🇵🇭 Philippines Military Strength 2026
Philippines ranks #44 of 180 in the ArmySimulator Power Index for 2026, making it a mid-tier military. Its armed forces field 162,450 active personnel plus 131,000 in reserve. The defense budget stands at $6.1 billion (2024), about 1.3% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 162,450 | #32 |
| Reserve personnel | 131,000 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 100,650 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $6.1 billion | #41 |
| Budget share of GDP | 1.32% | |
| Population | 116.8M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 0 | — |
| Attack helicopters | 38 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 39 | #60 |
| Military satellites | 0 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 4 | |
| Corvettes | 1 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 17 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 0 | |
| Fleet strength score | 43 | #20 |
Head-to-head comparisons
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.