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Air force > Combat aircraft: Number of fighter aircrafts (fixed wing aircrafts with combat capability).
Army > Main battle tanks: Number of main battle tanks.
Budget: Annual defense budget in billion USD.
Expenditures > Percent of GDP: Current military expenditures as an estimated percent of gross domestic product (GDP).
Global Peace Index: The Global Peace Index is comprised of 22 indicators in the three categories ongoing domestic or international conflicts; societal safety; and security and militarization. A low index value indicates a peaceful and safe country.
Military branches: This entry lists the service branches subordinate to defense ministries or the equivalent (typically ground, naval, air, and marine forces).
Military expenditures: This entry gives spending on defense programs for the most recent year available as a percent of gross domestic product (GDP); the GDP is calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP). For countries with no military forces, this figure can include expenditures on public security and police.
Military service age and obligation: This entry gives the required ages for voluntary or conscript military service and the length of service obligation.
Navy > Aircraft carriers: Number of aircraft carriers.
Navy > Frigates: Number of frigates.
Navy > Submarines: Number of patrol boats (includes minesweepers).
Service age and obligation: This entry gives the required ages for voluntary or conscript military service and the length of sevice obligation.
WMD > Missile: A description of the nation's situation with regards to the possession and manufacture of missile weapons of mass destruction
WMD > Nuclear: A description of the nation's situation with regards to the possession and manufacture of nuclear weapons
Navy > Destroyers: Number of destroyers.
Branches: The names of the ground, naval, air, marine, and other defense or security forces
Manpower reaching military age annually > Males: This entry is derived from Military > Manpower reaching military age annually, which gives the number of males and females entering the military manpower pool (i.e., reaching age 16) in any given year and is a measure of the availability of military-age young adults.
Expenditures > Dollar figure: Current military expenditures in US dollars; the figure is calculated by multiplying the estimated defense spending in percentage terms by the gross domestic product (GDP) calculated on an exchange rate basis not purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Dollar figures for military expenditures should be treated with caution because of different price patterns and accounting methods among nations, as well as wide variations in the strength of their currencies
Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males: The number of draft-age males and females entering the military manpower pool in any given year and is a measure of the availability of draft-age young adults.
WMD > Biological: A description of the nation's situation with regards to the possession and manufacture of biological weapons of mass destruction
Military expenditures > Percent of GDP: This entry gives spending on defense programs for the most recent year available as a percent of gross domestic product (GDP); the GDP is calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP). For countries with no military forces, this figure can include expenditures on public security and police.
Expenditures > Dollar figure > Per $ GDP: Current military expenditures in US dollars; the figure is calculated by multiplying the estimated defense spending in percentage terms by the gross domestic product (GDP) calculated on an exchange rate basis not purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Dollar figures for military expenditures should be treated with caution because of different price patterns and accounting methods among nations, as well as wide variations in the strength of their currencies Per $ GDP figures expressed per 1,000 $ gross domestic product
Terrorism > 2002 Bali bombing deaths: Amount of citizens from each country who were killed in the 2002 Bali bombings. In all, 202 people were killed.
WMD > Overview: An overview of the nation's situation with regards to the possession and manufacture of weapons of mass destruction
WMD > Chemical: A description of the nation's situation with regards to the possession and manufacture of chemical weapons of mass destruction
Manpower reaching military age annually > Males per thousand people: This entry is derived from Military > Manpower reaching military age annually, which gives the number of males and females entering the military manpower pool (i.e., reaching age 16) in any given year and is a measure of the availability of military-age young adults. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Expenditures > Dollar figure > Per capita: Current military expenditures in US dollars; the figure is calculated by multiplying the estimated defense spending in percentage terms by the gross domestic product (GDP) calculated on an exchange rate basis not purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Dollar figures for military expenditures should be treated with caution because of different price patterns and accounting methods among nations, as well as wide variations in the strength of their currencies Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Males: This entry is derived from Military > Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually, which gives the number of males and females entering the military manpower pool (i.e., reaching age 16) in any given year and is a measure of the availability of military-age young adults.
Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49: The total numbers of males aged 15-49. This statistic assumes that every individual is fit to serve.
