Operation Sindoor creates panic in Bangladesh, Yunus government rushes to UK, likely to sign Rs 77000000000 defence deal, also plans to...
Muhammad Yunus
New Delhi: Bankrupt Bangladesh has reportedly taken a major step amid rising tensions with India. The Yunus government has sent a delegation to London to strengthen its air defense system. This delegation will gather information about new air defense technologies. According to the reports, Bangladesh is likely to sign a deal worth billions of rupees with the UK.
This move comes after India carried out 'Operation Sindoor' against Pakistan, where the Indian Armed Forces destroyed nine terror bases. During the operation, the Pakistani air defense system failed miserably to intercept Indian missiles. Consequently, Bangladesh has grown more vigilant about its aerial defense. Aiming to strengthen its security, the country is now seeking to enhance its defense capabilities through cooperation with other nations—prompting this recent move. Bangladesh in the UK
Muhammad Yunus had sent a high-level military delegation from Bangladesh, led by Major General Mohammad Kamarul Hasan, who is the Commander of the Rangpur Area and the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 66 Infantry Division, to participate in the 19th Full Spectrum Air Defence Summit held in London.
The delegation also includes six senior officers from the Bangladesh Army and Air Force. Bangladesh's presence at the summit reflects its intent to strengthen military partnerships. The summit in London was focused on enhancing integrated air and missile defence capabilities, with an emphasis on improving coordination among participating countries. What is Bangladesh's plan?
According to reports, the Bangladesh Army is working relentlessly to reduce dependence on any single country and considering increasing military cooperation with Western countries like the UK. This will help the country with technology transfer and the procurement of weapons. UK's Sky Sabre system Bangladesh is likely to get UK's Sky Sabre system.
Sky Sabre is a medium-range, land-based mobile air defense system developed by the UK.
It was commissioned in 2021
The Sky Sabre system is valued at approximately $900 million (around ₹7,700 crore).
This system is designed to counter threats from fighter jets, helicopters, drones, and missiles.
It has also been deployed in the Falkland Islands and Poland to help secure NATO's eastern flank.
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