🇺🇬 Uganda Military Strength 2026
In the 2026 ArmySimulator Power Index, Uganda places #73 of 180 countries — a mid-tier military. Its armed forces field 45,000 active personnel plus 10,000 in reserve. The defense budget stands at $1.1 billion (2024), about 1.9% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 45,000 | #64 |
| Reserve personnel | 10,000 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 1,400 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $1.1 billion | #82 |
| Budget share of GDP | 1.88% | |
| Population | 51.4M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 240 | #48 |
| Attack helicopters | 9 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 10 | #90 |
| Military satellites | 0 | |
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.