[🇧🇩-Navy] Submarine Warfare

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Bangladesh Navy operates two refurbished Chinese Type 035G (Ming Class) diesel-electric submarines, BNS Nabajatra (S 161) and BNS Joyjatra (S 162), acquired in 2016 to establish its submarine force, primarily serving as training platforms with capabilities for anti-submarine warfare using torpedoes and mines. These submarines were commissioned in 2017 and marked a significant step in enhancing Bangladesh's maritime power in the Bay of Bengal, with plans for future, more advanced acquisitions.

Key Details​

• Acquisition: Two Type 035G (Ming Class) submarines bought from China in 2013, delivered in 2016.​
• Commissioned: March 12, 2017, establishing Bangladesh's first submarine force.​
• Names: BNS Nabajatra (S 161) and BNS Joyjatra (S 162).​
• Type: Diesel-electric attack submarines (SSK).​
• Role: Primarily for training, but capable of attack missions, equipped with torpedoes and mines.​
• Significance: A foundational step for the navy, preparing for more modern submarine platforms in the future, according to The Diplomat.​