Bahrain
- country
- Middle East
Summary
Bahrain, an island nation in the Persian Gulf, serves as a critical hub for regional diplomacy and security, hosting the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet and engaging in various international partnerships.
Key Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths
strategic-location
financial-services
oil-and-gas
Weaknesses
sectarian-tensions
limited-natural-resources
Strategic Goals
Bahrain aims to maintain internal stability, strengthen regional alliances, and enhance its defense capabilities to deter potential threats.
Relationships
Adversaries:
Current Leadership
Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa
King
Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa
Crown Prince and Prime Minister
Detailed Military Capabilities
aircrafts
Operates a modest fleet including F-16 fighter jets.
ground Forces
Equipped with a range of armored vehicles and artillery.
naval
Maintains a small navy focused on coastal defense.
missile Attack
Limited offensive missile capabilities.
missile Defense
Utilizes air defense systems for protection against aerial threats.
intelligence
Engages in intelligence sharing with allied nations.
combat Experience
Participated in regional coalition operations.
drones
Limited use of unmanned aerial vehicles.
foreign Support
Receives significant military support from the United States.
cyber
Developing cyber capabilities with assistance from allies.