6th Independent Air Defence Brigade

6th Independent Air Defence Brigade
Active	1972 - present
Country	Bangladesh
Branch	Bangladesh Army
Type	Anti-aircraft
Size	Brigade

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.