🇷🇴 Romania Military Strength 2026
Romania ranks #39 of 180 in the ArmySimulator Power Index for 2026, making it a significant regional military power. Its armed forces field 69,900 active personnel plus 55,000 in reserve. The defense budget stands at $8.7 billion (2024), about 2.3% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 69,900 | #51 |
| Reserve personnel | 55,000 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 57,000 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $8.7 billion | #32 |
| Budget share of GDP | 2.30% | |
| Population | 19.0M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 377 | #32 |
| Attack helicopters | 0 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 49 | #55 |
| Military satellites | 0 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 3 | |
| Corvettes | 4 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 0 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 0 | |
| Fleet strength score | 10 | #48 |
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.