Annual defense budget: $31m 

Defense spending trend: Down 14% in 2002

The military frequently interfered in politics until it was disbanded following the return of democracy in 1994. A 5300-strong national police force, funded and trained by the US, was formed in its place. It offered little resistance to rebel forces in 2004.

HAITIAN ARMED FORCES

Army
		None		None
Navy
		Coast guard boats		30 personnel
Air force
		None		None
Nuclear capability
		None

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