Lesotho Military 2019, CIA World Factbook

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Lesotho Military 2019

SOURCE: 2019 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK AND OTHER SOURCES

Page last updated on February 08, 2019

Military expenditures:
1.85% of GDP (2016)
1.89% of GDP (2015)
1.89% of GDP (2014)
1.89% of GDP (2013)
1.99% of GDP (2012)
country comparison to the world: 58
[see also: Military expenditures country ranks ]

Military branches:
Lesotho Defense Force (LDF): Army (includes Air Wing) (2012)

Military service age and obligation:
18-24 years of age for voluntary military service; no conscription; women serve as commissioned officers (2012)

Military - note:
Lesotho's declared policy for its military is the maintenance of the country's sovereignty and the preservation of internal security; in practice, external security is guaranteed by South Africa

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Lesotho Military 2019 SOURCE: 2019 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK AND OTHER SOURCES