🇺🇦 Ukraine Military Strength 2026
In the 2026 ArmySimulator Power Index, Ukraine places #25 of 180 countries — a significant regional military power. Its armed forces field 677,000 active personnel. The defense budget stands at $64.7 billion (2024), about 34.5% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 677,000 | #7 |
| Reserve personnel | 0 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 260,000 | |
| Defense budget (2024) | $64.7 billion | #8 |
| Budget share of GDP | 34.48% | |
| Population | 39.0M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 1,121 | #17 |
| Attack helicopters | 35 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 111 | #27 |
| Military satellites | 0 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 1 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 1 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 0 | |
| Fleet strength score | 5 | #54 |
Head-to-head comparisons
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.