Force Structures
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The king, as the supreme ruler, makes all major military decisions. The post of defense minister has always been held by a member of the ruling al-Khalifa family.
Military service in Bahrain is voluntary. Despite long-stated intentions to recruit more Bahraini nationals to the armed forces, there still appears to be a significant expatriate component in their ranks.
Aircraft
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Air Force
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Navy
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LCU 1466 Class
360 tons full load; length 36.3 meters; speed 8 knots; three Gray Marine 64 YTL diesels;...
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