The Chief of Naval Staff of the Bangladesh Navy is visiting EURONAVAL 2026, one of the world’s leading naval defence exhibitions, being held in Paris from 3 to 6 November. He is joined by representatives from Bangladesh’s naval, shipbuilding, maritime engineering and defence-related sectors.
The visit reflects Bangladesh’s growing interest in modern naval capabilities, warship construction technology, maritime surveillance and international defence cooperation.
EURONAVAL 2026 at a glance
- Edition: 30th
- Dates: 3–6 November 2026
- Venue: Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, Hall 6, Paris
- Theme: “Towards High Intensity”
- Scale: around 40% more exhibitors than in 2024, according to the organisers. The 2024 edition hosted 150 official French and international delegations and about 1,250 business-to-business meetings.
What is on show
The exhibition brings together naval leaders, defence officials, warship designers, shipbuilders and technology makers. On display are frigates, corvettes, offshore and coastal patrol vessels, naval weapon systems, sensors, surveillance technology, combat management systems and integrated maritime security solutions.
Emerging technologies are also in focus, including unmanned naval systems, electronic warfare, underwater defence, integrated communications and next-generation naval propulsion.
What it means for the Bangladesh Navy
The visit gives the Navy’s top leadership a chance to see the latest naval technology first-hand and meet leading international manufacturers and designers. Such engagement could support the Navy’s long-term fleet modernisation and the development of its operational capabilities.
Opportunities for Bangladeshi shipyards
The industry representatives in the delegation are expected to hold professional exchanges and explore business cooperation with established ship designers, naval equipment makers and maritime technology suppliers.
Bangladesh’s shipbuilding sector could benefit from international technical partnerships, especially in building patrol vessels, offshore support vessels and other specialised naval and government craft. Working with experienced European designers and suppliers could help local shipyards raise their technical capabilities and build to internationally recognised classification standards.
Reported by the Maritime News desk, with event details from the EURONAVAL organisers.
Image: EURONAVAL 2026
