how many foreign military bases does the uk have
Overseas military bases of the United Kingdom The United Kingdom is still considered and remains a global power even into the 21st century; this is evidenced through the nation's 15 overseas military bases, making it second only to the United States in terms of total overseas bases worldwide. Currently, there is also the possibility of an additional two new bases being built in Oman and the United Arab Emirates in the near future. Note that both the United Arab Emirates and Oman were once under British rule, showing the impact of colonialism and the British armed forces military presence across the globe, even into the 21st century.[unreliable source?]