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Military of the United Kingdom

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Military branches: British Army, Royal Navy (includes Royal Marines), Royal Air Force

Military manpower - availability:
males age 15-49: 14,574,955 (2000 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 15-49: 12,134,272 (2000 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure: $36.884 billion (FY97/98)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP: 2.7% (FY97/98)

The Ministry of Defence manages the UK Military.

See also:

United Kingdom



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