Manpower reaching military age annually > Females per thousand people: This entry is derived from Military > Manpower reaching military age annually, which gives the number of males and females entering the military manpower pool (i.e., reaching age 16) in any given year and is a measure of the availability of military-age young adults. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Manpower reaching military age annually > Females: This entry is derived from Military > Manpower reaching military age annually, which gives the number of males and females entering the military manpower pool (i.e., reaching age 16) in any given year and is a measure of the availability of military-age young adults.
Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49: The number of males aged 15-49 fit for military service. This is a more refined measure of potential military manpower availability which tries to correct for the health situation in the country and reduces the maximum potential number to a more realistic estimate of the actual number fit to serve.
Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49 > Per capita: The number of males aged 15-49 fit for military service. This is a more refined measure of potential military manpower availability which tries to correct for the health situation in the country and reduces the maximum potential number to a more realistic estimate of the actual number fit to serve. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females > Per capita: Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49 > Per capita: The total numbers of males aged 15-49. This statistic assumes that every individual is fit to serve. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males > Per capita: The number of draft-age males and females entering the military manpower pool in any given year and is a measure of the availability of draft-age young adults. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Males per thousand people: This entry is derived from Military > Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually, which gives the number of males and females entering the military manpower pool (i.e., reaching age 16) in any given year and is a measure of the availability of military-age young adults. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Females: This entry is derived from Military > Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually, which gives the number of males and females entering the military manpower pool (i.e., reaching age 16) in any given year and is a measure of the availability of military-age young adults.
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Females per thousand people: This entry is derived from Military > Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually, which gives the number of males and females entering the military manpower pool (i.e., reaching age 16) in any given year and is a measure of the availability of military-age young adults. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.

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STAT	Taiwan	United Kingdom
Air force > Combat aircraft	360 Ranked 5th. 62% more than United Kingdom	222 Ranked 8th.
Army > Main battle tanks	1,926 Ranked 4th. 8 times more than United Kingdom	227 Ranked 8th.
Budget	19.2 US$ BN Ranked 6th.	62.7 US$ BN Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Taiwan
Expenditures > Percent of GDP	2.2% Ranked 44th.	2.4% Ranked 57th. 9% more than Taiwan
Global Peace Index	1.54 Ranked 137th.	1.79 Ranked 8th. 16% more than Taiwan
Manpower fit for military service > Males age 16-49	None	None
Military branches	Army, Navy (includes Marine Corps), Air Force, Coast Guard Administration, Armed Forces Reserve Command, Combined Service Forces Command, Armed Forces Police Command	Army, Royal Navy (includes Royal Marines), Royal Air Force
Military expenditures	2.2% of GDP Ranked 25th.	2.5% of GDP Ranked 20th. 14% more than Taiwan
Military service age and obligation	18-35 years of age for compulsory and voluntary military service; service obligation is 2 years; women may enlist; women in Air Force service are restricted to noncombat roles; reserve obligation to age 30 (Army); the Ministry of Defense is in the process of implementing a voluntary enlistment system over the period 2010-2015, although nonvolunteers will still be required to perform alternative service or go through 4 months of military training	16-33 years of age (officers 17-28) for voluntary military service (with parental consent under 18); no conscription; women serve in military services, but are excluded from ground combat positions and some naval postings; as of October 2009, women comprised 12.1% of officers and 9% of enlisted personnel in the regular forces; must be citizen of the UK, Commonwealth, or Republic of Ireland; reservists serve a minimum of 3 years, to age 45 or 55; 17 years 6 months of age for voluntary military service by Nepalese citizens in the Brigade of Gurkhas; 16-34 years of age for voluntary military service by Papua New Guinean citizens
Navy > Aircraft carriers	0.0 Ranked 42nd.	1 Ranked 4th.
Navy > Frigates	21 Ranked 3rd. 62% more than United Kingdom	13 Ranked 3rd.
Navy > Submarines	4 Ranked 13th.	0.0 Ranked 9th.
