Seychelles People's Defence Force
| Seychelles People's Defence Force | |
|---|---|
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Flag of the SPDF | |
| Motto | Service before self |
| Founded | 1977 |
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| Website | Official website |
| Leadership | |
| Commander-in-Chief & Minister of Defence | Wavel Ramkalawan |
| Chief of Defence Forces | Major General Michael Rosette |
| Personnel | |
| Military age | 18 years of age |
| Conscription | Voluntary |
| Available for military service | 23,210 (2002 est.), age 15–49 |
| Fit for military service | 11,560 (2002 est.), age 15–49 |
| Active personnel | 650 (2012) |
| Expenditure | |
| Budget | €9.7 million (2012) |
| Percent of GDP | 1% (2012) |
| Related articles | |
| History | 1981 Seychelles coup d'état attempt |
| Ranks | Military ranks of the Seychelles |
The Seychelles People's Defence Force (French: Force de défense populaire des Seychelles; Seselwa Creole French: Lafors Defans Pepel Ses) is the national military of Seychelles. It consists of a number of distinct branches: the Infantry Unit, Coast Guard, Air Force and a Presidential Protection Unit.