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Where are the world's major military bases?
As the British government examines whether it could maintain Trident's base in an independent Scotland, here is a look at some of the major military bases on foreign soil - excluding Afghanistan - around the world.
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Map showing military bases around the world.
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UK:
1) Scotland
The Faslane base, on Gare Loch, is home to the UK's Trident nuclear submarine base.
2) Cyprus
Two bases, at Akrotiri and Dhekelia, were retained as British sovereign territory with independence in 1960. The bases are home to army, navy and RAF personnel.
3) Germany
British forces will have all left Germany by 2020. However, there remains a significant presence, with the Rhine Garrison as the head quarters.
The US also has 48,000 soldiers in Germany.
4) Gibraltar
The army has had a presence on the Rock for over 300 years, although the last UK-based infantry battalion left in 1991. It is now home to the Royal Gibraltar Regiment, and acts as a Joint Operating Base for UK operations in the region.
5) Kenya
An army training unit in Nanyuki, 200km north of Nairobi, has 56 permanent staff and 110 rotating staff members, who work with the troops coming in to train.
Britain also has a peace support team in Kenya, working on security sector reform and mine removal.
6) Sierra Leone
Established in 2002 at the end of the civil war, Britain has a military advisory and training centre on the outskirts of Freetown.
7) Falklands
A combined force of army, navy and RAF is based on the islands.
8) Brunei
An infantry battalion and a Bell 212 helicopter flight are based in Brunei, which is used as a centre for jungle warfare training.
9) Canada
The training area in Alberta is equivalent in size to all the main training areas used by the British forces in the UK and Europe. Around 1000 tanks and armoured vehicles are kept there to train 7000 troops each year.
10) Diego Garcia
A 40-strong armed forces division is on the coral atoll in the Indian Ocean. Also shared with U.S forces
11) Bahrain.
Under a deal signed with the Bahraini government, improvements will be made to the Gulf state’s Mina Salman Port, which is already used on an ad-hoc basis by four UK mine-hunter ships, creating a permanent forward operating base in the middle east for the Royal Navy.
USA:
12) South Korea
There are 28,500 American troops based in Seoul, at the Yongsan Garrison. They will move to Camp Humphreys, 40 miles south of the capital, later this year.
13) Japan
Okinawa is home to about half of America's 50,000 troops stationed in Japan.
14) Guam
Andersen Air Force base is home to bomber crews, while nuclear submarines are also housed here.
15) Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria
The base: Bezmer reflects a broader trend toward lighter, more austere bases in Eastern Europe and away from the larger military complexes in Western and Central Europe. To keep a low profile in the host countries, the Pentagon is reluctant to even refer to Bezmer and its Eastern European equivalents as bases, and it stresses that the host countries retain full control of their facilities.
16) Diego Garcia
A British overseas territory, the island was home to the Chagossians – who were expelled by the British between 1968 and 1973 to make way for the American base. It is now uninhabited, except for military personnel.
17) Guantánamo Bay, Cuba
Cuba granted America complete jurisdiction and control over this remote part of the island in 1903, although Cuba retains sovereignty. It is home to the Guantánamo Bay detention camp, opened in 2002 to hold prisoners from the "War on Terror".
18) Qatar
Approximately 5,000 troops are stationed between there and the US Combined Air Operations Centre. Most American troops left Saudi Arabia in 2003, at the end of the Gulf War, and Qatar is now one of their main centres. They also have troops stationed in Bahrain (home to the Fifth Fleet), Kuwait, Oman, UAE and Yemen. Overall in the Arabian Gulf region there are reportedly 40,000 American servicemen.
19) Kuwait
Mohammed Al-Ahmad Kuwait Naval Base is a kuwaiti naval base on the eastern coast of Kuwait. It is named The base is also used by the United States Fifth Fleet using the name Camp Patriot. It is used by US and Kuwaiti forces to conduct military operations and training exercises. The naval base also has a heliport with the ICAO Designator OKNB.
20) Saudi Arabia
The (64 AEG) is a United States Airforce unit subordinate to the 379th air Expeditionary wing, and located at Eskan Village in KSA The group is made up of about 300 security forces, support Airmen, and civilians in two squadrons: the 64th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron (64 ESFS) and the 64th Expeditionary Support Squadron (64 ESS). Their mission is to stand guard all day, every day, providing integrated defense, emergency response, and combat support for the base, which houses military and host-nation tenant agencies. Most days the Airmen are fighting the Global war on terrorism in extreme temperatures of more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
RUSSIA:
21) Ukraine
Sevastopol is home to Russia's Black Sea Fleet – the largest subunit of the navy.
