Royal Bahraini Naval Force
Naval warfare branch of Bahrain's military / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Royal Bahraini Naval Force (Arabic: القوات البحرية الملكية البحرينية, abbreviated RBNF), also called the Royal Bahraini Navy,[2] is the maritime branch of the Bahrain Defence Force. The RBNF consists of 700 personnel, 35 ships, and two helicopters. The fleet includes one frigate, the former U.S. Oliver Hazard Perry-class RBNS Sabha.[3]
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Royal Bahraini Naval Force | |
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سلاح البحرية الملكية البحرينية | |
Founded | 1979 |
Country | Bahrain |
Allegiance | King of Bahrain |
Type | Navy |
Size | 700 personnel 35 ships 2 aircraft |
Part of | Bahrain Defense Force |
Garrison/HQ | Mina Salman Naval Base |
Nickname(s) | RBNF |
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Commanders | |
Commander of the Navy | Rear Admiral Mohammed Ibrahim Al Binali[1] |
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Naval Ensign |
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The RBNF received the frigate Sabha from the U.S., arriving in Bahrain on 9 July 1997.[2] On 18 January 2024, a second Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate, RBNS Khalid bin Ali, reached Bahrain after being transferred from the U.S. Navy.[4]