The Sudanese Armed Forces is the regular forces of Sudan and is divided into five branches: the Sudanese Army, Sudanese Navy (including the Marine Corps), Sudanese Air Force, Border Patrol and the Internal Affairs Defence Force, totalling about 200,000 troops.  The military of Sudan has become a well-equipped fighting force; a result of increasing local production of heavy and advanced arms.  These forces are under the command of the National Assembly and its strategic principles include defending Sudan's external borders and preserving internal security.