Introduction
In Bahamas, the RBDF was established in 1980; its primary responsibilities are maritime security and safeguarding the territorial integrity of the Bahamas, providing disaster relief and humanitarian assistance, and supporting internal law and order in conjunction with other law enforcement agencies; the RBDF is a naval force with a few light aircraft, coastal patrol craft, and patrol boats, as well as a lightly-armed marine infantry/commando squadron for base and internal security; the RBDF has training relationships with the UK and the US (2025)
Security and military information of Bahamas
| Military and security service personnel strengths | approximately 1,700 active RBDF personnel (2024) |
|---|---|
| Military equipment inventories and acquisitions | most of the RBDF's major equipment inventory has been acquired from the Netherlands or the US (2024) |
| Military service age and obligation | 18-30 years of age for voluntary service for men and women (18-60 for Reserves); no conscription (2025). |
| Military deployments | . |
| Military expenditures | |
| Military Expenditures 2023 | 0.8% of GDP (2023 est.) |
| Military Expenditures 2022 | 0.8% of GDP (2022 est.) |
| Military Expenditures 2021 | 0.9% of GDP (2021 est.) |
| Military Expenditures 2020 | 0.9% of GDP (2020 est.) |
| Military Expenditures 2019 | 0.7% of GDP (2019 est.) |
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