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Canadian Forces
Forces canadiennes

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Command
Commander-in-Chief Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada
Represented by Governor General Michaƫlle Jean
Chief of the Defence Staff Rick Hillier
Military Manpower
Availability
(males age 16-49)
8,072,010 (2008 est.)[1]
Availability
(females age 16-49)
7,813,462 (2008 est.)[1]
Fit for military service
(males age 16-49)
6,646,281 (2008 est.)[1]
Fit for military service
(females age 16-49)
6,417,924 (2008 est.)[1]
Regular Force (2005) approx. 62,000[2]
Primary Reserve (including Rangers) (2005) approx. 25,000[2]
Military expenditures
Dollar figure
(FY07/08)
CAN$16.9 billion[3]
Percent of GDP
1.1% (132nd in world) (2005 est.)[1]
Military strength

Maritime Command
Fleet Submarines 4
Destroyers 3
Frigates 12
Coastal Defence Vessels 12
Operational Support Ships 2

Land Force Command
Main Battle Tanks 66 Leopard C2, 100 Leopard 2 entering service
Infantry fighting vehicles 650+
Armoured Personnel Carriers 1,000+

Air Command
Fighters 98[4]
Patrol aircraft 21
Transport aircraft 83
Helicopters 142
Trainers 64
UAVs 19