Military expenditures: Military branches: Military service age and obligation:
2.47% of GDP (2016)
2.41% of GDP (2015)
2.5% of GDP (2014)
2.47% of GDP (2013)
2.54% of GDP (2012)
country comparison to the world: 37
[see also: Military expenditures country ranks ]
Army, Navy (includes naval air arm), Air Force, Coast Guard (2011)
16-18 years of age for voluntary military service (Army 17 1/2, Air Force 17, Navy 16 1/2); no conscription; women may join as officers, currently serve in combat roles as pilots, and will soon be allowed in all combat roles (2016)