Military expenditures: Military forces: Military service age and obligation: Maritime threats:
1.21% of GDP
(2018)
1.18% of GDP
(2017)
1.14% of GDP
(2016)
1.13% of GDP
(2015)
1.05% of GDP
(2014)
country comparison to the world (CIA rank, may be based on non-current data):
106
[see also: Military expenditures country ranks ]
Tanzania People's Defense Forces (TPDF or Jeshi la Wananchi la Tanzania, JWTZ): Land Forces Command, Naval Forces Command, Air Force Command, National Building Army (Jeshi la Kujenga Taifa, JKT), People's Militia (Reserves)
(2019)
note: the National Building Army is a paramilitary organization under the Defense Forces that provides six months of military and vocational training to individuals as part of their two years of public service; after completion of training, some graduates join the regular Defense Forces while the remainder become part of the People's Militia
18-25 years of age for voluntary military service; 6-year commitment
(2019)
The International Maritime Bureau reports that shipping in territorial and offshore waters in the Indian Ocean remain at risk for piracy and armed robbery against ships, especially as Somali-based pirates extend their activities south; numerous commercial vessels have been attacked and hijacked both at anchor and while underway; crews have been robbed and stores or cargoes stolen.