Future of the Bangladesh Navy
The Bangladesh Navy modernization program is a part of the Forces Goal 2030. The navy has been focusing on developing and expanding its naval fleet as a part of its goal of establishing a three-dimensional maritime force that can effectively operate on land, air and sea in times of war.[1] The modernization program was first introduced in 2012, after a maritime confrontation between Bangladesh and Myanmar which demonstrated Bangladesh Navy's requirement for fleet expenditure to keep influence over its neighbor.[2] During the first phase of the modernization (2012–2015), 20 combat ships were introduced to the naval fleet, including two high endurance frigates from United States and two Type 056 corvettes from China.[3] Furthermore, Stealth ship Durjoy-class, Padma-class and landing crafts were constructed at indigenous shipyards. Bangladesh Navy outlined its intention to build a 150-ship navy by 2030, and produce frigate and corvette indigenous in Bangladeshi ship yards.[4]
Surface fleet
Frigate
Hamilton-class
Type-054 class
Gepard-class
| Class | Ship | Type | Builders | Displacement | Home port | Commissioning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton-class (Modified) |
Somudra Joy | Frigate | Avondale Shipyard | 3,250 tonnes | Chittagong | 2013 (Commissioned) [5] |
| Somudra Avijan | 2015 (Commissioned) | |||||
| BNS | Officially offered by the U.S | |||||
| BNS | ||||||
| Type 054A class, Incheon-class, Sigma 10514 class, Type 053H3 Class, Lupo-class | BNS | Guided-missile frigate | Chittagong | Bangladesh Navy decided modernize its fleet with four new frigates which of two will be bought at brand new condition and remaining two will be bought in second-hand condition. So they ask 4,000 corer Taka ($520 million) for two new ships and 1,000 corer Taka ($130 million) for used ship. Incheon Batch II, Type 054 and Sigma 10514 are the strong contenders. For the used ship category Incheon Batch I, Lupo-class and Type 053 are the strong contenders.[6] | ||
Corvette
Type 056 corvette
| Class | Ship | Type | Builders | Displacement | Homeport | Commissioning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type C13B (Type 056 class) |
Shadhinota | Corvette | Wuchang Shipyard | 1,440 tonnes | Chittagong | 2015 (Commissioned) [7] |
| Prottoy | 2015 (commissioned) | |||||
| BNS | 2017 (uUnder construction) | |||||
| BNS | 2017 (under construction) | |||||
| BNS | Khulna Shipyard | 2019 | ||||
| BNS | 2019 | |||||
| BNS | 2020 | |||||
| BNS | 2020 | |||||
Patrol craft
Durjoy-class LPC
River-class patrol vessel
Island-class patrol boat
| Class | Ship | Type | Builders | Displacement | Home port | Commissioning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durjoy Class Indegenous Stealth Craft |
Durjoy | Patrol craft | Wuchang Shipyard | 648 tonnes | Chittagong | 2013 (Commissioned) |
| Nirmul | 2013 (Commissioned) | |||||
| BNS | Khulna Shipyard | 2016 (Under Construction) | ||||
| BNS | 2016 (Under Construction) | |||||
| BNS | 2018 | |||||
| BNS | 2018 | |||||
| BNS | 2020 | |||||
| BNS | 2020 | |||||
| River-class | BNS | Patrol craft | BAE Systems | 1,700 tonnes | 2017 | |
| BNS | 2017 | |||||
| Island-class | BNS | Patrol craft | Bollinger Shipyards | 168 tonnes | Officially offered by the U.S | |
| BNS | Officially offered by the U.S | |||||
| Padma-class (Total 23 planned) |
Padma | Patrol craft | Khulna Shipyard | 350 tonnes | Khulna | 2013 (Commissioned) |
| Surma | 2015 (Commissioned) | |||||
| Aparajeya | 2013 (Commissioned) | |||||
| Adamya | 2013 (Commissioned) | |||||
| Atandra | 2013 (Commissioned) | |||||
| BNS | 2017 | |||||
| BNS | 2017 | |||||
| BNS | 2017 | |||||
| BNS | 2017 | |||||
| BNS | 2017 | |||||
Mine sweeper
| Class | Ship | Type | Builders | Displacement | Homeport | Commissioning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 081 class | BNS | Mine countermeasures vessel | Jiangnan Shipyard | 350 tons | Khulna | 2018 |
