The Bahamas
The Bahamas ranks #172 in global military power in 2026, with 1,600 active soldiers, 0 tanks, 4 aircraft, and 14 warships. Its annual defense budget stands at $500 million.
Unitary Republic ā¢ GLOBAL RANK #172 ā¢ Tier 6: Minor Defense Force
BHS
GLOBAL RANK #172
Tier 6: Minor Defense Force
1,600 SOLDIERS
0 TANKS
4 AIRCRAFT
14 SHIPS
$17.5B GDP
412,623 POPULATION
The Bahamas Strategic Defense & Military Capability Dossier (2026)
Government: Unitary Republic
Economic Model: Developing Market Economy
Total Land Area: 13,943 kmĀ²
Military Alliance: Non-Aligned / Independent
Nuclear Capability: Non-Nuclear State
Main Battle Tanks (MBT): 0
Armored Combat Vehicles: 75
Fighter & Interceptor Aircraft: 1
Attack Helicopters: 0
Submarine Fleet: 0
Aircraft Carriers: 0
Primary Sources: SIPRI (2025/2026), IISS Military Balance 2026, IMF DataMapper, World Bank.
CULTURE & IDENTITY
RELIGION
Christianity
95%
Atheist
3%
Other
2%
ETHNIC GROUPS
LANGUAGES
99%
LITERACY RATE
DETAILED INTELLIGENCE
MILITARY DETAIL
Nuclear Warheads
0
ICBMs
0
Military Drones
8
Suicide Drones
0
Cruise Missiles
0
LAND FORCES
Active Personnel
1,600
Tanks
0
APCs & Combat Vehicles
75
Self-Propelled Arty
0
Towed Artillery
0
MLRS Rocket Systems
0
Anti-Air Systems
2
Anti-Tank Systems
5
Main Battle Tanks (MBT)
0
Light Tanks
0
Tank Destroyers
0
AIR FORCES
Total Aircraft
4
Fighters & Interceptors
1
Attack Aircraft
0
Transport Aircraft
0
Trainer Aircraft
1
Total Helicopters
2
Attack Helicopters
0
NAVAL FORCES
Total Warships
14
Aircraft Carriers
0
Helicopter Carriers
0
Submarine Fleet
0
Destroyers
0
Frigates
0
Corvettes
1
Patrol Vessels
5
Mine Warfare Vessels
0
NATURAL RESOURCES
ECONOMY
Annual GDP
$17.5 Billion
Defense Budget
$500 million
National Currency
National Currency
GEOGRAPHY
Total Land Area
13,943 kmĀ²
Coastline Length
Landlocked
Land Borders
Island Nation
Prevailing Climate
Temperate
Terrain Profile
Diverse topography
POWER INDEX
ā² #171 RĆ©union
ā¼ #173 New Caledonia
1,600
Soldiers
#172/250
0
Tanks
#172/250
75
Vehicles
#172/250
4
Aircraft
#172/250
14
Ships
#172/250
$17.5B
GDP
#172/250
412,623
Population
#172/250
13,943 kmĀ²
Area
#172/250
COMBAT ARMS DISTRIBUTION & DOCTRINE
MILITARY DOCTRINE ANALYSIS
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NAVAL POWER PRIORITIZED
LAND FORCES17.8%
1,600 Active Personnel
AIR FORCES4.4%
4 Aircraft & Combat Aviation
NAVAL FORCES77.8%
14 Warships & Maritime Assets
The Bahamas's strategic doctrine emphasizes naval power prioritized, maintaining 1,600 active ground forces, 4 tactical aircraft, and 14 naval combatants for comprehensive sovereign deterrence.
CATEGORY RANKINGS
#172
Active Personnel
1,600
#172
Main Battle Tanks
0
#172
Armored Vehicles
75
#172
Combat Aircraft
4
#172
Naval Warships
14
#172
Annual GDP
$17.5B
#172
Total Population
412,623
#172
Total Land Area
13,943 kmĀ²
#172
Power Score
31.2
GLOBAL SOVEREIGN POWERS DIRECTORY