Annual defense budget: US$25m 

Defense spending trend: Down 14% in 2002

The UK is the main trainer of and supplier for the small naval defense force. The interception of narcotics and illegal immigrants is the force's main activity. There is no land army.

BAHAMIAN ARMED FORCES

Army
		None		None
Navy
		7 patrol boats		860 personnel
Air force
		None		None
Nuclear capability
		None

From "The Financial Times World Desk Reference" © Dorling Kindersley 2004