Seychelles People's Defence Force

The Seychelles People's Defence Force is the national military of Seychelles. It consists of a number of distinct branches: the Infantry Unit, Coast Guard, Air Force and a Presidential Protection Unit.

Seychelles People's Defence Force
Flag of the SPDF
MottoService before self
Founded1977
Service branches
WebsiteOfficial website
Leadership
Commander-in-Chief & Minister of DefenceWavel Ramkalawan
Chief of Defence ForcesColonel Michael Rosette
Personnel
Military age18 years of age
ConscriptionVoluntary
Available for
military service
23,210 (2002 est.), age 15–49
Fit for
military service
11,560 (2002 est.), age 15–49
Active personnel650 (2012)
Expenditures
Budget€9.7 million (2012)
Percent of GDP1% (2012)
Related articles
History1981 Seychelles coup d'état attempt
RanksMilitary ranks of the Seychelles
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