The 58th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Bahrain Defence Force

•We extend our thanks and appreciation to His Excellency Field Marshal Staff Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force, for his tireless efforts, clearly reflected in the continued advancement and progress witnessed by the Bahrain Defence Force.

•We gratefully acknowledge the distinguished pioneers of the establishment phase of the Bahrain Defence Force, to whom we extend our highest appreciation for their great efforts and dedicated service to their homeland.

•From Bahrain’s rich and ancient history, we draw inspiration from the resolve of loyal men who have been steadfast in safeguarding the nation with utmost sincerity, from the founding of the state during the era of the first founder, Sheikh Ahmed Al Fateh (may God rest his soul), to the present day.

•The dawn of the first light of the Bahrain Defence Force stands as a shining milestone in our blessed national journey. With God’s grace, it continues to elevate its glory year after year, faithfully fulfilling its noble and honorable duty of defending the homeland with courage and valor.

• The achievements of the valiant personnel of the Bahrain Defence Force serve as a strong impetus for us to continue developing its various branches and units, and to equip them with the latest military systems in accordance with future plans.

During the attendance of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and his brother His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, at the joint military exercise (the Bahraini–Emirati “Rabdan–Shuwaihan” Exercise),

Which affirmed that the armed forces of both countries stand as one, and that coordination and cooperation between the armed forces of the two brotherly nations will remain enduring and continually advancing. The distinguished efforts of the Armed Forces of the United Arab Emirates were highly commended, as was their participation alongside their counterparts from the Bahrain Defence Force in this exercise, demonstrating the highest levels of competence, professionalism, and operational harmony.

His Majesty the King of the Kingdom of Bahrain and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces visited the Royal Bahraini Air Force. where deep appreciation was expressed for the valuable and productive efforts exerted by the brave personnel of the Royal Bahraini Air Force, distinguished by their high level of combat readiness and professional skill. Standing united as one formation, they operate in close coordination with their brothers across the various branches and units of the Bahrain Defence Force.

Appreciation was also conveyed for the vital role of Bahraini women in the military field, and for their meaningful contributions to the Kingdom’s national advancement across all sectors.

His Majesty the King of the Kingdom of Bahrain and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces received the achievers who represented the Kingdom in external military sports championships and competitions

Pride and appreciation were expressed for the spirit of perseverance and the high level of competence demonstrated by the Kingdom’s military and security forces in carrying out their duties across all fronts and under all circumstances. Gratitude was also conveyed to their personnel for their dedication and sincerity in safeguarding the security and stability of the nation, protecting its achievements and gains. They are, in every sense, the protectors of Bahrain, its steadfast shield and vigilant guardians of its supreme interests and rich civilizational heritage. This occasion also provided an opportunity to celebrate with them the latest military sports achievements attained by the Bahrain Defence Force at both the regional and international levels.

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister, patronized the ceremony for the distribution of housing units to members of the Bahrain Defence Force in Wadi Al Sail (Phase Two) and Galali.

advanced levels of combat and administrative readiness attained by the Bahrain Defence Force “in line with the best military practices worldwide“ are the result of the supreme royal patronage of His Majesty the King of the Kingdom of Bahrain and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, extended to the Bahrain Defence Force and all its personnel.

•Such supreme royal patronage has reinforced the continuity of development and modernization at both the military and defence levels, thereby enabling members of the Bahrain Defence Force to carry out their assigned duties with the highest standards of professionalism.

•The roles undertaken by the Bahrain Defence Force in strengthening security and stability in the region “through its effective and distinguished participation alongside the forces of brotherly and friendly countries” are widely recognized and held in high esteem.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister, visits the General Headquarters of the Bahrain Defence Force

High praise was expressed for the strong sense of patriotism and responsibility demonstrated by the personnel of the Bahrain Defence Force in confronting all challenges and developments, embodying the highest standards of dedication and selfless service in the performance of national duty, and in safeguarding the security and stability of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

His Excellency Field Marshal Staff Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force, during his patronage of the “Eye of the Falcon/3” Exercise

•Satisfaction was expressed with the effective achievement of the intended objectives, made possible through the cooperation and cohesion among the participating forces, which played a vital role in enhancing military efficiency and elevating combat readiness.

