Short facts about the military of United Kingdom

Military branches:

Army, Royal Navy (includes Royal Marines), Royal Air Force

Military manpower - availability:

males age 15-49:  14,599,199 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:

males age 15-49:  12,139,930 (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure:

$36.884 billion (FY97)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

2.7% (FY97)

Source: World Factbook