Introduction
How is the Military in Malawi and how does it work to maintain Sucity and fight terrorism? In terms of Military and security forces, we have the Malawi Defense Force (MDF): Land Forces (Army), Maritime Force, Air Force, National Service (reserve force)

Ministry of Homeland Security: Malawi Police Service (2024).
In Malawi, the MDF’s primary responsibility is external security; it is also tasked as necessary with providing support to civilian authorities during emergencies, supporting the Police Service, protecting national forest reserves, and participating in regional peacekeeping missions, as well as assisting with infrastructure development; it is generally considered to be a professional and effective service, although most of its equipment is aging and obsolescent; Malawi contributes regularly to African Union and UN peace support operations

the MDF was established in 1964 from elements of the Kings African Rifles (KAR), a British colonial regiment raised from Great Britain's various possessions in East Africa from 1902 until independence in the 1960s; the KAR conducted both military and internal security functions within the colonial territories, and served outside the territories during the World Wars (2023)
Security and military information of Malawi
Military and security service personnel strengths estimated 10,000 active military personnel (2023)
Military equipment inventories and acquisitions the MDF's inventory is comprised of mostly obsolescent or secondhand equipment originating from such countries as France, South Africa, and the UK  (2023)
Military service age and obligation 18-30years of age for men and women for voluntary military service; high school equivalent required for enlisted recruits and college equivalent for officer recruits; initial engagement is 7 years for enlisted personnel and 10 years for officers (2023).
Military deployments 740 Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO; note - as of early 2024, MONUSCO forces were drawing down towards a complete withdrawal by the end of 2024) (2024).
Military expenditures
Military Expenditures 2023 0.7% of GDP (2023 est.)
Military Expenditures 2022 0.7% of GDP (2022 est.)
Military Expenditures 2021 0.9% of GDP (2021 est.)
Military Expenditures 2020 0.9% of GDP (2020 est.)
Military Expenditures 2019 1.1% of GDP (2019 est.)
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Malawi is found in Eastern Africa