22) Syria
Russia maintains a navy logistics centre in Tartus, with 16 ships. It is the only base outside of the former USSR. In January Russia was forced to deny that it was withdrawing its personnel from the base, and emphasise that the centre was staffed by civilians, not military staff.
23) Tajikistan
Over 7,000 Russian troops are based in Tajikistan, making it their largest base in Central Asia. The present contract between Russia and Tajikistan ends in 2014, but a new agreement has been signed which remains in force until 2042.
24) Armenia
102nd Military base in Gyumri; Russian 3624th Air Base in Erebuni Airport near Yerevan, where about 3500-5000 Russian troops are believed to be deployed according to sources.
25) Moldova
Oprational Group in Transnistria, consisting of staff, separate maneuver brigades, anti-aircraft missile regiment, independent regiment and air group consisting of up to 1500 Russian personnel.
FRANCE:
26) Abu Dhabi
France opened its first military base in the Gulf in 2009 – the first foreign military installation built by the French for 50 years, and its first centre in a country which was not a colony. It is home to 500 troops.
27) Djibouti
Home to France's largest base in Africa, plus a major US base
28) Cape Verde
In accordance with the 1974 Defence Agreement, Senegal provides a base for 1200 Frenchforces pre-positioned in Dakar. The French troops defend Senegal's integrity, develop military cooperation with Senegalese armed forces and support the Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS).
29) Gabon
In accordance with the Defence and Military Cooperation Agreements of 1960 2,800 French troops stay in Libreville, deployed as standing "mission de présence". They ensure the security of French nationals, and cooperate with Gabonese armed forces.
30) Ivory Coast
France is present in Côte d'Ivoire since the Licorne Operation was launched in 2002. Today the objective of the operation is to support the UN Mission in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) to promoting a safe environment. It also aims at ensuring the security of French and foreign nationals. As of mid-2009, the force numbers 1000 soldiers (down from 1,800 at the beginning of 2009).
Think some are missing obviously(especially in regards to the U.S), talking about major ones. @Gabriel92 , @gambit , @Hamartia Antidote et al.
As the British government examines whether it could maintain Trident's base in an independent Scotland, here is a look at some of the major military bases on foreign soil - excluding Afghanistan - around the world.
315
Image 1 of 2
Map showing military bases around the world.
By Harriet Alexander
UK:
1) Scotland
The Faslane base, on Gare Loch, is home to the UK's Trident nuclear submarine base.
2) Cyprus
Two bases, at Akrotiri and Dhekelia, were retained as British sovereign territory with independence in 1960. The bases are home to army, navy and RAF personnel.
3) Germany
British forces will have all left Germany by 2020. However, there remains a significant presence, with the Rhine Garrison as the head quarters.
The US also has 48,000 soldiers in Germany.
4) Gibraltar
The army has had a presence on the Rock for over 300 years, although the last UK-based infantry battalion left in 1991. It is now home to the Royal Gibraltar Regiment, and acts as a Joint Operating Base for UK operations in the region.
5) Kenya
An army training unit in Nanyuki, 200km north of Nairobi, has 56 permanent staff and 110 rotating staff members, who work with the troops coming in to train.
Britain also has a peace support team in Kenya, working on security sector reform and mine removal.
6) Sierra Leone
Established in 2002 at the end of the civil war, Britain has a military advisory and training centre on the outskirts of Freetown.
7) Falklands
A combined force of army, navy and RAF is based on the islands.
8) Brunei
An infantry battalion and a Bell 212 helicopter flight are based in Brunei, which is used as a centre for jungle warfare training.
9) Canada
The training area in Alberta is equivalent in size to all the main training areas used by the British forces in the UK and Europe. Around 1000 tanks and armoured vehicles are kept there to train 7000 troops each year.
10) Diego Garcia
A 40-strong armed forces division is on the coral atoll in the Indian Ocean. Also shared with U.S forces
11) Bahrain.
Under a deal signed with the Bahraini government, improvements will be made to the Gulf state’s Mina Salman Port, which is already used on an ad-hoc basis by four UK mine-hunter ships, creating a permanent forward operating base in the middle east for the Royal Navy.
USA:
12) South Korea
There are 28,500 American troops based in Seoul, at the Yongsan Garrison. They will move to Camp Humphreys, 40 miles south of the capital, later this year.
