Annual defense budget:  Not available

Defense spending trend: Little change from year to year

An army existed for six years before it was disbanded to cut government spending in 1981. In 1997 the National Assembly approved the reestablishment of a full-time defense force; it has around 200 personnel, plus reserves.

ST. KITTS ARMED FORCES

Army
		Not available		200 personnel
Navy
		None		None
Air force
		None		None
Nuclear capability
		None

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