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Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (French: Forces armées de la république démocratique du Congo, FARDC) are the national military forces responsible for defending the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The modern Congolese army descends from the Force Publique (1885–1960) of the Congo…

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Founded
30 June 1960
Headquarters
Colonel Tshatshi Military Camp, Kinshasa
Active personnel
123,300 (IISS 2026) 197,380 (30,800 inactive) (mid-2021)
Budget
US$2.55 billion (2026 est.)
Chief of General Staff
Army General Jules Banza Mwilambwe
Current form
17 May 1997

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Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Avg. degree1.99
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Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Active personnel · 1
Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo → 123,300 (IISS 2026) 197,380 (30,800 inactive) (mid-2021)
Budget · 1
Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo → US$2.55 billion (2026 est.)
Chief of General Staff · 1
Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo → Army General Jules Banza Mwilambwe
Current form · 1
Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo → 17 May 1997
Domestic suppliers · 1
Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo → At least one ammunition plant in Likasi.
Foreign suppliers · 1
Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo → See "Equipment" below
Founded · 1
Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo → 30 June 1960
Headquarters · 1
Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo → Colonel Tshatshi Military Camp, Kinshasa
Military age · 1
Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo → As of 2008, there are 'nearly 20,000' soldiers that are over 60 years old.
Minister of Defence and Veterans · 1
Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo → Guy Kabombo Muadiamvita

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Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the CongoActive personnel123,300 (IISS 2026) 197,380 (30,800 inactive) (mid-2021)1.00infobox
Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the CongoBudgetUS$2.55 billion (2026 est.)1.00infobox
Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the CongoChief of General StaffArmy General Jules Banza Mwilambwe1.00infobox
Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the CongoCurrent form17 May 19971.00infobox
Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the CongoDomestic suppliersAt least one ammunition plant in Likasi.1.00infobox
Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the CongoForeign suppliersSee "Equipment" below1.00infobox
Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the CongoFounded30 June 19601.00infobox
Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the CongoHeadquartersColonel Tshatshi Military Camp, Kinshasa1.00infobox
Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the CongoMilitary ageAs of 2008, there are 'nearly 20,000' soldiers that are over 60 years old.1.00infobox
Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the CongoMinister of Defence and VeteransGuy Kabombo Muadiamvita1.00infobox
Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the CongoPercent of GDP1.116 (2023 est.)[citation needed]1.00infobox
Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the CongoPresidentFélix Tshisekedi1.00infobox
Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the CongoRanksMilitary ranks1.00infobox
Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the CongoService branchesLand Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Democratic Republic of the Congo Air Force Democratic Republic of the Congo Navy1.00infobox
Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the CongoWebsitefardc.org1.00infobox

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