🇻🇳 Vietnam Military Strength 2026
With an overall Power Index rank of #26 out of 180, Vietnam stands as a significant regional military power in 2026. Its armed forces field 450,000 active personnel plus 5,000,000 in reserve. The defense budget stands at $5.5 billion (2018), about 1.8% of GDP.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 450,000 | #12 |
| Reserve personnel | 5,000,000 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 40,000 | |
| Defense budget (2018) | $5.5 billion | #45 |
| Budget share of GDP | 1.81% | |
| Population | 101.6M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 1,379 | #13 |
| Attack helicopters | 0 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 80 | #40 |
| Military satellites | 1 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 12 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 7 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 8 | |
| Fleet strength score | 42 | #21 |
Head-to-head comparisons
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023–2026). See methodology and sources.