Service age and obligation	19-35 years of age for male compulsory military service; service obligation 14 months (reducing to 1 year in 2009) year; women may enlist; women in Air Force service are restricted to noncombat roles; reserve obligation to age 30 (Army); the Ministry of Defense has announced plans to implement an incremental voluntary enlistment system beginning 2010, with 10% fewer conscripts each year thereafter, although nonvolunteers will still be required to perform alternative service or go through 3-4 months of military training	16-33 years of age (officers 17-28) for voluntary military service (with parental consent under 18); women serve in military services, but are excluded from ground combat positions and some naval postings; must be citizen of the UK, Commonwealth, or Republic of Ireland; reservists serve a minimum of 3 years, to age 45 or 55; 16 years of age for voluntary military service by Nepalese citizens in the Brigade of the Gurkhas; 16-34 years of age for voluntary military service by Papua New Guinean citizens
WMD > Missile	Taiwan's short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) program is based at the Chungshan Institute of Science and Technology, which has developed a range of missiles including the Hsiung Feng series of anti-ship missiles, the Tien Chien series of air-to-air missiles, and the Tien Kung series of surface-to-air missiles. These systems have provided Taiwanese scientists with experience and a technological base in areas such as composite materials and guidance and fire control systems, which are essential for development of longer range surface-to-surface missiles. Taiwan has two SRBM programs. The liquid-fueled, single-stage Ching Feng has a range of 130 km with a 270 kg payload. Initially deployed in the early 1980s, it is unclear how many Ching Feng missiles were built and whether they are still operational. The Tien Chi, first test-fired in 1997, is a solid-fueled, two-stage missile with a 300 km range that can reach China's southeastern coast. The Tien Chi incorporates global positioning system technology and has an estimated payload of 100-500 kg. One report claims that as many as 50 Tien Chi missiles have been deployed on Tungyin Island and at an unidentified second location. Development of the Tien Ma, a ballistic missile with a range of 950 km, was reportedly discontinued in the early 1980s due to U.S. pressure.	The United Kingdom's sole nuclear deterrent is based on four new Vanguard-class submarines, each outfitted to carry 16 U.S.-supplied Trident II sea-launched ballistic missiles (SLBM) and 48 warheads. Britain shares a pool of missiles with the United States at the Strategic Weapons Facility Atlantic, Kings Bay Submarine Base, Georgia. The Royal Navy retrieves missiles from the U.S. storage area and places warheads on the missiles onboard. Missiles are serviced by the United States. Although Britain has title to 58 SLBMs, it technically does not own them. The nuclear role of Britain's Tornado aircraft was terminated in 1998, bringing to an end a four-decade history of Royal Air Force aircraft carrying nuclear weapons. In 2004, British and U.S. officials conducted negotiations concerning the development of new "mini-nukes" to replace Britain's aging Trident system, a politically sensitive subject in the country.
WMD > Nuclear	Taiwan's first nuclear reactor was built at National Tsinghua University in 1956, and its first nuclear power plant was opened in 1965. Taiwan now possesses six nuclear units housed in three nuclear power plants with a total capacity of 5,144 megawatts. Although plagued by domestic opposition and delays, a fourth nuclear power plant is scheduled to begin operation in 2006. Taiwan's nuclear weapons program was established under the direction of the Institute of Nuclear Energy Research (INER) and the Chungshan Institute of Science and Technology following the People's Republic of China's first nuclear test in October 1964. The "Hsin Chu" program involved procurement and operation of a heavy water reactor, a heavy water production plant, a reprocessing research laboratory, and a plutonium separation plant. U.S. pressure caused Taiwan to end its nuclear weapons program in 1988 after International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspections discovered missing fuel rods and the former deputy director of INER defected to the United States with detailed information about Taiwan's program. Taiwan probably possesses the technological expertise necessary to develop nuclear weapons, but U.S. pressure and the possibility of a pre-emptive strike by China have prevented a resumption of the nuclear weapons program.	The United Kingdom is a nuclear weapon state party to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). The UK's current stockpile is thought to consist of less than 200 strategic and "sub-strategic" warheads on Vanguard-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBN). The Strategic Defense Review of July 1998 called for major changes in the United Kingdom's nuclear weapons program. Air-delivered weapons were removed from service, leaving the SSBNs as the United Kingdom's only nuclear deterrent. The Review mandated that only one submarine be on patrol at a time, with its missiles detargeted and with a reduced number of warheads (maximum of 48). On May 1, 2004, the Nuclear Safeguards Act went into effect in the United Kingdom, providing necessary legislation for the enforcement of the "additional protocol" designed to provide greater protection against nuclear non-proliferation. This protocol built on existing nuclear safeguards agreements with the IAEA. The United Kingdom ratified the NPT in November 1968 and the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty in June 1998.
