National Defence Force (Burundi)

Military of Burundi

General information

Military branches: Army (includes naval and air units), paramilitary Gendarmerie

Military manpower - military age: 16 years of age

Military manpower - availability:
males age 15-49: 1,344,177 (2000 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 15-49: 701,367 (2000 est.)

Military manpower - reaching military age annually:
males: 76,866 (2000 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure: $25 million (FY93)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP: 2.6% (FY93)

Aircraft inventory

The Burundi Army's air unit operates 16 aircraft, including 7 helicopters.

Template:Standard table ! style="text-align: left; background: #aacccc;"|Aircraft ! style="text-align: left; background: #aacccc;"|Origin ! style="text-align: left; background: #aacccc;"|Type ! style="text-align: left; background: #aacccc;"|Versions ! style="text-align: left; background: #aacccc;"|In service ! style="text-align: left; background: #aacccc;"|Notes |----- | Aérospatiale SA 316 Alouette III | France | utility helicopter | SA 316B | 3 | |----- | Aérospatiale SA 342 Gazelle | France | utility helicopter | SA 342L | 2 | |----- | Cessna 150 | United States | liaison | | 3 | |----- | Dassault Falcon 50 | France | VIP transport | | 1 | |----- | Dornier Do 27 | Germany | liaison | Do 27Q | 1 | |----- | Mil Mi-24 Hind | Soviet Union | attack helicopter | | 2 | |----- | SIAI-Marchetti SF 260 | Italy | trainer
light attack | SF.260P
SF.260W | 2
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Ground Forces

The Army of Burundi uses a few armoured vehicles, including BTR-40s, Panhard AMLs, and Shorland armoured cars.

External links

• Forces de Defense Nationales de Burundi (FDNB)
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