Military expenditures: Military branches: Military service age and obligation: Maritime threats:
0.9% of GDP (2017)
1.29% of GDP (2016)
1.69% of GDP (2015)
1.46% of GDP (2014)
1.47% of GDP (2013)
1.33% of GDP (2012)
country comparison to the world: 123
[see also: Military expenditures country ranks ]
Peruvian Army (Ejercito Peruano), Peruvian Navy (Marina de Guerra del Peru, MGP, includes naval air, naval infantry, and Coast Guard), Air Force of Peru (Fuerza Aerea del Peru, FAP) (2013)
18-50 years of age for male and 18-45 years of age for female voluntary military service; no conscription (2012)
the International Maritime Bureau reports the territorial waters of Peru are a risk for armed robbery against ships; in 2016, 11 attacks against commercial vessels were reported up from none in 2015; most of these occured in the main port of Callao