The armed forces numbered about 9,700 in 2002, including 8,500 in the army, 400 in the navy, and 800 in the air force. The army had 11 battalions with 38 T-34 and T-54 tanks among its predominantly Soviet-made equipment. The navy had 2 craft, and the air force 8 combat aircraft, including 4 Soviet-made MiG-21 fighters. There was a People's Militia of 7,000 and 2,600 in the gendarmerie and Republican Guard. Opposition forces numbered approximatley 1,800 in the Movement of the Democratic Forces of Guinea. Defense spending in 2001 was $137.6 million or 3.3% of GDP.
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