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United Kingdom Military Strength

United Kingdom Military Strength

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PERSONNEL
Total Population: 60,943,912
[2008]
Population Available: 28,855,100
[2008]
Fit for Military Service: 23,738,184 [2008]
Reaching Military Age Annually: 784,520 [2008]
Active Military Personnel: 195,000 [2008]
Active Military Reserve: 233,860 [2008]
Active Paramilitary Units: 0 [2008]

ARMY

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Total Land-Based Weapons: 5,121
Towed Artillery: 455 [2001]

NAVY

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Total Navy Ships: 139
Merchant Marine Strength: 518 [2008]
Major Ports and Harbors: 10
Aircraft Carriers: 2 [2008]
Destroyers: 11 [2008]
Submarines: 17 [2008]
Frigates: 21 [2008]
Patrol & Coastal Craft: 9 [2008]
Mine Warfare Craft: 18 [2008]
Amphibious Craft: 13 [2008]

AIR FORCE


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Total Aircraft: 1,891 [2003]
Helicopters: 779 [2003]
Serviceable Airports: 449 [2007]

FINANCES (USD)
Defense Budget: $53,148,770,000 [2008]
Foreign Exch. & Gold: $57,300,000,000 [2007]
Purchasing Power: $2,130,000,000,000 [2007]

OIL
Oil Production: 1,636,000 bbl/day [2007]
Oil Consumption: 1,820,000 bbl/day [2005]
Proven Oil Reserves: 3,560,000,000 bbl [2007]

LOGISTICAL
Labor Force: 30,890,000 [2007]
Roadways: 398,366 km
Railways: 16,567 km

GEOGRAPHIC
Waterways: 3,200 km
Coastline: 12,429 km
Square Land Area: 244,820 km

Sources: Central Intelligence Agency

Last Updated: 2/12/2009