Bangladesh to Build Chinese Drones: India's Border Security Concerns Rise
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News18•28-01-2026, 15:49
Bangladesh to Build Chinese Drones: India's Border Security Concerns Rise
- •Bangladesh partners with China's CETC International to establish a drone manufacturing and assembly plant, including technology transfer.
- •India views this deal as China's deeper penetration into South Asia, raising concerns about border security, espionage, and regional power balance.
- •The agreement allows China potential access to operational data and processes, enabling surveillance of Indian military deployments and infrastructure.
- •Concerns include the potential use of advanced MALE and VTOL drones for espionage along the India-Bangladesh border, which already faces infiltration issues.
- •The deal, especially before elections, signals Bangladesh's leaning towards China, similar to Pakistan's existing defense ties with Beijing.
Why It Matters: Bangladesh's drone deal with China raises significant security and strategic concerns for India, impacting regional stability.
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