🇪🇬 Egypt Military Strength 2026
With an overall Power Index rank of #13 out of 180, Egypt stands as a significant regional military power in 2026. Its armed forces field 438,500 active personnel plus 479,000 in reserve. The defense budget stands at $2.4 billion (2024), about 0.7% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 438,500 | #13 |
| Reserve personnel | 479,000 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 397,000 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $2.4 billion | #62 |
| Budget share of GDP | 0.67% | |
| Population | 118.4M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 5,340 | #3 |
| Attack helicopters | 152 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 426 | #8 |
| Military satellites | 1 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | 2 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 13 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 4 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 8 | |
| Fleet strength score | 77 | #13 |
Head-to-head comparisons
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.