🇰🇼 Kuwait Military Strength 2026
Kuwait ranks #61 of 180 in the ArmySimulator Power Index for 2026, making it a mid-tier military. Its armed forces field 17,500 active personnel plus 23,700 in reserve. The defense budget stands at $7.8 billion (2024), about 4.8% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 17,500 | #100 |
| Reserve personnel | 23,700 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 7,100 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $7.8 billion | #36 |
| Budget share of GDP | 4.84% | |
| Population | 4.9M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 368 | #33 |
| Attack helicopters | 16 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 40 | #59 |
| 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 | 0 | |
| Fleet strength score | 0 | — |
Head-to-head comparisons
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.