based BD 🇧🇩 #fy #History #bangladesh🇧🇩 #fact Bangladesh manages its air defence through a multilayered system shared across the Air Force, Army, and Navy. The primary framework operates under the military modernization blueprint known as Forces Goal 2030. This plan focuses on upgrading radar tracking, counter-drone networks, and missile interception capabilities to protect the country's sovereign airspace.Active Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) SystemsBangladesh relies on short-to-medium-range missile platforms to defend critical infrastructure and military bases:FM-90 (HQ-7B): This is the core short-range air defence (SHORAD) system utilized by both the Bangladesh Army and Air Force for point defence.LY-80 (HQ-16): A medium-range surface-to-air missile system capable of intercepting aerial targets up to 40 kilometres away.HQ-17AE: A recently procured, highly mobile, short-range air defence system designed to track and destroy low-flying drones, cruise missiles, and precision-guided munitions.MANPADS: The infantry forces deploy portable, shoulder-fired missile systems including the QW-2, QW-18, and FN-16 for low-altitude close-in protection.Radar and Early Warning NetworkThe air space is monitored via automated surveillance networks distributed strategically across the country:Selex RAT-31DL: Long-range 3D surveillance radars stationed at key zones such as Barisal, Moulvibazar, and Bogra.Thales Ground Master (GM400 series): Advanced digital 3D air defence radars that provide tracking of high-speed tactical aircraft and low-altitude cruise missiles.JH-14 and YLC-6M: Tactical mobile surveillance radars that support immediate low-altitude target detection.Anti-Aircraft Artillery & Institutional SupportClose-In Weapon Systems (CIWS): The Army utilizes radar-controlled, automated anti-aircraft weapon systems such as the Oerlikon GDF-007 35mm twin cannons and CS/AA3 systems to engage fast-moving aerial threats.Training Foundations: To sustain and grow these specialized technical capabilities, the Bangladesh Army launched the independent School of Army Air Defence (SAAD) at Halishahar, Chattogram.Current Security Paradigms & Structural GapsWhile the current setup provides reliable coverage for low-altitude and short-range threats, defense analysts emphasize that the biggest strategic vulnerability remains the absolute absence of long-range air defense missile infrastructure. Local legal and security advocates have formally urged the state to increase defensive funding to catch up with neighboring regional powers that deploy high-altitude interception shields. - @core271k