Military of Djibouti
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| Military of Djibouti |
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|---|---|
| Military age | 15 |
| Available for military service |
106,287, age 15–49 (2000 est.) |
| Fit for military service |
62,496, age 15–49 (2000 est.) |
| Expenditures | |
| Budget | $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 is also Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, a U.S. force of more than 2,000, currently deployed in the country at Camp Lemonier.[1]
[edit] Aircraft Inventory
| Aircraft | Origin | Type | Versions | In service[2] | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 206 Stationair |  United States |
utility | 1 | ||
| Dassault Falcon 50 |  France |
VIP | 1 | ||
| Eurocopter AS 355 Ecureuil | France Germany Spain |
utility helicopter | AS 355 | 2 | |
| Let L-410 Turbolet |  Czechoslovakia |
transport | L-410UVP | 2 | |
| Mil Mi-8 Hip |  Soviet Union |
transport helicopter | 3 |
[edit] References
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- ^ 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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