| Zambian Defence Force
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| Military manpower
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| Military age
| n/a
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| Availability
| males age 15-49: 2,477,494 (2004 est.)
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| Fit for military service
| males age 15-49: 1,310,814 (2004 est.)
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| Reaching military age annually
| males: n/a
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| Military expenditures
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| Amount (USD)
| $42.6 million (2003)
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| Percent of GDP
| 0.9% (2003)
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The Zambian Defense Force (ZDF) consists of the army, the air force, and Zambian National Service (ZNS). The ZNS, while operating under the Ministry of Defense, is responsible primarily for public works projects. The ZDF is designed primarily for internal defense.
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