Military of Lesotho
| Military branches: | Lesotho Defense Force (LDF): Army and Air Wing |
| Military service age and obligation: | 18 years of age (est.); no conscription (2001) |
| Manpower available for military service: | males age 18-49: 428,982 females age 18-49: 440,102 (2005 est.) |
| Manpower fit for military service: | males age 18-49: 180,797 females age 18-49: 160,681 (2005 est.) |
| Military expenditures - percent of GDP: | 2.6% (2006) |
| Military - note: | the Lesotho Government in 1999 began an open debate on the future structure, size, and role of the armed forces, especially considering the Lesotho Defense Force's (LDF) history of intervening in political affairs |