Military New Caledonia
Military branches:
no regular indigenous military forces; French Armed Forces
(includes Army, Navy, Air Force, Gendarmerie); Police Force
Manpower available for military service:
males age 18-49: 50,874 (2005 est.)
Manpower fit for military service:
males age 18-49: 40,822 (2005 est.)
Manpower reaching military service age annually:
males age 18-49: 1,907 (2005 est.)
Military expenditures - dollar figure:
NA
Military expenditures - percent of GDP:
NA
Military - note:
defense is the responsibility of France
Transnational Issues New Caledonia
Disputes - international: Matthew and Hunter Islands east of New Caledonia claimed by France and Vanuatu