The Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) is the military of the Bahamas. Since the Bahamas does not have an army or an air force, its navy composes the entirety of its armed forces.

The Coast Guard Liaison Officer is the U.S. Government’s representative for all Coast Guard issues in the Bahamas with the exception of the counter-drug mission which falls under the responsibility of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and …

In 2022, despite facing numerous challenges, the Royal Bahamas Defense Force remained steadfast in protecting our sovereign waters. Together, we resolutely fulfilled our vital mandate, ensuring our nation’s security.

Jan 12, 2025 · Bahamian authorities requested U.S. Coast Guard agency assistance in rescuing the people off both uninhabited islands. Coast Guard Cutter Northland’s crew arrived on scene and brought the migrants aboard, due to safety of life at sea concerns.

Nov 13, 2024 · Recently, the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) reached a historic milestone with its first-ever port call at the U.S. Coast Guard Base Miami Beach.

Jun 10, 2024 · MIAMI – U.S. Coast Guard crews returned a combined 305 migrants to the Bahamas and Haiti, Sunday and Monday, following multiple interdictions of unlawful maritime migration attempts over the last week in support of Operation Vigilant Sentry.

May 4, 2023 · MIAMI — Coast Guard crews repatriated 166 people to Haiti, repatriated 27 people to Cuba and transferred 66 people to the Bahamas, Wednesday, following five interdictions off the coasts of Florida, Haiti and Cuba.

Jul 20, 2024 · The U.S. Coast Guard and the Royal Bahamas Defense Force announced Thursday, July 19, 2024, that a search for about 60 migrants who may have left Abaco on July 4 has been suspended.

Jan 27, 2022 · Coast Guard, partner agency intercept 88 Haitians near Great Inagua, Bahamas. The U.S. Coast Guard and the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) intercepted 88 Haitians aboard an overloaded sail freighter, Jan. 21.

1 day ago · The U.S. Coast Guard found a Chinese migrant floating on a paddleboard off the Bahamas, officials said. The man was spotted about 25 miles off Freeport by the Cutter Seahorse, officials said in a ...