AUTEC Big Wood Cay Navy Active Andros Island
Overseas Base · Bahamas
Status
Active
Type
Overseas Base
Location
Overseas
About This Installation
Hosts the Navy's Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center.
💡 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. AUTEC Big Wood Cay Navy Active Andros Island in Bahamas is one of these installations.
📍 Coordinates
24.7064°N, -78.0195°E · View on Google Maps →