| BNS | 2018 | |||||
| BNS | 2018 | |||||
| BNS | 2018 | |||||
| BNS | 2018 | |||||
Oil tanker
| Class | Ship | Type | Builders | Displacement | Homeport | Commissioning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khanjahan Ali class | Khan Jahan Ali | Oil Tanker | Khulna Shipyard | 2,500 tonnes | Khulna | 2014 (Commissioned) |
| BNS | 2016 (under construction) | |||||
| BNS | 2017 | |||||
Research and survey ship
| Class | Picture | Type | No. of ships | Total | Displacement | Entry | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Survey vessel | 2 | 2 | 900 tonnes | 2017 | Bangladesh Navy has expressed interest in acquiring two survey vessels for better surveillance capabilities at Bay of Bengal. Both ships will be built at domestic shipyard. | |
| | Container vessel | 2 | 2 | 4,000 tonnes | 2018 | Bangladesh Navy placed an order for two container vessel on 11 January 2015. | |
Amphibious warfare
| Class | Picture | Type | No. of ships | Total | Displacement | Entry | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| |
Landing Craft Utility | 2
4 |
6 | 450 tonnes | 2015
2018 |
Khulna Shipyard was awarded the contract to construct 6 LCU for Bangladesh Navy. The development of first two started in 2014 and will be handed over during last quarter of 2015. Total 6 planned. | |
| |
Rescue and salvage ship | 2 | 2 | 600 tonnes | 2016 | ||
Submarine
Ming-class
| Class | Ship | Type | Builders | Displacement | Homeport | Commissioning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 035 (Ming-class) |
BNS Nobojatra S161 | Submarine | Wuchang Shipyard | 1,830 tonnes | Cox's Bazzar | 2016 [8] |
| BNS Joyjatra S162 | 2016 |
| Class | Ship | Type | Builders | Displacement | Homeport | Commissioning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilo-class submarine | BNS | Submarine | Rubin Design Bureau | 2,350 tonnes | Cox's Bazzar | 2019-20 | Bangladesh Navy have proposed introduction of Kilo-Class submarine to the Navy. The submarines are expected to be ordered after introduction phase of Ming-class submarines. |
| BNS | 2019-20 |
Naval aviation
According to Ministry of Defence article, Bangladesh Air Force will procure three squadron jets and Maritime Patrol Aircraft in time frame of 10 years.
| Class | Picture | Type | Units | Origin | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat |  |
Anti-Submarine Warfare Helicopter | 2 |  United Kingdom |
Bangladesh Navy Aviation has ordered two units. Delivery expected in 2019-20. [9] |
References
- ↑ Das, Pushan. "A 'Three-Dimensional' Bangladesh Navy in the Bay of Bengal". The Diplomat. thediplomat.com. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
- ↑ Gomes, William. "Dhaka unveils ten-year modernisation plan for armed forces". Asia News. asianews.it. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
- ↑ Pryce, Paul. "Bangladesh and Asia's maritime balance". Center for International Maritime Security. cimsec.org/. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
- ↑ Detsch, Andrew. "With Pricey Naval Revamp, Bangladesh Can't Afford to Fail". The Diplomat. thediplomat.com. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
- ↑ "US Coast Guard transfers ex-Hamiltion-class cutter to Bangladesh Navy".
- ↑ "Bangladesh Navy will buy two Frigate at TK 4,000 Koti".
- ↑ Mazumdar, Mrityunjoy. "Bangladesh's new C13B corvettes start sea trials ahead of more orders". IHS Jane's 360. janes.com. Retrieved 3 February 2016.
- ↑ Kech, Zachary. "China to Sell Bangladesh 2 Submarines". The Diplomat. /thediplomat.com/. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
- ↑ "Bangladesh Navy purchasing ASW, ASuW capable maritime helicopters". BDMilitary. bdmilitary.com. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
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