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Military and security forces Rwanda, in 36 editions.
The entry for Rwanda published Military and security forces in 36 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 19 editions. Each is shown as published. Military and security forces in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 19
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Branches” (1990 to 1996), “Military branches” (1997 to 2018) and “Military and security forces” (2019 to 2025).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024Published as “Branches”
- Army,
- paramilitary,
- Gendarmerie
Army, paramilitary, Gendarmerie
Published as “Branches”
Army, Gendarmerie
Army, paramilitary, Gendarmerie
The same text in 3 editions, 1992 to 1994.
Published as “Branches”
Army (including Air Wing), Gendarmerie
Army, Army (including Air Wing), Gendarmerie
The same text in 1995 and 1996.
Published as “Branches”
Army, Gendarmerie
Army (including Air Wing), Army, Gendarmerie
The same text in 3 editions, 1997 to 1999.
Published as “Military branches”
Army, Gendarmerie
Army, Gendarmerie
Published as “Military branches”
- Army,
- Gendarmerie,
- Navy,
- Air Force
Army, Gendarmerie Gendarmerie, Navy, Air Force
Published as “Military branches”
- Army,
- Navy,
- Air Force
Army, Gendarmerie, Navy, Air Force
The same text in 2002 and 2003.
Published as “Military branches”
- Army,
- Navy,
- Air Force,
- Gendarmerie
Army, Navy, Air Force Force, Gendarmerie
Published as “Military branches”
Rwandan Defense Forces (Army, Air Forces)
Army, Navy, Rwandan Defense Forces (Army, Air Force, Gendarmerie Forces)
The same text in 5 editions, 2005 to 2009.
Published as “Military branches”
- Rwandan Defense Forces:
- Army, Air Force
Rwandan Defense Forces (Army, Forces: Army, Air Forces) Force
Published as “Military branches”
- Rwandan Defense Forces (RDF), Rwandan Patriotic Air Force (2009)
Rwandan Defense Forces: Army, Forces (RDF), Rwandan Patriotic Air Force (2009)
Published as “Military branches”
- Rwandan Defense Force (RDF):
- Rwandan Army (Rwandan Land Force), Rwandan Air Force (2011)
Rwandan Defense Forces (RDF), Force (RDF): Rwandan Patriotic Army (Rwandan Land Force), Rwandan Air Force (2009) (2011)
Published as “Military branches”
- Rwanda Defense Force (RDF):
- Rwanda Army (Rwanda Land Force), Rwanda Air Force (2012)
Rwandan Rwanda Defense Force (RDF): Rwandan Rwanda Army (Rwandan (Rwanda Land Force), Rwandan Rwanda Air Force (2011) (2012)
The same text in 6 editions, 2013 to 2018.
Published as “Military branches”
- Rwanda Defense Force (RDF):
- Rwanda Army (Rwanda Land Force), Rwanda Air Force (Force Aerienne Rwandaise, FAR) (2013)
Rwanda Defense Force (RDF): Rwanda Army (Rwanda Land Force), Rwanda Air Force (2012) (Force Aerienne Rwandaise, FAR) (2013)
- Rwanda Defense Force (RDF):
- Rwanda Army (Rwanda Land Force),
- Rwanda Air Force (Force Aerienne Rwandaise, FAR),
- Rwanda Reserve Force (2019)
Rwanda Defense Force (RDF): Rwanda Army (Rwanda Land Force), Rwanda Air Force (Force Aerienne Rwandaise, FAR) (2013) FAR), Rwanda Reserve Force (2019)
- Rwanda Defense Force (RDF):
- Rwanda Army (Rwanda Land Force),
- Rwanda Air Force (Force Aerienne Rwandaise, FAR),
- Rwanda Reserve Force (2020)
Rwanda Defense Force (RDF): Rwanda Army (Rwanda Land Force), Rwanda Air Force (Force Aerienne Rwandaise, FAR), Rwanda Reserve Force (2019) (2020)
- Rwanda Defense Force (RDF):
- Rwanda Army (Rwanda Land Force),
- Rwanda Air Force (Force Aerienne Rwandaise, FAR),
- Rwanda Reserve Force (2021)
Rwanda Defense Force (RDF): Rwanda Army (Rwanda Land Force), Rwanda Air Force (Force Aerienne Rwandaise, FAR), Rwanda Reserve Force (2020) (2021)
Rwanda Defense Force (RDF; Ingabo z’u Rwanda): Rwanda Army (Rwanda Land Force), Rwanda Air Force (Force Aerienne Rwandaise, FAR), Rwanda Reserve Force, Special Units (2022)
Rwanda Defense Force (RDF): (RDF; Ingabo z’u Rwanda): Rwanda Army (Rwanda Land Force), Rwanda Air Force (Force Aerienne Rwandaise, FAR), Rwanda Reserve Force (2021) Force, Special Units (2022)
Rwanda Defense Force (RDF; Ingabo z’u Rwanda): Rwanda Army (Rwanda Land Force), Rwanda Air Force (Force Aerienne Rwandaise, FAR), Rwanda Reserve Force, Special Units
- Ministry of Internal Security:
- Rwanda National Police (2023)
Rwanda Defense Force (RDF; Ingabo z’u Rwanda): Rwanda Army (Rwanda Land Force), Rwanda Air Force (Force Aerienne Rwandaise, FAR), Rwanda Reserve Force, Special Units (2022)
Ministry of Internal Security: Rwanda National Police (2023)
Rwanda Defense Force (RDF; Ingabo z’u Rwanda): Rwanda Army (Rwanda Land Force), Rwanda Air Force (Force Aerienne Rwandaise, FAR), Rwanda Reserve Force, Special Units
- Ministry of Internal Security:
- Rwanda National Police (2024)
Rwanda Defense Force (RDF; Ingabo z’u Rwanda): Rwanda Army (Rwanda Land Force), Rwanda Air Force (Force Aerienne Rwandaise, FAR), Rwanda Reserve Force, Special Units
Ministry of Internal Security: Rwanda National Police (2023) (2024)
Rwanda Defense Force (RDF; Ingabo z’u Rwanda): Rwanda Army (Rwanda Land Force), Rwanda Air Force (Force Aerienne Rwandaise, FAR), Rwanda Reserve Force, Special Units
- Ministry of Internal Security:
- Rwanda National Police (2025)
Rwanda Defense Force (RDF; Ingabo z’u Rwanda): Rwanda Army (Rwanda Land Force), Rwanda Air Force (Force Aerienne Rwandaise, FAR), Rwanda Reserve Force, Special Units
Ministry of Internal Security: Rwanda National Police (2024) (2025)
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Rwanda: Military and security forces.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/rwanda/military-and-security-forces.