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Military of the Falkland Islands

Military branches: British Forces Falkland Islands (includes British Army, Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, and Royal Marines), Police Force

Military expenditures - dollar figure: $NA

Military expenditures - percent of GDP: NA%

Military - note: defence is the responsibility of the UK. A new airfield capable of accepting trans-Atlantic aircraft such as the Lockheed Tristar was built following the surrender of Argentine invasion forces. The RAF safeguards the airspace around and above the islands.

See also :
Avro Falkland Islands



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