Barbados Defence Force

Barbados Defence Force
Barbados Defence Force emblem
Flag of the Barbados Defence Force
Current form15 August 1979; 45 years ago (1979-08-15)
Service branches
HeadquartersSaint Ann's Fort[1]
Websitebdfbarbados.com
Leadership
President of BarbadosSandra Mason
Prime MinisterMia Mottley
Chief of StaffBrigadier Carlos Lovell
Personnel
Military age18 years of age[2]
ConscriptionVoluntary service
Active personnelapprox. 600[2]
Expenditure
Percent of GDP0.8% (2022 est.)[2]
Industry
Foreign suppliersFrance
Netherlands
United States
Related articles
RanksMilitary ranks of Barbados

The Barbados Defence Force (BDF) is the name given to the combined armed forces of Barbados. The BDF was established 15 August 1979, and has responsibility for the territorial defence and internal security of the island. The Headquarters for the Barbados Defence Force is located at St. Ann's Fort, The Garrison, Saint Michael.

  1. ^ "Barbados Defence Force". Barbados Defence Force.
  2. ^ a b c CIA (16 March 2023). "Barbados". World Factbook. CIA. Retrieved 24 March 2023.