CIA Factbook The World Factbook 1994: LesothoDefense Forces Branches: Royal Lesotho Defense Force (RLDF; including Army, Air Wing), Royal Lesotho Mounted Police Manpower availability: males age 15-49 438,096; fit for military service 236,324 Defense expenditures: exchange rate conversion—$55 million, 13% of GDP (1990 est.)