🇨🇦 Canada Military Strength 2026
Canada ranks #32 of 180 in the ArmySimulator Power Index for 2026, making it a significant regional military power. Its armed forces field 62,300 active personnel plus 29,100 in reserve. The defense budget stands at $29.3 billion (2024), about 1.3% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 62,300 | #56 |
| Reserve personnel | 29,100 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 0 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $29.3 billion | #16 |
| Budget share of GDP | 1.31% | |
| Population | 41.7M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 74 | #77 |
| Attack helicopters | 0 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 86 | #36 |
| Military satellites | 4 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 12 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 0 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 4 | |
| Navy VLS missile cells | 192 | |
| Fleet strength score | 32 | #28 |
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.