Military of Djibouti

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Military of Djibouti
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 Flag of the United States United States utility 1
Dassault Falcon 50 Flag of France France VIP 1
Eurocopter AS 355 Ecureuil Flag of France France
Flag of Germany Germany
Flag of Spain Spain
utility helicopter AS 355 2
Let L-410 Turbolet Flag of Czechoslovakia Czechoslovakia transport L-410UVP 2
Mil Mi-8 Hip Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union transport helicopter 3

[edit] References

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  1. ^ a b Djibouti Military Profile 2006
  2. ^ "World Military Aircraft Inventory", Aerospace Source Book 2007, Aviation Week & Space Technology, January 15, 2007.
A Djiboutian patrol boat moves through the Tadjoura Gulf. September 13, 2006
A Djiboutian patrol boat moves through the Tadjoura Gulf. September 13, 2006


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