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The Timor-Leste Defence Force (Tetum: Forcas Defesa Timor Lorosae, Portuguese: Forças de Defesa de Timor Leste or Falintil-FDTL, often F-FDTL) is the military of East Timor. The F-FDTL was established in February 2001 and comprises two infantry battalions, small naval and air components and several supporting units.
The Ministry of Defense (MD; Portuguese: Ministério da Defesa, Tetum: Ministériu Defeza) is the government department of East Timor accountable for the defence of the country and related matters. Functions
The Minister of Defense (Portuguese: Ministro da Defesa, Tetum: Ministru Defeza) is a senior member of the Constitutional Government of East Timor heading the Ministry of Defense. Functions [ edit ]
The 2006 Timor-Leste crisis began as a conflict between elements of the Timor-Leste Defence Force (F-FDTL) over discrimination within the military and expanded to a coup attempt and general violence throughout the country, centred in the capital Dili.
The Chief of the Defence Forces (Portuguese: Chefe Estado Maior General Forças Armadas) is the head of the Timor-Leste Defence Force. They are responsible for the administration and the operational control of the Timor-Leste military. The current chief is Falur Rate Laek , succeeding Lere Anan Timur. [1]
The Military ranks of East Timor are the military insignia used by the Timor Leste Defence Force. [1] Being a former colony of Portugal , East Timor shares a rank structure similar to that of Portuguese Armed Forces .
Timor Leste Defence Force; A. Albatroz-class patrol boat; NRTL Atauro (P102) B. Black Columns; C. Chief of Defence Force (East Timor) F. Falintil; J. Jaco-class ...
Brigadier General Filomeno da Paixão de Jesus (born 27 March 1953) is an East Timorese politician and former senior officer in the Timor Leste Defence Force (F-FDTL). From July 2018 to July 2023, he was Minister of Defense, serving in the VIII Constitutional Government of East Timor led by Prime Minister Taur Matan Ruak. Between October 2011 ...