Military profile
New Caledonia Military Strength
New Caledonia is not covered by the Global Firepower ranking.
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Military strength rank
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Active personnel
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Military spending
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Share of GDP
Armed forces of New Caledonia
Branches and forces
no regular military forces; Territorial Directorate of the National Police of New Caledonia (DTPN), Gendarmerie of New Caledonia (2025)
Good to know
defense is the responsibility of France, which bases land, air, and naval forces on New Caledonia (Forces Armées de la Nouvelle-Calédonie, FANC)
Forces and service: CIA World Factbook (public domain).
Frequently asked questions about the New Caledonia military
How strong is the military of New Caledonia?
New Caledonia is not covered by the Global Firepower ranking.