| Military branches | Royal Bhutan Army (includes Royal Bodyguard, an air wing); National Militia; Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs: Royal Bhutan Police (2020) note - the Royal Bhutan Army is a lightly armed infantry force focused on border protection and internal security; India is responsible for military training, arms supplies, and the air defense of Bhutan |
| Military service age and obligation | 18 years of age for voluntary military service; no conscription; militia training is compulsory for males aged 20-25, over a 3-year period (2019) |
| Military and security service personnel strengths | the Royal Bhutan Army has an estimated 8,000 personnel (2020) |
| Military equipment inventories and acquisitions | India has provided most of the Royal Bhutan Army's equipment (2020) |
Source: CIA World Factbook
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