🇴🇲 Oman Military Strength 2026
Oman ranks #47 of 180 in the ArmySimulator Power Index for 2026, making it a mid-tier military. Its armed forces field 42,600 active personnel. The defense budget stands at $6.0 billion (2024), about 5.6% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 42,600 | #66 |
| Reserve personnel | 0 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 4,400 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $6.0 billion | #42 |
| Budget share of GDP | 5.59% | |
| Population | 5.5M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 117 | #70 |
| Attack helicopters | 0 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 56 | #50 |
| Military satellites | 0 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 3 | |
| Corvettes | 2 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 1 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 0 | |
| Fleet strength score | 10 | #49 |
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.