Military and Security Forces
Royal Bahraini Army (includes the Royal Guard), Royal Bahraini Navy, Royal Bahraini Air Force; Ministry of Interiornote - the Royal Guard is officially under the command of the Army, but exercises considerable autonomy
Military Service Age and Obligation
18 years of age for voluntary military service; 15 years of age for NCOs, technicians, and cadets; no conscription (2019)
Military and Security Service Personnel Strengths
information varies; approximately 10,000 active personnel (7,500 Army; 1,000 Navy; 1,500 Air Force); est. 3,000 National Guard (2021)
Military Equipment Inventories and Acquisitions
the inventory of the Bahrain Defense force is comprised mostly of equipment acquired from the US along with a smaller quantity of material from European suppliers; since 2010, the US is the leading supplier of arms to Bahrain (2020)
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