🇧🇷 Brazil Military Strength 2026
Brazil ranks #23 of 180 in the ArmySimulator Power Index for 2026, making it a significant regional military power. Its armed forces field 374,500 active personnel plus 124,600 in reserve. The defense budget stands at $20.9 billion (2024), about 1.0% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 374,500 | #14 |
| Reserve personnel | 124,600 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 395,000 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $20.9 billion | #21 |
| Budget share of GDP | 0.97% | |
| Population | 212.8M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 469 | #28 |
| Attack helicopters | 12 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 128 | #23 |
| Military satellites | 1 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 8 | |
| Corvettes | 1 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 4 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 5 | |
| Fleet strength score | 35 | #27 |
Head-to-head comparisons
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.