Annual defense budget: US$64m 

Defense spending trend: Down 4% in 2002

Defense forces comprise a land army and a coast guard (with air wing), used to patrol fishing grounds.

TRINIDADIAN ARMED FORCES

Army
		No main battle tanks		2000 personnel
Navy
		12 patrol boats		700 personnel
Air force
		No combat aircraft		None
Nuclear capability
		None

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