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Fiji Military Profile

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Military branchesRepublic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF): Land Force Command, Maritime Command (2021)
Military service age and obligation18 years of age for voluntary military service; mandatory retirement at age 55 (2013)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP1.6% of GDP (2019)

1.6% of GDP (2018)

1.5% of GDP (2017)

1.2% of GDP (2016)

1% of GDP (2015)
Military and security service personnel strengthsthe Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) have about 3,500 personnel (3,200 Land Force; 300 Maritime Command) (2020)
Military equipment inventories and acquisitionsthe RFMF is lightly armed and equipped; Australia has provided patrol boats and a few armored personnel carriers; it also provides logistical support for RFMF regional or UN operations; in recent years, China has provided construction equipment and military vehicles (2020)
Military deployments170 Egypt (MFO); 160 Iraq (UNAMI); 130 Golan Heights (UNDOF) (Jan 2021)

Source: CIA World Factbook
This page was last updated on September 18, 2021