🇹🇷 Turkey Military Strength 2026
In the 2026 ArmySimulator Power Index, Turkey places #12 of 180 countries — a significant regional military power. Its armed forces field 355,200 active personnel plus 378,700 in reserve. The defense budget stands at $25.0 billion (2024), about 1.9% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 355,200 | #16 |
| Reserve personnel | 378,700 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 161,400 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $25.0 billion | #17 |
| Budget share of GDP | 1.92% | |
| Population | 85.9M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 4,378 | #7 |
| Attack helicopters | 95 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 291 | #13 |
| Military satellites | 2 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 16 | |
| Corvettes | 10 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 5 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 12 | |
| Fleet strength score | 76 | #14 |
Notable weapons systems
Head-to-head comparisons
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.