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Caribbean drug bust a joint Canadian-U.S. effort
The USS Cole recently deployed to the Caribbean region to support homeland defense efforts related to the Mexico-U.S. border and sea approaches. UNITED STATES…
USS Gravely makes $13.7 million Caribbean drug bust
The guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely intercepted a vessel in the Caribbean Sea in May 2025, confiscating a $13.7 million shipment of cocaine. A U.S. Coast…
Royal Canadian Navy, U.S. Coast Guard collaborate on major Caribbean drug…
The Canadian warship HMCS William Hall seized more than 1,300 kilograms in the Caribbean Sea in May 2025 with the help of a U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement…
Royal Bermuda Regiment, Jamaica Defence Force explore closer ties
Bermuda’s governor and high-ranking Royal Bermuda Regiment officers met with counterparts in Jamaica’s Defence Force in May 2025 to share best practices for…
RBDF commissions 4 new SAFE boats
The four new SAFE BOATS purchased by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force will bolster the Caribbean nation’s ability to monitor its waters and increases the RBDF’s…
New recruitment drive part of RBDF effort to double its ranks
Royal Bahamas Defence Force Marine Aaliyah Newbold holds a defensive position while scanning the surroundings during exercise Tradewinds 25 in Trinidad and…
New Commander for the Royal Bahamas Defence Force
Governor General Cynthia Pratt and Capt. Floyd P. Moxey attend the change-of-command ceremony at the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Coral Harbour Base on May 8,…
Fallen Marines of the HMBS Flamingo honored at 45th anniversary memorial
Fallen Marines of the HMBS Flamingo are honored at a 45th anniversary memorial service. ROYAL BAHAMAS DEFENCE FORCE
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RBDF members get SAROPS training to boost search and rescue capabilities
Royal Bahamas Defence Force personnel train in SAROPS with members of the United States Coast Guard to strengthen maritime and search and rescue capabilities.…
U.K. defense attaché strengthens bonds with Bermuda
U.K. Defense attaché Rear Adm. Tim Woods, center, with Royal Bermuda Regiment troops during a March 2025 visit to the British Overseas Territory. ROYAL BERMUDA…