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Guarding National Sovereignty

Honor and Courage

Complete Exercise!

Bilateral Military Exercise “Dalan Ba Dame” 2024

Visit of the Commander of the Defense Forces of Timor-Leste to the Portuguese Army

FALINTIL-FDTL Member Closes Training at the UN Peacekeeping Mission

88 FALINTIL-FDTL Members Conduct Peace Support Operation to Fulfill UN Mission

Deputy Chief of Staff General F-FDTL receives visit from Chinese Naval Force

Chief of Staff FALINTIL-FDTL Brigadier General José da Costa Soares "TRIX"

At the National Flag Raising Ceremony

M16 Weapon Maintenance Shot

Participated by Colonel "AMICO" and Senior Officers

M16 Weapon Maintenance Shot

Mission and Vision

Land Component

The land component of the Timor-Leste Defense Forces is an essential part of the country's defense. It consists of military units that operate on land, such as infantry, artillery, and engineering.

Navy Component

The naval component of the Timor-Leste Defense Forces is responsible for the protection of territorial waters and maritime security of the country.

Air Force Component

The Air force component of the Timor-Leste Defense Forces plays a vital role in the surveillance and protection of the country's airspace.

The central structure of Timor Leste Defense Force

The central structure of the Timor-Leste Defense Forces is composed of various organs and entities that play fundamental roles in the defense and security of the country. Among these organs, the General Staff of the Timor-Leste Defense Forces (F-FDTL) stands out, responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of military operations. Additionally, the Naval Component Command and the Land Component Command are responsible for the management and operation of naval and land forces, respectively. Within the central structure, there is also the Joint Staff, which coordinates joint activities between the different components of the Defense Forces.