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==Foreign relations==
The Oan Isles is a member of the [[United Nations of the Auroran Continent]]. The UNAC has a policy that discourages nations from fighting each other in war to settle disputes and it has internal mechanisms to prevent the types of wars that the continent experienced. Despite, its initial misgivings, the Oan Isles participates in this body and contributed to its mechanisms. The country is a military ally with Great Morstaybishlia and Kuthernburg. It shares intelligence, technology and resources and they vow to protect each other from external threats. It is also a member of the [[Peacekeeping Forces of Urth|Peacekeeping Nations of Urth]], contributing to multilateral peacekeeping missions throughout the planet. The Oan Isles is also formally responsible for protecting the Asian Pacific Islands and the Kohatu Isles from foreign threats, maintaining a permanent presence in those countries as the dominant member of the [[Polynesian Union]].
 
==Expenditure==
 
The defence forces receives all of its funding from the national budget. Restrictions exist to prevent private sector funding or extra-governmental fundraising. However, there are exceptions. For instance, the Oan Isles receives military aid from Morstaybishlia and the government can enter into partnerships with the private sector when developing new technology. The military has a budget of 10 billion kiribs (70 billion tāra). This comprises approximately 3% of the total annual economic output or approximately 7% of the national budget. The budget experienced an increase of 100 million kiribs (700 million tāra) during the Auroran-Pacific War. 30% of the budget is dedicated to upgrades, maintenance, procurement and research. 50% is spent on salaries; the average salary is 50,000 kiribs (with an average 30,000 kiribs for new combat personnel up to 75,000 for the Chief of Staff). The military spends 20% on intelligence, logistics and personnel support and training.
 
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