Umbutfo Eswatini Defence Force
The Umbutfo Eswatini Defence Force (UEDF) is the military of the Southern African Kingdom of Eswatini (Swaziland). It is used primarily during domestic protests, with some border and customs duties; the force has never been involved in a foreign conflict. The army has struggled with high rates of HIV infection. Since measures were put in place the rate is dropping.
| Umbutfo Eswatini Defence Force | |
|---|---|
| Founded | June 1979 |
| Service branches | Army Air Force |
| Leadership | |
| Commander-in-chief | King Mswati III |
| Prime Minister | Russell Dlamini |
| Defense Principal Secretary | Prince Sicalo Nkopolo Dlamini |
| Commander | Lieutenant General Hulumende Mashikilisane Fakudze |
| Personnel | |
| Military age | 18-30 |
| Conscription | No |
| Available for military service | 344,038, age 18–49 (2010 est.) |
| Fit for military service | 201,853 males, age 18–49 (2010 est.), 175,477 females, age 18–49 (2010 est.) |
| Reaching military age annually | 16,168 males (2010 est.), 15,763 females (2010 est.) |
| Active personnel | 3,000+ |
| Reserve personnel | 0 |
| Deployed personnel | 0 |
| Expenditures | |
| Budget | $115 million (2011 est.) |
| Percent of GDP | 3.0% of GDP (2011 est.) |
| Related articles | |
| Ranks | Military ranks of Eswatini |
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