Annual defense budget: $108m 

Defense spending trend: Up 15% in 2002

Until 1994 the military operated with virtual impunity. The first civilian defense minister was appointed in 1999, completing the "demilitarization" process begun with the return to civilian rule in 1984.

HONDURAN ARMED FORCES

Army
		12 light tanks (Scorpion)		8300 personnel
Navy
		16 patrol boats		1400 personnel
Air force
		18 combat aircraft (A-37B, F-5E/F, Super Mystère B2)		2300 personnel
Nuclear capability
		None

From "The Financial Times World Desk Reference" © Dorling Kindersley 2004