The Panamanian Public Forces (Spanish: Fuerza Pública de la República de Panamá) are the national security forces of Panama. Panama is the second country in Latin America (the other being Costa Rica) to abolish its standing army, with Panama retaining a …

1 day ago · Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held a call with Panamanian President José Raul Mulino and they agreed on the strong relationship and many security interests that the United States and Panama share.

The Panama Defense Forces (Spanish: Fuerzas de Defensa de Panamá; FFDD), formerly the National Guard (of Panama) (Spanish: Guardia Nacional), [1] [2] were the armed forces of the Republic of Panama. It was created in 1983, led by Panama's dictator General Manuel Noriega and his general staff.

1 day ago · Aerial view of Panama canal in the area of Pedro Miguel locks, in Panama City on December 13, 2022. - Every time a ship crosses the Miraflores Lock, the Panama Canal's most famous gate, 200 ...

2 days ago · Image Credits: The Panama Canal/X. Panama has agreed to offer free passage to U.S. Navy ships after a visit by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who warned the country of consequences unless it took action against what the U.S. sees as growing Chinese influence over the vital waterway.

3 hours ago · Panama President José Raúl Mulino has rejected the U.S. State Department’s claim that his country had reached a deal allowing U.S. warships to transit the Panama Canal for free PANAMA CITY ...

1 day ago · Panama’s president accused the Trump administration on Thursday of lying about a deal that would give the U.S. Navy free access to the Panama Canal, intensifying tensions around negotiations ...

Jan 9, 2025 · Detailing the current military strength of Panama including air force, army, navy, financials and manpower.

Oct 9, 2024 · During the 1989 U.S. invasion of Panama, four Navy SEALs died and eight were injured in an attempt to secure Punta Paitilla Airfield, disable General Manuel Noriega’s plane, and prevent him from leaving the country.

Jul 6, 2017 · Panama's navy (officially, the National Navy — Marina Nacional) was formed at approximately the same time as the air force (1964). Known at that time as the Department of Marine Operations...