DefMil - Bangladesh Defence Observer (BDO)

#Defence SME, writer, golfer and patriot from #Bangladesh. Passionate about military technology and history. DM inquiries welcome. #DefMil - Semper invicta!

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Everyone of us, esp those in power should do something in our life time for the country so that it leaves a positive legacy. We fought so hard for our independence, we can never allow any country to suppress us, our ways and our bright future. Onward and upwards. Semper invicta!

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The Bangladesh Army is one of the most prolific users of the Metis-M1 ATGM, which are acquired from Russia. The combat-proven Metis short-range anti-tank guided missile system is suitable for engagements in light of threats faced by Bangladesh. #DEFMIL #AntiTank #BangladeshArmy

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Cheap, lightweight but highly effective Chinese-made 120mm PF-98 anti-tank rockets are deployed at #infantry company level by the #BangladeshArmy to provide a very good anti-tank/anti-bunker capability to troops of that echelon. Max range: 800 m (HEAT) 1800 m (HEI). #DEFMIL

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The #BangladeshArmy equipped its air defence units with an improved version of the QW-2 VSHORAD. The new variant offers possible improvements in speed, sensory & response performance. The QW-2 is also used by the #BangladeshNavy. #DEFMIL #AirDefence

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The Northrop Grumman AN/APG-83 Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR) is a full-performance fire control radar for the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon and other aircraft w max range of 370km. Its derived from the F-22's APG-77 and the F-35's APG-81 FCRs. #DEFMIL #Technology

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🇩🇪 German-made Grob G 120TP primary trainers are fully operational with the 🇧🇩 #BangladeshAirForce today. #DEFMIL #AvGeek #AviationPhotography @GermanEmbassyBD @GerAmbBD @BD_Air_Force @GrobAircraft

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No 'Chinese missile hub' - #China builds MRO facilities for existing missiles in Bangladesh armed forces inventory. Tri-services of Bangladesh use the FM-90 widely. #DEFMIL #BangladeshArmy #BangladeshNavy #BangladeshAirForce

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#BangladeshAirForce's German-made Grob G 120TP primary trainers are fully operational now with "The Eaglets" at the #BangladeshAirForceAcademy at #Jashore. #DEFMIL @GermanEmbassyBD @GerAmbBD @GrobAircraft

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#BangladeshOrdnanceFactories (BOF) to ramp up small arms ammunition production by 25 million. Presently they manufacture about 100 million rounds of 7.62x39, 7.62x51 and 7.62x54 mm rounds munitions. Increase will focus on 7.62x39 and 7.62x54 mm lines. #DEFMIL #MadeInBangladesh

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The #BangladeshAirForce has requested 3x C-130J or 2x C-130J-30 air frames from the #RoyalAirForce during bilateral defence talks between the two strategic partner nations. Here a C-130J pilot of the BAF checks his helmet mounted NVG set ahead of a sortie. #DEFMIL

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#BangladeshArmy's 99 Composite Brigade conducted FTX at Jazeera side of the Padma bridge to simulate effective defence of the KPI during war time. Advanced weaponry including SHORADS & ATGM are visible in the photo releases. #DEFMIL

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Rare collage of #BangladeshArmy ParaCommando Brigade - 3D force multiplier. #DEFMIL

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🇨🇳K-8W and 🇷🇺Yak-130 trainer jet aircraft of 🇧🇩#BangladeshAirForce in formation. #DEFMIL

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Good pictures of Bangladesh Air Force's 2nd Gen FM-90 SHORAD from WINTEX-2022 annual military exercise held across all bases of the country. #DEFMIL

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#BangladeshAirForce conducts its annual #militaryexercise WINTEX 2022 involving all air & ground units including fighters, transports, helicopters, air defence missile and radar units. #DEFMIL

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If alternative payment methods are not exercised, Bangladeshi forces might face difficulties sourcing spare parts for most of their Russian-origin military hardware. #DEFMIL

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@CasusBellii #BangladeshArmy uses these widely for infantry and Special Forces platoons. These are perfect for platoons.

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#BangladeshArmy purchased a large quantity of AK-15 assault rifles from #Kalashnikov via #Rosoboronexport last year. The AK-15 will augment the indigenously manufactured BD-05 assault rifles currently in service. AK-15 deliveries are ongoing. #DEFMIL #SmallArms #Procurement

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#Ukraine has been fueling repression against civilians in #Myanmar, where the military junta is using Ukrainian-made defence equipment to main and murder pro-democracy activities & Rohingya ethnic minorities.
Ukranian hardware: BTR-3/4, MMT-40 light tanks, & 2SIU SPH. #DEFMIL

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@aiman_favian Gun salute was not part of the actual ceremony. It was added for decorative purposes because the officer is from the regiment or artillery.

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All the blood, pain and hardship. Every last bead of sweat was worth it. It was the honour of a life time to serve as a faithful officer of the Bangladesh Army. Our troops are like our family. Our bond is unbreakable. #DEFMIL #ArmyLife #BangladeshArmy #Honor #Duty #Sacrifice

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Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) is used by the military for economic & logistic purposes. You can see #BangladeshArmy patrol units using DJI Mavic drones to conduct surveillance (against IEDs/mines/ambush). In the b/g the drone operator's #Otokar Cobra II LAV is visible. #DEFMIL