6th Independent Air Defence Brigade

6th Independent Air Defence Brigade
Active1972 - present
Country Bangladesh
Branch Bangladesh Army
TypeAnti-aircraft
SizeBrigade

The 6th Independent Air Defence Brigade is an independent anti-aircraft artillery brigade of the Bangladesh Army.

History

The brigade has been involved in securing major events and infrastructure in Dhaka, including reviewing security measures at religious sites.[1]

The brigade has a winter training area at Dattapara in Ashulia.[2]

Equipment

As of 2009, the brigade was equipped with various types of Chinese anti-aircraft artillery and Chinese HN-5A man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS). It was in the process of replacing the latter with Chinese QW-2 MANPADS.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Purbachal Army Camp under the 6th Independent Air Defence Brigade reviews police patrols". Daily Sun. 22 October 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  2. ^ "We're able to respond to any aggressive move, says Army chief". Daily Sun. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  3. ^ Das, Gurudas (October–December 2009). "Indo-Bangladesh Relations: Issues in Trade, Transit and Security" (PDF). Himalayan and Central Asian Studies. 13 (4): 26. ISSN 0971-9318.