Information about Zimbabwe Military strength and army structure.

Zimbabwe is a country that has united its security forces under the name of the Zimbabwe Defense Forces (ZDF). The ZDF consists of the Zimbabwe National Army and the Zimbabwe Air Force. The Zimbabwe National Army represents the land forces of Zimbabwe. It carries out the country's defense and security duties. The main duties of the military include providing internal security, defending against external threats, maintaining peace, and protecting national interests. Although the exact size of the army is unknown, it is thought to have an estimated 30,000 to 40,000 personnel as of 2019. The Zimbabwe Air Force represents the country's air and space forces. The Air Force performs air strike, air defense, air transport and reconnaissance missions. Although the exact size of the Air Force is unknown, it is thought to have an estimated 4,000 to 5,000 personnel as of 2019. The Zimbabwe Defense Forces report to the President of Zimbabwe and are generally controlled by the political leadership. They have basic duties such as protecting the country's independence and ensuring internal security. However, there are also allegations that ZDF intervenes in political events and has close relations with the political leadership. Zimbabwe also takes part in African Union peacekeeping missions. Zimbabwe's military force is involved in regional and international peacekeeping operations. As a result, Zimbabwe's military forces are united under the name Zimbabwe Defense Forces. The Zimbabwe National Army and the Zimbabwe Air Force represent the country's land and air forces and perform a variety of missions including defence, security and peacekeeping. However, there is some criticism regarding ZDF's political connections and interventions.