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Military of the United Kingdom

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Military of the United Kingdom
Military manpower
Availabilitymales age 15-49: 14,877,666 (2003 est.)
Fit for military servicemales age 15-49: 12,353,942 (2003 est.)
Military expenditures
Dollar figure$36.884 billion (FY97/98)
Percent of GDP2.32% (2002)

The armed forces of the United Kingdom are managed by the Ministry of Defence.

Branches

See also