🇸🇩 Sudan Military Strength 2026
With an overall Power Index rank of #53 out of 180, Sudan stands as a mid-tier military in 2026. Its armed forces field 104,300 active personnel. The defense budget stands at $375 million (2021), about 0.9% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 104,300 | #45 |
| Reserve personnel | 0 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 60,000 | |
| Defense budget (2021) | $375 million | #113 |
| Budget share of GDP | 0.93% | |
| Population | 51.7M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 465 | #29 |
| Attack helicopters | 40 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 83 | #38 |
| 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.