🇩🇪 Germany Military Strength 2026
Germany ranks #17 of 180 in the ArmySimulator Power Index for 2026, making it a significant regional military power. Its armed forces field 179,850 active personnel plus 34,100 in reserve. The defense budget stands at $88.5 billion (2024), about 1.9% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 179,850 | #26 |
| Reserve personnel | 34,100 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 0 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $88.5 billion | #4 |
| Budget share of GDP | 1.89% | |
| Population | 83.5M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 295 | #44 |
| Attack helicopters | 51 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 209 | #19 |
| Military satellites | 7 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 3 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 5 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 0 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 6 | |
| Fleet strength score | 40 | #23 |
Notable weapons systems
Head-to-head comparisons
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.