🇧🇭 Bahrain Military Strength 2026
With an overall Power Index rank of #66 out of 180, Bahrain stands as a mid-tier military in 2026. Its armed forces field 8,200 active personnel. The defense budget stands at $1.4 billion (2024), about 2.9% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 8,200 | #133 |
| Reserve personnel | 0 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 11,260 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $1.4 billion | #75 |
| Budget share of GDP | 2.89% | |
| Population | 1.6M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 180 | #62 |
| Attack helicopters | 28 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 17 | #78 |
| Military satellites | 0 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 0 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 0 | |
| Fleet strength score | 2 | #66 |
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.