Navy fires first automated missile
For the first time in history, Bangladesh Navy successfully launched an automated missile into the Bay of Bengal on the final day of its 16-day annual sea exercise yesterday.
Home Minister Muhiuddin Khan Alamgir witnessed the missile firing as chief guest from the modern frigate, BNS Bangabandhu, says a press release.
A total of 57 small and large ships of Bangladesh Navy including frigates, corvettes, offshore patrol vessels (OPV), minesweepers, patrol boats, gun boats, torpedo boats, and the newly inducted maritime helicopter participated in the drill.
During the closing ceremony, the home minister said the modernisation of the naval force is urgent for protecting national interests. The present government is modernising navy for that reason, he said.
He said Bangladesh Navy is producing warships for the nation and hoped it would produce warships for other countries in future.
“Exercise Sea Thunder 2013†was held to encourage navy to safeguard the sovereignty of sea resources, ensure the security of sea routes, stop smuggling and piracy, preserve the bio-diversity and perform the constabulary duties at sea.
Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral ZU Ahmed was also present on the occasion.
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