National Defence Force (Burundi)
| Military of Burundi | |
|---|---|
| Service branches | Army Gendarmerie |
| Leadership | |
| Commander-in-Chief | Pres. Pierre Nkurunziza |
| Minister of National Defense & War Veterans | Lt. Gen. Germain Niyoyankana |
The Military of Burundi consists of the Army and the Gendarmerie. The naval and air units are incorporated within the Army.
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.
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| 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
2
|
|}
Weapons and Vehicles
The Army of Burundi uses a wide range of equipment:
Armored Vehicles
Small Arms
Air Defense
References and links
External links
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