The Armed Forces of Paraguay, officially the Armed Forces of the Nation, are the combined military of the landlocked South American republic of Paraguay. They consist of the army, the navy, which includes naval aviation and a marine corps, and the air force. The 1992 constitution makes the president of Paraguay commander in chief, and the country keeps compulsory military service of one year of active duty for eighteen-year-old men, with a legal right to conscientious objection and a substitute civilian service since a 2010 law. Despite having no sea coast, Paraguay maintains a river navy that operates on the Paraguay and Parana rivers from bases such as Puerto Sajonia in Asuncion. The air force is the newest and smallest service, with about 1,100 personnel as of 2012.
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The Armed Forces of Paraguay (Spanish: Fuerzas Armadas de Paraguay)
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consist of the Paraguayan army, Paraguayan navy (including naval aviation and marine corps) and air force.
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As of 2022, the Commander of the Paraguayan Navy is Rear Admiral Carlos Diaz.
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The Armed Forces of Paraguay (Spanish: Fuerzas Armadas de Paraguay)
View the Source2. Global Firepower: 2026 Paraguay Military Strength
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Active Personnel 15,650 (0.2%)
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