🇪🇸 Spain Military Strength 2026
With an overall Power Index rank of #22 out of 180, Spain stands as a significant regional military power in 2026. Its armed forces field 122,200 active personnel plus 13,800 in reserve. The defense budget stands at $24.6 billion (2024), about 1.4% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 122,200 | #42 |
| Reserve personnel | 13,800 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 87,450 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $24.6 billion | #18 |
| Budget share of GDP | 1.43% | |
| Population | 49.4M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 327 | #37 |
| Attack helicopters | 24 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 152 | #21 |
| Military satellites | 3 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 5 | |
| Frigates | 6 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 2 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 2 | |
| Navy VLS missile cells | 240 | |
| Fleet strength score | 45 | #19 |
Head-to-head comparisons
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.