🇦🇿 Azerbaijan Military Strength 2026
In the 2026 ArmySimulator Power Index, Azerbaijan places #36 of 180 countries — a significant regional military power. Its armed forces field 68,200 active personnel plus 300,000 in reserve. The defense budget stands at $3.8 billion (2024), about 5.0% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 68,200 | #54 |
| Reserve personnel | 300,000 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 15,000 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $3.8 billion | #54 |
| Budget share of GDP | 4.99% | |
| Population | 10.2M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 920 | #20 |
| Attack helicopters | 26 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 31 | #67 |
| Military satellites | 0 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 1 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 3 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 0 | |
| Fleet strength score | 7 | #51 |
Head-to-head comparisons
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.