Military branches: Papua New Guinea Defense Force (includes Ground, Naval, and Air Forces, and Special Forces Unit)

Military manpower—availability:
males age 15-49: 1,238,683 (1999 est.)

Military manpower—fit for military service:
males age 15-49: 687,978 (1999 est.)

Military expenditures—dollar figure: $41.5 million (1998)

Military expenditures—percent of GDP: 1% (1998)