🇲🇲 Myanmar Military Strength 2026
In the 2026 ArmySimulator Power Index, Myanmar places #33 of 180 countries — a significant regional military power. Its armed forces field 134,000 active personnel. The defense budget stands at $5.0 billion (2024), about 6.8% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 134,000 | #37 |
| Reserve personnel | 0 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 70,000 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $5.0 billion | #48 |
| Budget share of GDP | 6.79% | |
| Population | 54.9M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 186 | #61 |
| Attack helicopters | 12 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 92 | #34 |
| Military satellites | 0 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 5 | |
| Corvettes | 3 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 1 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 1 | |
| Fleet strength score | 17 | #37 |
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.