Royal Bahraini Naval Force
| Royal Bahraini Naval Force | |
|---|---|
| سلاح البحرية الملكية البحرينية | |
Naval jack | |
| 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 |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Commander of the Navy | Rear Admiral Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Bin Ali |
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| Naval Ensign | |
The Royal Bahrain Naval Force (Arabic: القوات البحرية الملكية البحرينية, abbreviated RBNF), also called the Royal Bahraini Navy, is the maritime branch of the Bahrain Defence Force. The RBNF consists of 700 personnel, 35 ships, and two helicopters. The fleet includes two frigates, the former U.S. Oliver Hazard Perry-class.
The RBNF received the frigate RBNS Sabha from the U.S., arriving in Bahrain on 9 July 1997. 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.