🇸🇬 Singapore Military Strength 2026
Singapore ranks #30 of 180 in the ArmySimulator Power Index for 2026, making it a significant regional military power. Its armed forces field 51,000 active personnel plus 252,500 in reserve. The defense budget stands at $15.1 billion (2024), about 2.8% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 51,000 | #60 |
| Reserve personnel | 252,500 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 7,400 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $15.1 billion | #26 |
| Budget share of GDP | 2.84% | |
| Population | 6.1M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 97 | #71 |
| Attack helicopters | 19 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 100 | #31 |
| Military satellites | 0 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 6 | |
| Corvettes | 8 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 4 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 4 | |
| Navy VLS missile cells | 384 | |
| Fleet strength score | 36 | #26 |
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.