Bhutan Military 2020, CIA World Factbook

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Bhutan Military 2020

SOURCE: 2020 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK AND OTHER SOURCES

Page last updated on January 27, 2020

Military forces:
Royal Bhutan Army (includes Royal Bodyguard and Royal Bhutan Police, plus militia) (2019)
note: Bhutan does not have an air force; India is responsible for military training, arms supplies, and the air defense of Bhutan

Military service age and obligation:
18 years of age for voluntary military service; no conscription; militia training is compulsory for males aged 20-25, over a 3-year period (2012)

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Bhutan Military 2020 SOURCE: 2020 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK AND OTHER SOURCES