Annual defense budget: US$35m 

Defense spending trend: Down 12% in 2002

Jamaica's defense force is trained with the assistance of Canada, the UK, and the US. Its main role is combating narcotics smuggling and assisting the police in breaking up unrest, as in 1999 and 2001.

JAMAICAN ARMED FORCES

Army
		No main battle tanks		2500 personnel
Navy
		5 patrol boats		190 personnel
Air force
		No combat aircraft		140 personnel
Nuclear capability
		None

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