Saudi Arabia Military:
Military branches:
Land Force (Army), Navy, Air Force, Air Defense Force, National Guard, Ministry of Interior Forces (paramilitary)
Military manpower — military age and obligation:
18 years of age (est.); no conscription (2004 est.)
Military manpower — availability:
males 18-49: 7,648,999 (2005 est.)
Military manpower — fit for military service:
males 18-49: 6,592,709 (2005 est.)
Military manpower — reaching military age annually:
males : 247,334 (2005 est.)
Military expenditures — dollar figure:
$18 billion (2002 est.)
Military expenditures — percent of GDP:
10% (2002 est.)
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