United Kingdom Military:
Military branches:
Army, Royal Navy (includes Royal Marines), Royal Air Force
Military manpower — military age and obligation: 16 years of age for voluntary military service (January 2004 est.)
Military manpower — availability: males 16-49: 14,607,724 (2005 est.)
Military manpower — fit for military service: males 16-49: 12,046,268 (2005 est.)
Military expenditures — dollar figure: $42,836.5 million (2003 est.)
Military expenditures — percent of GDP: 2.4% (2003 est.)
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