Al Dhafra
Overseas Base · United arab emirates
Status
Active
Type
Overseas Base
Location
Overseas
About This Installation
Major Middle East hub with Navy’s busiest overseas port, 3,500 troops at al-Dhafra Air Base.
💡 Why Does This Matter?
The United States maintains approximately 750 military bases in over 80 countries — more than any nation in world history. The annual cost of maintaining overseas bases exceeds $55 billion.
Critics argue that many overseas bases are Cold War relics that increase tensions, provoke "blowback," and drain resources from domestic needs. Supporters say they deter aggression and protect allies. Al Dhafra in United arab emirates is one of these installations.
📍 Coordinates
24.2400°N, 54.5483°E · View on Google Maps →