🇶🇦 Qatar Military Strength 2026
In the 2026 ArmySimulator Power Index, Qatar places #60 of 180 countries — a mid-tier military. Its armed forces field 16,500 active personnel. The defense budget stands at $15.4 billion (2022), about 6.5% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 16,500 | #103 |
| Reserve personnel | 0 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 5,000 | |
| Defense budget (2022) | $15.4 billion | #24 |
| Budget share of GDP | 6.50% | |
| Population | 3.0M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 62 | #79 |
| Attack helicopters | 24 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 74 | #42 |
| Military satellites | 1 | |
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 | — |
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.