#Guyana Defence Force

Guyana: Military and Paramilitary Forces — The GDF, the Venezuela Threat, and the Oil Infrastructure Protection

This article examines the military capabilities and national security strategy of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) in the face of escalating regional tensions. It details the GDF's land, air, and maritime service branches, the rising defense expenditures funded by oil revenues, and the operational challenges of protecting offshore oil infrastructure. Finally, it analyzes Guyana's strategic defense alliances with the United States, Brazil, and the Caribbean Community.