Short facts about the military of Malta

Military branches:

Armed Forces (including land forces, an air squadron, a maritime squadron, and the Revenue Security Corps), Maltese Police Force

Military manpower - availability:

males age 15-49:  98,953 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:

males age 15-49:  78,783 (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure:

$201 million (FY98)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

5.5% (FY98)

Source: World Factbook