Navy > Destroyers	4 Ranked 2nd.	6 Ranked 1st. 50% more than Taiwan
Branches	Army, Navy (includes Marine Corps), Air Force, Coast Guard Administration, Armed Forces Reserve Command, Combined Service Forces Command, Armed Forces Police Command	Army, Royal Navy (includes Royal Marines), Royal Air Force
Manpower reaching military age annually > Males	166,190 Ranked 60th.	383,989 Ranked 30th. 2 times more than Taiwan
Expenditures > Dollar figure	$7.57 billion Ranked 16th.	$42.84 billion Ranked 3rd. 6 times more than Taiwan
Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males	164,883 Ranked 59th.	400,927 Ranked 28th. 2 times more than Taiwan
Manpower available for military service > Males age 16-49	None	None
WMD > Biological	Taiwan has been accused of making efforts to acquire a biological weapons (BW) capability. A report from the Canadian Security and Intelligence Service claimed that Taiwan has developed three dozen types of bacteria, apparently for weaponization purposes. This report, of questionable reliability, was vigorously denied by the Ministry of National Defense (MND). Taiwan signed the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BWC) in 1972, but its role in this treaty is not officially recognized. Taiwan has not been permitted to join the Australia Group.	Under its former biological warfare program (1936-1956), the United Kingdom weaponized anthrax and conducted research on the pathogens that cause plague and typhoid fever, as well as botulinum toxin. The United Kingdom no longer has an offensive biological weapons program, although its defensive biological program is strong. On March 28, 2005, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Russia issued a joint statement in affirmation of their support for the BTWC and called on all remaining countries not party to the BWC to implement and comply with the pact. London ratified the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention in March 1975.
Expenditures	2.2% of GDP Ranked 40th.	2.4% of GDP Ranked 29th. 9% more than Taiwan
Military expenditures > Percent of GDP	2.2% of GDP Ranked 3rd.	2.7% of GDP Ranked 23th. 23% more than Taiwan
Expenditures > Dollar figure > Per $ GDP	$14.33 per 1,000 $ of GDP Ranked 66th.	$23.72 per 1,000 $ of GDP Ranked 34th. 66% more than Taiwan
Terrorism > 2002 Bali bombing deaths	1 Ranked 20th.	27 Ranked 3rd. 27 times more than Taiwan
WMD > Overview	Taiwan does not possess nuclear weapons, but began a covert nuclear weapons program in 1964 that ended in 1988 as a result of U.S. pressure. Taiwan signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) in 1968 and has implemented the International Atomic Energy Agencyâ€™s (IAEA) "Program 93+2" safeguards. Despite persistent suspicions of offensive and defensive chemical and biological weapons (CBW) programs, there is no conclusive evidence that Taiwan has developed or deployed chemical or biological weapons. Taiwan is currently developing the Tien Chi, a short-range ballistic missile system that can reach the coast of China.	The United Kingdom is party to all major nonproliferation treaties and is a member of all major international export control regimes. The British government has made substantial reductions in its nuclear forces, partly due to changes in response to its July 1998 Strategic Defence Review. Though it once possessed biological and chemical warfare programs, London ended both programs in the mid-50s. Its limited missile program is now composed entirely of sea-launched missiles.
