🇦🇷 Argentina Military Strength 2026
In the 2026 ArmySimulator Power Index, Argentina places #38 of 180 countries — a significant regional military power. Its armed forces field 83,000 active personnel. The defense budget stands at $4.2 billion (2024), about 0.6% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 83,000 | #49 |
| Reserve personnel | 0 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 31,250 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $4.2 billion | #52 |
| Budget share of GDP | 0.62% | |
| Population | 45.9M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 348 | #35 |
| Attack helicopters | 0 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 32 | #65 |
| Military satellites | 0 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 1 | |
| Frigates | 4 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 0 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 1 | |
| Fleet strength score | 20 | #34 |
Head-to-head comparisons
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.