Introduction
How is the Military in Lesotho and how does it work to maintain Sucity and fight terrorism? In terms of Military and security forces, we have the Lesotho Defense Force (LDF): Army (includes Air Wing) (2024).
In Lesotho, Lesotho's declared policy for its military is the maintenance of the country's sovereignty and the preservation of internal security; in practice, external security is guaranteed by South Africa; the LDF is a small force comprised of about a half dozen infantry companies; it began in 1964 as the Police Mobile Unit (PMU); the PMU was designated as the Lesotho Paramilitary Force in 1980 and became the Royal Lesotho Defense Force in 1986; it was renamed the Lesotho Defense Force in 1993 (2024)
Security and military information of Lesotho
Military and security service personnel strengths approximately 2,000 personnel (2023)
Military equipment inventories and acquisitions the LDF has a small inventory of mostly older, obsolescent, or second-hand weapons and equipment from a variety of countries (2023)
Military service age and obligation 18-30 years of age for voluntary military service for both men and women (women can serve in combat arms); no conscription (2024).
Military deployments .
Military expenditures
Military Expenditures 2023 1.5% of GDP (2023 est.)
Military Expenditures 2022 1.6% of GDP (2022 est.)
Military Expenditures 2021 1.5% of GDP (2021 est.)
Military Expenditures 2020 1.6% of GDP (2020 est.)
Military Expenditures 2019 1.8% of GDP (2019 est.)
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Lesotho is found in Southern Africa