🇨🇺 Cuba Military Strength 2026
In the 2026 ArmySimulator Power Index, Cuba places #63 of 180 countries — a mid-tier military. Its armed forces field 49,000 active personnel plus 39,000 in reserve. The defense budget stands at $129 million (2018), about 2.9% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 49,000 | #61 |
| Reserve personnel | 39,000 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 26,500 | |
| Defense budget (2018) | $129 million | #135 |
| Budget share of GDP | 2.88% | |
| Population | 10.9M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 225 | #51 |
| Attack helicopters | 12 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 38 | #63 |
| Military satellites | 0 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 0 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 1 | |
| Fleet strength score | 2 | #65 |
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.