| Barbados Defence Force | |
|---|---|
 Barbados Defence Force emblem | |
 Flag of the Barbados Defence Force | |
| Current form | 15 August 1979 |
| Service branches | |
| Headquarters | Saint Ann's Fort[1] |
| Website | bdfbarbados |
| Leadership | |
| President of Barbados | Sandra Mason |
| Prime Minister | Mia Mottley |
| Chief of Staff | Brigadier Carlos Lovell |
| Personnel | |
| Military age | 18 years of age[2] |
| Conscription | Voluntary service |
| Active personnel | approx. 600[2] |
| Expenditure | |
| Percent of GDP | 0.8% (2022 est.)[2] |
| Industry | |
| Foreign suppliers | France Netherlands United States |
| Related articles | |
| Ranks | Military 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.
- ^ "Barbados Defence Force". Barbados Defence Force.
- ^ a b c CIA (16 March 2023). "Barbados". World Factbook. CIA. Retrieved 24 March 2023.