Timor Leste Defence Force
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| Commander, Timor-Leste Defence Force | Lere Anan Timor |
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| Reaching military age annually | 12,795 males (2010 est), 12,443 females (2010 est) |
| Minister for Defence and Security | Filomeno Paixão |
| Available for military service | 299,008 males, age 16–49 (2010 est), 286,465 females, age 16–49 (2010 est) |
| Fit for military service | 236,996 males, age 16–49 (2010 est), 245,033 females, age 16–49 (2010 est) |
| Founded | 2001 |
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| ID | 2295584 |
About Timor Leste Defence Force
The Timor Leste Defence Force is the military body responsible for the defence of East Timor. The F-FDTL was established in February 2001 and comprised two small infantry battalions, a small naval component and several supporting units. The F-FDTL's primary role is to protect East Timor from external threats.