13) Japan
Okinawa is home to about half of America's 50,000 troops stationed in Japan.
14) Guam
Andersen Air Force base is home to bomber crews, while nuclear submarines are also housed here.
15) Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria
The base: Bezmer reflects a broader trend toward lighter, more austere bases in Eastern Europe and away from the larger military complexes in Western and Central Europe. To keep a low profile in the host countries, the Pentagon is reluctant to even refer to Bezmer and its Eastern European equivalents as bases, and it stresses that the host countries retain full control of their facilities.
16) Diego Garcia
A British overseas territory, the island was home to the Chagossians – who were expelled by the British between 1968 and 1973 to make way for the American base. It is now uninhabited, except for military personnel.
17) Guantánamo Bay, Cuba
Cuba granted America complete jurisdiction and control over this remote part of the island in 1903, although Cuba retains sovereignty. It is home to the Guantánamo Bay detention camp, opened in 2002 to hold prisoners from the "War on Terror".
18) Qatar
Approximately 5,000 troops are stationed between there and the US Combined Air Operations Centre. Most American troops left Saudi Arabia in 2003, at the end of the Gulf War, and Qatar is now one of their main centres. They also have troops stationed in Bahrain (home to the Fifth Fleet), Kuwait, Oman, UAE and Yemen. Overall in the Arabian Gulf region there are reportedly 40,000 American servicemen.
19) Kuwait
Mohammed Al-Ahmad Kuwait Naval Base is a kuwaiti naval base on the eastern coast of Kuwait. It is named The base is also used by the United States Fifth Fleet using the name Camp Patriot. It is used by US and Kuwaiti forces to conduct military operations and training exercises. The naval base also has a heliport with the ICAO Designator OKNB.
20) Saudi Arabia
The (64 AEG) is a United States Airforce unit subordinate to the 379th air Expeditionary wing, and located at Eskan Village in KSA The group is made up of about 300 security forces, support Airmen, and civilians in two squadrons: the 64th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron (64 ESFS) and the 64th Expeditionary Support Squadron (64 ESS). Their mission is to stand guard all day, every day, providing integrated defense, emergency response, and combat support for the base, which houses military and host-nation tenant agencies. Most days the Airmen are fighting the Global war on terrorism in extreme temperatures of more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
RUSSIA:
21) Ukraine
Sevastopol is home to Russia's Black Sea Fleet – the largest subunit of the navy.
22) Syria
Russia maintains a navy logistics centre in Tartus, with 16 ships. It is the only base outside of the former USSR. In January Russia was forced to deny that it was withdrawing its personnel from the base, and emphasise that the centre was staffed by civilians, not military staff.
23) Tajikistan
Over 7,000 Russian troops are based in Tajikistan, making it their largest base in Central Asia. The present contract between Russia and Tajikistan ends in 2014, but a new agreement has been signed which remains in force until 2042.
24) Armenia
102nd Military base in Gyumri; Russian 3624th Air Base in Erebuni Airport near Yerevan, where about 3500-5000 Russian troops are believed to be deployed according to sources.
25) Moldova
Oprational Group in Transnistria, consisting of staff, separate maneuver brigades, anti-aircraft missile regiment, independent regiment and air group consisting of up to 1500 Russian personnel.
FRANCE:
26) Abu Dhabi
France opened its first military base in the Gulf in 2009 – the first foreign military installation built by the French for 50 years, and its first centre in a country which was not a colony. It is home to 500 troops.
27) Djibouti
Home to France's largest base in Africa, plus a major US base
28) Cape Verde
In accordance with the 1974 Defence Agreement, Senegal provides a base for 1200 Frenchforces pre-positioned in Dakar. The French troops defend Senegal's integrity, develop military cooperation with Senegalese armed forces and support the Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS).
29) Gabon
In accordance with the Defence and Military Cooperation Agreements of 1960 2,800 French troops stay in Libreville, deployed as standing "mission de présence". They ensure the security of French nationals, and cooperate with Gabonese armed forces.
30) Ivory Coast
France is present in Côte d'Ivoire since the Licorne Operation was launched in 2002. Today the objective of the operation is to support the UN Mission in Côte d'Ivoire (UNOCI) to promoting a safe environment. It also aims at ensuring the security of French and foreign nationals. As of mid-2009, the force numbers 1000 soldiers (down from 1,800 at the beginning of 2009).
Think some are missing obviously(especially in regards to the U.S), talking about major ones. @Gabriel92 , @gambit , @Hamartia Antidote et al.
