Military of Djibouti
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Military Manpower
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| Military age | 15-49 |
| Availability | Males age 15-49: 106,287 (2000 est.) |
| Fit for military service | Males age 15-49: 62,496 (2000 est.) |
| Reaching military age annually | Males: |
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Military Expenditures
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| Amount | $29.05 million (2005 est.)[1] |
| Percent of GDP | 4.3% (2005 est.)[1] |
Djibouti's military consists of the Djibouti National Army (includes Navy and Air Force). France's 13th Foreign Legion Demi-Brigade is currently stationed in Djibouti. There are also some 200 United States soldiers currently deployed in the country.[1]
[edit] Aircraft inventory
| Aircraft | Origin | Type | Versions | In service[2] | Notes |
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| Cessna 206 |  United States |
utility | 1 | ||
| Dassault Falcon 50 |  France |
VIP | 1 | ||
| Eurocopter Ecureuil | France |
utility helicopter | AS 355 | 2 | |
| Let L-410 |  Czechoslovakia |
transport | L-410UVP | 2 | |
| Mil Mi-8 |  Russia |
transport helicopter | 3 |
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b Djibouti Military Profile 2006
- ^ "World Military Aircraft Inventory", Aerospace Source Book 2007, Aviation Week & Space Technology, January 15, 2007.
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