•Pride was also expressed in the commendable level demonstrated by participants from the various branches and units of the Bahrain Defence Force during the execution of the exercise, marked by efficiency and professionalism.

His Excellency Lieutenant General Abdullah bin Hassan Al Nuaimi, Minister of Defence Affairs, attended the graduation ceremony of the Twelfth Foundational Judicial Course of the Military Judiciary

which was attended by a number of officers affiliated with the military judicial and legal bodies of the brotherly countries «Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sultanate of Oman, and State of Kuwait» in addition to the participation of a number of officers from the military and security entities of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

His Highness Lieutenant General Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Advisor and Commander of the Royal Guard, patronizes the joint aerial exercise “Jund Al-Samaa/2”

The exercises simulated realistic operational conditions and reaffirmed the course pursued by the participating entities to achieve the intended objectives of the exercises, through enhancing the readiness of the participating branches and units. The applications included interception missions, air support, search and rescue operations, and the execution of various defensive operations, thereby contributing to the refinement of military capabilities and the enrichment of the participants’ field experience.

Under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, President of the General Sports Authority, and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, the Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Treatment Department was inaugurated at the Royal Medical Services – Bahrain Oncology Center.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister, patronized the inauguration ceremony of the Joint Command Center at Ras Al Bar Camp, established through cooperation between the Bahrain Defence Force and the United States Central Command

Bahraini/American relations have reached advanced levels of cooperation and joint coordination, underpinned by the solid strategic agreements and partnerships that unite the two friendly countries, including the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement. Emphasis was placed on the importance of continuing to build upon the fruitful cooperation achieved between the two friendly nations across various fields, particularly in the military and defence domains.

High appreciation was also expressed for the mutual commitment and shared interest that characterize relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United States, with a view to further developing these ties and advancing them toward broader and more sophisticated horizons in support of shared aspirations.

His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force honors the units that secured first place in the 2025 Combat Readiness Tests

•His Excellency conveyed to them the congratulations, greetings, and appreciation of His Majesty the King of the Kingdom of Bahrain and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces to the units that secured first place, along with His Majesty’s commendation of the duties and roles they have undertaken in both operational and peacetime contexts, and their continued commitment to maintaining this distinguished standard in raising the level of combat readiness of the Bahrain Defence Force across various fields.

•It was emphasized that, embodying the enlightened visions and in implementation of the supreme directives, the branches and units of the Bahrain Defence Force have attained the highest and most comprehensive levels of advanced combat readiness aspired to.

His Excellency Lieutenant General Dhiab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi, Chief of Staff of the Bahrain Defence Force, attended the graduation ceremony of the Seventeenth Joint Command and Staff Course

The Royal College of Command, Staff and National Defence represents a qualitative milestone in the professional journey of officers, fostering leadership, planning, and joint operations skills through its advanced programmes and distinguished academic faculty. The course outcomes encompassed strategic knowledge and planning, the enhancement of leadership and management capabilities, the analysis of military planning concepts, and the principles of joint operations and their defensive dimensions, preparing graduates to serve as pioneers in the fields of military leadership.

His Highness the National Security Advisor and Commander of the Royal Guard during the National Defence and Security Forum

The convening of this forum “the first of its kind at the Kingdom level” aims to facilitate the exchange of perspectives and concepts to preserve and strengthen ongoing strategic integration efforts among all relevant military and security sectors. This is grounded in the supreme royal vision and its firm belief in the continued pursuit of joint action to empower the defence framework and enhance security in its comprehensive sense.

•The Bahrain Defence Force team secured the silver medal at the Fifth International Competition for the Best International Military Sniper Team, held in the brotherly Republic of Turkey.

•The Bahrain Defence Force Military Athletics Team won four gold medals and one bronze medal during its participation in the Fifth Winter Military World Games, held in Switzerland.

•The Bahrain Defence Force Military Golf Team secured second place at both the team and individual levels at the 16th Military World Golf Championship, held in Kenya.

•The Bahrain Defence Force Military Muay Thai Team won two silver medals at the First Military World Muay Thai Championship, held in the Kingdom of Thailand.