Bangladesh navy Discussion and Updates

asad uz zaman

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Bangladesh Navy is at transition point. The Navy is desperately looking for at least 3 frigates to replace the old ones opting for old/new from any country in the world.
 
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SURB

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Bangladesh Navy is at transition point. The Navy is desperately looking for at least 3 frigates to replace the old ones opting for old/new from any country in the world.
Have they shown interest in any particular model or any news of ongoing negotiations about the new frigades.Kindly elaborate a bit.:cool:
 

spikespeigel_77

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Bangladesh Navy is at transition point. The Navy is desperately looking for at least 3 frigates to replace the old ones opting for old/new from any country in the world.
Bangladesh is desperate to secure its claim on disputed natural gas deposits in the Bay of Bengal which is also being claimed by Myanmar.:ar15
 

T.C.P

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Have they shown interest in any particular model or any news of ongoing negotiations about the new frigades.Kindly elaborate a bit.:cool:
our navy is planning to procure either Korean Ulsan class frigates, or the Chinese 0H531 class frigate. We are going to upgrade the the two guided missile frigates in service as well. we are also procuring 16 Turkish Milgem class missile corvettes and submarines
 

SURB

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Which submarines Bangladeshi navy is considering for purchase?
i have read somewhere they are acquiring Type-209 subs from germany is it true.?
 

T.C.P

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Which submarines Bangladeshi navy is considering for purchase?
i have read somewhere they are acquiring Type-209 subs from germany is it true.?
yes there have been reports on or seamen being sent to Turkey to train with their Type-209 sub
 

T.C.P

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here is our Navys expansion plan for the forces goal 2020-
3 New guided missile frigates to serve along side BNS Osman and BNS Khalid Bin Walid.
3 large patrol vessels with helicopter decks.
12 patrol craft
2 utility landing craft
4 new missile boat
unknown???no. of submarines
the 3 old ex- brittish frigates are to be retired.
all new ships and the existing missile frigates and missile boats are to be equipped with new anti shipping missiles from china( C-802 ) and new air defence systems

these purchases were accepted by thye parliamentary standing committe in 2009.all these new ships' procurement and the modernisation process is to be completed b 2019
 

asad uz zaman

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Have they shown interest in any particular model or any news of ongoing negotiations about the new frigades.Kindly elaborate a bit.:cool:
the frigate should have SSM and SAM, helo deck, good electronic gadgets, max 15 years old, no particular choice, preferably western origin
 

T.C.P

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the frigate should have SSM and SAM, helo deck, good electronic gadgets, max 15 years old, no particular choice, preferably western origin
The frigates we are purchasing will have SSm and SAMs. We are looking for Missile frigates after all. the new Frigates will be ipgraded with the latest Chinese and Russian Electronics and Missile systems:devil
 
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SURB

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well yes BN is in need of some good frigades and subs,i hope and prey they get the best, because of the geopolitical situation BN must be strong against any western aggression and must avoid blockade in war situations.I usually get a bit emotional when someone reminds me of 1971 war scenario,it must not happen again for Bangladesh.
 

shag

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well yes BN is in need of some good frigades and subs,i hope and prey they get the best, because of the geopolitical situation BN must be strong against any western aggression and must avoid blockade in war situations.I usually get a bit emotional when someone reminds me of 1971 war scenario,it must not happen again for Bangladesh.
Western aggression?? what are you implying here?? bangladesh and india were allies in the liberation war.
 

jaffo4011

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there doesnt seem to be any sources behind these claims by the original author........can you substantiate please
 

Sea Toby

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One can easily google the media sources. While the government has decided to buy two used frigates, nothing is final. The devil is in the details of a sale, whether new or used. The trick is to finalize a purchase or sale.
 

T.C.P

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again,what are your sources for this information.???
Big plan on war weapon purchase
JS told of 10-yr dev plan for armed forces

Staff Correspondent

The government yesterday unveiled its plans and ongoing processes of purchasing weapons of war and armoured vehicles to enhance and consolidate combat proficiency of Bangladesh Army, Navy and Air Force.

Planning Minister Air Vice Marshal (retd) AK Khandker, also in charge of the defence ministry in parliamentary affairs, yesterday notified the parliament about the government's plans and on going processes for the purchase.

He said the government has planned to buy various weapons of war and combat vehicles in the current fiscal year as part of its 10-year-long development plan for the armed forces.

Efforts have been made to purchase seven tanks and one armoured recovery vehicle for army, and 80 armoured vehicles, five armoured recovery vehicles, five armoured ambulances and two helicopters for UN peacekeeping mission, added Khandker.

"Besides, the government has approved in principle and allocated necessary funds to double the capacity of Bangladesh Ordnance Factory to produce ammunition for small arms," said the planning minister in reply to a written query from BNP lawmaker Harunur Rashid.

He said, the process of purchasing two maritime patrol aircraft through international tender and building of five patrol craft at Khulna shipyard is underway. The decision on building or purchasing two large patrol craft, a hydrographic survey vessel and one oil tanker at local or foreign shipyard is also under consideration.

In addition, the government has planned to purchase one or two old frigates for navy from other countries under government to government deal, he said, adding that process of purchasing of offshore patrol vessel from UK navy and a large patrol craft are progressing.

"The government also has plans to upgrade missile boats and patrol crafts with modern missiles to improve the combat efficiency of navy," he said.

On modernising the air force Khandker said the government has a scheme to purchase a fighter squadron, air-to-air missiles, one surface-to-air missile system, one air defence radar and two helicopters in the current fiscal year.

EXPENDITURE ON MEDICAL & TRAINING
In reply to AL lawmaker Israfil Alam's query, the planning minister also placed a report on the armed forces' previous five years' expenditure on medical and training purposes through military medical service directorate.

According to the report, since fiscal year 2005-06 Tk 338.03 crore was spent on medical purpose while Tk 1.35 crore on training.

NEW CADET COLLEGE
In response to a query from Jatiya Party lawmaker MA Jabber, the planning minister said the government has a plan to set up a women's cadet college in Gopalganj or in Khulna or Bagerhat depending on availability of land and fund.

http://www.thedailys....php?nid=124940
 

SURB

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Western aggression?? what are you implying here?? bangladesh and india were allies in the liberation war.
Oops!! never listened about Bangladesh before 1971 war, wasn't the 1971 war caused separation of east PAKISTAN and Bangladesh appeared.Weaker Naval power on that front was one of the causes.
 

aaaditya

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Oops!! never listened about Bangladesh before 1971 war, wasn't the 1971 war caused separation of east PAKISTAN and Bangladesh appeared.Weaker Naval power on that front was one of the causes.
i guess you never heard of mukti bahini and the role that they played in the liberation war ,in liberating bangladesh.
 

SABRE

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& what does this thread has to do with Liberation War or Pakistan or India? Its about Bangladesh Navy in present so keep it that way or the thread is going to be locked.
 

T.C.P

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There has been a recent rumour that the the 2 frigates could be ex-RN type 22. This could be true as the present govt. wants to purchase a lot of weapons from the west mainly the UK.
 
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