1 ANDORRA

Andorra has no standing army but signed treaties with Spain and France for its protection. Its small volunteer army is purely ceremonial in function. The paramilitary GIPA (trained in counter-terrorism and hostage management) is part of the national police . Defense assistance is provided by France and Spain under an informal agreement between the three countries.

2.DOMINICA

Dominica has not had a standing army since 1981. Defense is the responsibility of the Regional Security System .

3.GRENADA

Grenada Has not had a standing army since the 1983 disbandment of the People's Revolutionary Army, after the US-led invasion . The Royal Grenada Police Force maintains a paramilitary special service unit for internal security purposes. Defense is the responsibility of the Regional Security System

4. KIRIBATI

Kiribati Under the Constitution the only forces permitted are the police , which includes a Maritime Surveillance Unit for internal security. The Maritime Surveillance is equipped with small arms, and maintains one Pacific -class patrol boat , the Teanoai . Defense assistance is provided by Australia and New Zealand under an informal agreement between the three countries.

5. LIECHTENSTEIN

Liechtenstein Abolished its army in 1868 because it was deemed too costly. An army is only permitted in times of war, but that situation has never occurred. Liechtenstein maintains a police force with a police tactical unit , equipped with small arms to carry out internal security duties. Defense assistance is provided by Austria and Switzerland under an informal agreement among the three countries.

6. MARSHALL ISLANDS

Marshall Islands Since the country's foundation the only forces permitted are the police , which includes a Maritime Surveillance Unit for internal security. The Maritime Surveillance Unit is equipped with small arms, and maintains one Pacific -class patrol boat , the Lomor . Under the Compact of Free Association, defense is the responsibility of the United States.

7. FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA

Federated States of Micronesia Since the country's foundation no military has been formed. The only forces permitted are the police , which maintain a Maritime Surveillance Unit for internal security. The Maritime Surveillance is equipped with small arms, and maintains three Pacific -class patrol boats , FSS Palikir, FSS Micronesia, and FSS Independence. Defense is the responsibility of the United States under the Compact of Free Association.

8.NAURU

Nauru Australia is responsible for Nauru's defense under an informal agreement between the two countries. However, there is a relatively large armed police force, and an auxiliary police force for internal security.

9. PALAU

Palau since the country's foundation the only forces permitted are the police , which includes a 30-person Maritime Surveillance Unit for internal security. The Maritime Surveillance is equipped with small arms, and maintains one Pacific -class patrol boat , Remeliik, and one Japanese granted patrol boat, Kedam. Defense assistance is provided by the United States under the Compact of Free Association.

10. SAINT LUCIA

Saint Lucia The Royal Saint Lucia Police maintain two small paramilitary forces consisting of 116 people, the Special Service Unit , and the Coast Guard, both units are responsible for internal security. Defense is the responsibility of Regional Security System .

11. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

The Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force maintain two small paramilitary forces consisting of 94 people, called the Special Service Unit , and the Coast Guard, both units are responsible for internal security purposes. All Coastguard Commanders with the exception of Lieutenant Commander David Robin have been officers from the Royal Navy . Defense is the responsibility of Regional Security System .

12. SAMOA

Samoa Since the country's foundation no military has been formed; however, there is a small police force, and a Maritime Surveillance Unit for internal security. The Maritime Surveillance Unit is equipped with small arms, and maintains one Pacific -class patrol boat , the Nafanua. In accordance to a 1962 Treaty of Friendship, New Zealand is responsible for defense.



13. SOLOMON ISLANDS

Solomon Islands Maintained a paramilitary force until a heavy ethnic conflict, in which Australia, New Zealand and other Pacific countries intervened to restore law and order. Since then no military has been maintained, however, there is a relatively large police force, and a Maritime Surveillance Unit for internal security. The Maritime Surveillance Unit is equipped with small arms, and maintains two Pacific -class patrol boats , the Auki and the Lata. Defense and policing assistance was the responsibility of the RAMSI until June 30, 2017.



14. TUVALU

Tuvalu Since the country's foundation no military has been formed; however, there is a small police force, and a Maritime Surveillance Unit for internal security. The Maritime Surveillance Unit is equipped with small arms, and maintains one Pacific -class patrol boat , the Te Mataili .

15. VATICAN

Vatican City Maintains a Gendarmerie Corps for internal policing. The pontifical Swiss Guard is an armed unit charged with protecting the Pope, although it is officially under the authority of the Holy See , not the Vatican City State. There is no defense treaty with Italy , as it would violate the Vatican's neutrality, but informally the Italian Armed Forces protect Vatican City. The Palatine Guard and Noble Guard were abolished in 1970.

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But most countries' armies are as weak as feeble. Case study: Nigerian Army.

On the other hand, how do these countries secure and defend their territorial integrity since they are sovereign nationals.

Pls how do I report the PEP store along Ado road signboard busstop Ajah for noise pollution. These guys are a thorn Mondays to Sundays with their loudspeakers

These are countries that do not look forward to WAR!

vicdom:

But most countries' armies are as weak as feeble. Case study: Nigerian Army.

On the other hand, how do these countries secure and defend their territorial integrity since they are sovereign nationals.

They dont need to... they dont have radical religious groups.

vicdom:

But most countries' armies are as weak as feeble. Case study: Nigerian Army.

On the other hand, how do these countries secure and defend their territorial integrity since they are sovereign nationals.

This your question shows you didn't glance through the article, but only read the heading.

Are these countries?? I expected Switzerland

on the 1st role.

Satoshi2019:

Pls how do I report the PEP store along Ado road signboard busstop Ajah for noise pollution. These guys are a thorn Mondays to Sundays with their loudspeakers

Go to LASEPA office in Alausa with an Evidence

These countries have little population and a small area of land, so am not surprised.

I was thinking I'll see large countries here but anyways, good job op

UKkev:
1 ANDORRA

Andorra has no standing army but signed treaties with Spain and France for its protection. Its small volunteer army is purely ceremonial in function. The paramilitary GIPA (trained in counter-terrorism and hostage management) is part of the national police . Defense assistance is provided by France and Spain under an informal agreement between the three countries.

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Misleading thread title.

Many countries were left out of this list. There exist more than 15 countries without standing Armed Forces. There are at least 25-30 of such countries.

Mauritius and Costa Rica come to mind here.

Costa Rica, for instance hasn't had a standing military since the 1940s- '49, to be precise.

mansakhalifa:
Many countries were left out of this list. There exist more than 15 countries without standing Armed Forces. There are at least 25-30 of such countries.

Mauritius and Costa Rica come to mind here.

Costa Rica, for instance hasn't had a standing military since the 1940s- '49, to be precise.

wow