๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡พ Cyprus Military Strength 2026

In the 2026 ArmySimulator Power Index, Cyprus places #100 of 180 countries โ€” a mid-tier military. Its armed forces field 12,000 active personnel plus 60,000 in reserve. The defense budget stands at $598 million (2024), about 1.6% of GDP.

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Personnel & budget

IndicatorValueRank
Active military personnel12,000#116
Reserve personnel60,000
Paramilitary forces0
Defense budget (2024)$598 million#97
Budget share of GDP1.65%
Population1.4M

Land forces

IndicatorValueRank
Main battle tanks41#92
Attack helicopters15

Air power

IndicatorValueRank
Combat aircraft0โ€”
Military satellites0

Naval forces

IndicatorValueRank
Aircraft carriers0
Cruisers0
Destroyers0
Frigates0
Corvettes0
Amphibious warfare ships0
Nuclear submarines0
Conventional submarines0
Fleet strength score0โ€”

Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023โ€“2026). See methodology and sources.