🇬🇷 Greece Military Strength 2026
With an overall Power Index rank of #21 out of 180, Greece stands as a significant regional military power in 2026. Its armed forces field 131,650 active personnel plus 264,500 in reserve. The defense budget stands at $8.0 billion (2024), about 3.1% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 131,650 | #38 |
| Reserve personnel | 264,500 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 7,400 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $8.0 billion | #34 |
| Budget share of GDP | 3.13% | |
| Population | 10.4M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 1,365 | #15 |
| Attack helicopters | 28 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 232 | #16 |
| Military satellites | 0 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 13 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 5 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 11 | |
| Fleet strength score | 58 | #17 |
Head-to-head comparisons
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.