πΈπΎ Syria Military Strength 2026
In the 2026 ArmySimulator Power Index, Syria places #163 of 180 countries β a small military force.
βΆ Open Syria in the simulator
Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | β | β |
| Reserve personnel | β | |
| Paramilitary forces | β | |
| Defense budget (β) | β | β |
| Budget share of GDP | β | |
| Population | 25.6M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 11 | #104 |
| Attack helicopters | 20 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 226 | #17 |
| Military satellites | 0 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 1 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 3 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 0 | |
| Fleet strength score | 7 | #53 |
Head-to-head comparisons
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023β2026). See methodology and sources.