Barbados Defence Force

Barbados Defence Force
Barbados Defence Force
	Barbados Defence Force emblem
	Flag of the Barbados Defence Force
Current form	15 August 1979
Service branches	Barbados Regiment; Barbados Coast Guard; Barbados Cadet Corps; Barbados Air Wing;
Headquarters	Saint Ann's Fort
Website	bdfbarbados.com
Leadership
President of Barbados	Sandra Mason
Prime Minister	Mia Mottley
Chief of Staff	Commodore Errington Shurland
Personnel
Military age	18 years of age
Conscription	Voluntary service
Active personnel	approx. 600
Expenditure
Percent of GDP	0.8% (2022 est.)
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.

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