National Guard (Bahrain)


The National Guard of Bahrain is separate military force from the Bahrain Defence Force. The National Guard is charged with internal security and assisting the Bahrain Defence Force in defending against external threats. It was established in 1997, through a royal decree by then Emir Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa.
The National Guard is currently commanded by General Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa, brother of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. It consists of about 3,800 personnel.
The National Guard has been involved in the Bahrain government's successful attempt at restoring order and peace after violent protesters wreaked havoc during the Bahraini uprising of 2011.

Heavy Armour and Armoured combat vehicle

Type/ClassQuantityOriginDetails
Otokar Arma armoured combat vehicle10+Turkeyin service 2010/12
Otokar Akrep infantry mobility vehicle30+Turkeyin service 2005
Otokar Cobra infantry mobility vehicle20+Turkeyin service 2008
Humvee infantry mobility vehicle50+United StatesTwo types: BGM-71 TOW missile & Browning M2HB
Toyota Land Cruiser Light Armoured vehicles200+JapanLocally Modified - VDJ78R Troop Carrier
FGM-148 Javelin?United States??? missiles
RPG-7?United States
M29 mortar?United States-
M2 Browning?United States
Bofors 40 mm L70 Air and field Gun12Sweden-
M16 rifle assault rifles?United States
M4 carbine assault rifle?United States
Barrett M82 anti material rifle?United States
Heckler & Koch MP5?Germany
M939 Truck 6x6 trucks50+United States
MAN Truck & Bus military transport50+United States
Toyota Coaster Troops transport50+Japan
Nissan Patrol Light Armoured vehicles and Troops transport20+Japan

Air force

Type/ClassQuantityOriginDetails
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk Utility helicopter?United States