China's Drone Factory in Bangladesh Alarms India: A New Regional Security Threat
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Moneycontrol•28-01-2026, 15:55
China's Drone Factory in Bangladesh Alarms India: A New Regional Security Threat
- •Bangladesh is establishing a domestic drone manufacturing facility with direct involvement from China Electronics Technology Group Corporation International (CETC International).
- •The project, costing $55 million, is funded by Bangladesh but heavily relies on imported Chinese infrastructure and technology, with CETC International, a sanctioned Chinese defense conglomerate, as the key partner.
- •This initiative is seen by India as a deeper military and technological embedding of China in its immediate neighborhood, creating a permanent defense-industrial footprint.
- •The drones, potentially CETC-developed XY-I MALE drones, are capable of surveillance, reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and attack roles, raising concerns about their strategic implications.
- •India is alarmed due to Bangladesh's shared border and proximity to the Siliguri Corridor, fearing enhanced Chinese surveillance capabilities near Indian airspace and a shift in regional balance.
Why It Matters: China's drone factory in Bangladesh deepens its military presence in South Asia, raising significant security concerns for India.
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