you say.
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I don't see any major problems down the road. Modiji and his team have realized that Hasina is a dead horse and she's history. Hasina's children are incompetent and unwanted in Bangladesh politics. Ditto for BNP's dynastic politics - they are history as well. Water under the bridge...

The student revolutionaries in Bangladesh have formed a new party and they will compete against other new GEN Z-led parties as well (there are quite a few very erudite entrants new in politics) who seem to signal good governance because they are highly qualified, they are regular faces in media who seem to have definite plans for development rather than the usual scheming to go into power for corruption reasons.

The interim govts. approach in Bangladesh about India has been nothing less than pragmatic and sober.

Time for new framework and new narratives under new rules for bilateral relations with India.
 
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Bilal9 said:
The focus of Bangladesh China defense cooperation is Tactical SRBM's and drones as I understand it. Production of those items will be indigenized.
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I fully agree with you. One more thing I want to tell you is that China is also eager to transfer small arms/armored vehicles/artillery technologies to Bangladesh. But Bangladesh has its own shortcomings as its defense budget is too small to fund all these projects in short term. That's why we need to build a long term defense cooperation relationship with China. Thanx.
 
Mainerik said:
@Jiangnan @Krishna with Flute
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In Bengali.

However, I believe that Bangladesh should focus on economic development. They have 97% border sharing with India with whom they have resolved all border issues. Bangladesh buying any weapons is not going to give it any advantage.

However, rising Islamic radicalism will lead Bangladesh to attempt idiocy like Pakistan resulting into poverty, humiliation and debt trap only.
 
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Any weapons given by China to Pakistan didn't make any difference. We saw that in recent conflict. Evenif China deploys half of PLA into Pakistan, India can finish it off in half of the day. We saw the example. 11 of their air bases hit in less than half of an hour. India did not use 10% of its force. Those who thinks that they can cause any challange to India with Sh**y Chinese weapons may do permutations and combinations themselves.
 
Krishna with Flute said:
Any weapons given by China to Pakistan didn't make any difference. We saw that in recent conflict. Evenif China deploys half of PLA into Pakistan, India can finish it off in half of the day. We saw the example. 11 of their air bases hit in less than half of an hour. India did not use 10% of its force. Those who thinks that they can cause any challange to India with Sh**y Chinese weapons may do permutations and combinations themselves.
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The Secret Behind Pakistan’s Air Combat Victory Over India

 
Saif said:
The Secret Behind Pakistan’s Air Combat Victory Over India

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Pakistan and China always wins. I have explained it earlier. After first day, India observed SEED called supression of enemy air defence. They couldn't even air born to counter Indian airforce. India hit their 11 air bases, 9 other bases and 2 nuclear installations without any collateral damage. More than a dozen Pakistani aircraft, 2 AWA&C, one transaction aircraft, hundreds of drones, all ballistic missiles fired by Pakistan were shot down. If this is victory, congratulations to Pakistan and wish them same victory against and again.
 
Krishna with Flute said:
Any weapons given by China to Pakistan didn't make any difference. We saw that in recent conflict. Evenif China deploys half of PLA into Pakistan, India can finish it off in half of the day. We saw the example. 11 of their air bases hit in less than half of an hour. India did not use 10% of its force. Those who thinks that they can cause any challange to India with Sh**y Chinese weapons may do permutations and combinations themselves.
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I don't look down on India. Hope Indians understand what “half PLA” means? Only talk about J-10C. Approximately 350 aircraft.

Is there a total of 350 fighter jets that India can fly?
 
Krishna with Flute said:
Pakistan and China always wins. I have explained it earlier. After first day, India observed SEED called supression of enemy air defence. They couldn't even air born to counter Indian airforce. India hit their 11 air bases, 9 other bases and 2 nuclear installations without any collateral damage. More than a dozen Pakistani aircraft, 2 AWA&C, one transaction aircraft, hundreds of drones, all ballistic missiles fired by Pakistan were shot down. If this is victory, congratulations to Pakistan and wish them same victory against and again.
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India always wins. Indians just like to kneel down and surrender.

btw，Pangong Lake is very beautiful. The Chinese like it very much.
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