Military branches no regular indigenous military forces; French Armed Forces (including Army, Navy, Air Force, Gendarmerie); Police Force

Military expenditures - dollar figure $192.3 million (FY96)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP 5.3% (FY96)

Military - note defense is the responsibility of France

NOTE: The information regarding New Caledonia on this page is re-published from the 2002 World Fact Book of the United States Central Intelligence Agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of New Caledonia Military 2002 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about New Caledonia Military 2002 should be addressed to the CIA.