WMD > Chemical	In 1989, the U.S. Congress was informed that Taiwan could have acquired an offensive chemical weapons (CW) capability. While acknowledging production of small quantities of CW agents for defense research purposes, Taiwanese authorities have consistently denied any offensive CW capabilities. Still, rumors persist that Taiwan has stockpiled sarin in two locations: Tsishan (Kaohsiung) and in Kuanhsi, Hsinchu County. Chemical defense research and development is conducted at the Chungshan Institute of Science and Technology. Because of Taiwan's non-state status, it cannot join the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) nor the Australia Group.	The United Kingdom's World War II stockpile of chemical warfare (CW) agents included phosgene, mustard gas, and lewisite. However, the United Kingdom renounced its chemical weapons program in 1957 and subsequently destroyed its chemical stockpiles. The United Kingdom formally backed the U.S.-initiated Proliferation Security Initiative in 2004 and has participated in joint exercises to practice intercepting and boarding ships engaged in weapons proliferation, including chemical weapons. In addition, the United Kingdom continues to give monetary assistance to Moscow for the dismantlement of Russia's chemical weapons stockpile. Britain ratified the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) in May 1996.
Manpower fit for military service > Females age 16-49	4951088	11779679
Manpower reaching military age annually > Males per thousand people	7.15 Ranked 156th. 18% more than United Kingdom	6.07 Ranked 183th.
Expenditures > Dollar figure > Per capita	$335.09 per capita Ranked 17th.	$718.95 per capita Ranked 7th. 2 times more than Taiwan
Manpower > Availability > Males	6.28 million Ranked 47th.	14.73 million Ranked 20th. 2 times more than Taiwan
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Males	166,190 Ranked 60th.	383,989 Ranked 30th. 2 times more than Taiwan
Manpower available for military service > Females age 16-49	None	14307316
Manpower > Availability > Females	6.1 million Ranked 45th.	14.13 million Ranked 20th. 2 times more than Taiwan
Manpower > Fit for military service > Males	5.11 million Ranked 46th.	12.12 million Ranked 19th. 2 times more than Taiwan
Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49	6.58 million Ranked 43th.	14.88 million Ranked 20th. 2 times more than Taiwan
Manpower reaching military age annually > Females per thousand people	6.75 Ranked 157th. 15% more than United Kingdom	5.87 Ranked 184th.
Manpower reaching military age annually > Females	155,306 Ranked 62nd.	365,491 Ranked 31st. 2 times more than Taiwan
Manpower > Fit for military service > Females	5.04 million Ranked 42nd.	11.62 million Ranked 19th. 2 times more than Taiwan
Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49	5.02 million Ranked 37th.	12.35 million Ranked 15th. 2 times more than Taiwan
Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49 > Per capita	0.219 per capita Ranked 15th. 6% more than United Kingdom	0.207 per capita Ranked 40th.
Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females > Per capita	6.63 per 1,000 people Ranked 174th. 5% more than United Kingdom	6.29 per 1,000 people Ranked 185th.
Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49 > Per capita	0.288 per capita Ranked 25th. 15% more than United Kingdom	0.25 per capita Ranked 106th.
Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males > Per capita	7.19 per 1,000 people Ranked 166th. 9% more than United Kingdom	6.58 per 1,000 people Ranked 184th.
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Males per thousand people	7.13 Ranked 153th. 18% more than United Kingdom	6.06 Ranked 184th.
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Females	155,306 Ranked 62nd.	365,491 Ranked 31st. 2 times more than Taiwan
Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females	152,085 Ranked 60th.	383,593 Ranked 27th. 3 times more than Taiwan
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Females per thousand people	6.75 Ranked 156th. 15% more than United Kingdom	5.87 Ranked 182nd.
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Female	155306	365491
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Male	166190	383989

SOURCES: Wikipedia: List of countries by level of military equipment (List); All CIA World Factbooks 18 December 2003 to 18 December 2008; http://www.visionofhumanity.org/#/page/indexes/global-peace-index, Global Rankings. Vision of Humanity.; CIA World Factbooks 18 December 2003 to 28 March 2011; CIA World Factbooks 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013; The Nuclear Threat Initiative; Wikipedia: 2002 Bali bombings (Fatalities by country) (Australian Department of Defence. " Aspects of forensic responses to the Bali bombings "); CIA World Factbooks 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. Population figures from World Bank: (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects, (2) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Report (various years), (3) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (4) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (5) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme, and (6) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database.; CIA World Factbook, 28 July 2005

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