The Botswana Defence Force (BDF, Tswana: Sesole Sa Botswana) is the military of Botswana. The main component of the BDF is the Botswana Ground Force; there is also an air wing and a riverine patrol contingent attached to the ground forces, with 10 Panther airboats and 2 Boston Whaler Raider class. [3] [4] [5]

The Botswana Ground Forces is the army of the country of Botswana, and the land component of the Botswana Defence Force.

The key functions of the Botswana Defence Force are to defend the country and provide for the security of Botswana through: Ensuring national security and stability. Protecting the people and their properties. Protecting the constitution of Botswana to guarantee the rule of law. Defending Botswana's territorial integrity on land and in the air.

2025年1月8日 · Detailing the current military strength of Botswana including air force, army, navy, financials and manpower.

2024年8月6日 · Running from Aug. 5-15, the exercise brings together U.S. Army and Air Force personnel and Botswana Defence Force counterparts to conduct a variety of training to include humanitarian...

2024年8月16日 · Running from Aug. 5-15, the exercise brings together U.S. Army and Air Force personnel and Botswana Defence Force counterparts to conduct a variety of training to include humanitarian...

How has the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) evolved and developed since its creation in 1977? What is its current state in terms of professionalism, capabilities and reputation? This article from African Security Review describes the evolution, role and key characteristics of Botswana’s military establishment.

The Botswana Ground Force is the army of the country of Botswana, and the land component of the Botswana Defence Force. The Botswana Defence Force was raised in April 1977 by an Act of Parliament called the 'BDF Act NO 13 of 1977.[3]

2016年6月21日 · By the end of 1977 the new Botswana Defence Force numbered some 600 men. It contained five light infantry companies, a reconnaissance company, an air arm and a variety of small support units. It...

The Botswana Defence Force (BDF) is the military of Botswana. It was formed in 1977. The commander in chief is the President of Botswana. Being a landlocked country, Botswana has no navy. The army is known to be very ambitious and it is well trained.