Brazil
Brazil ranks #12 in global military power in 2026, with 360,000 active soldiers, 469 tanks, 665 aircraft, and 69 warships. Its annual defense budget stands at $22.8 billion.
Federal Presidential Republic ā¢ GLOBAL RANK #12 ā¢ Tier 3: Significant Power
BRA
GLOBAL RANK #12
Tier 3: Significant Power
360,000 SOLDIERS
469 TANKS
665 AIRCRAFT
69 SHIPS
$2.6T GDP
216,422,446 POPULATION
Brazil Strategic Defense & Military Capability Dossier (2026)
Government: Federal Presidential Republic
Economic Model: Advanced Mixed Economy
Total Land Area: 8,515,770 kmĀ²
Military Alliance: Major Non-NATO Strategic Partner
Nuclear Capability: Non-Nuclear State
Main Battle Tanks (MBT): 469
Armored Combat Vehicles: 22,464
Fighter & Interceptor Aircraft: 59
Attack Helicopters: 53
Submarine Fleet: 10
Aircraft Carriers: 0
Primary Sources: SIPRI (2025/2026), IISS Military Balance 2026, IMF DataMapper, World Bank.
CULTURE & IDENTITY
RELIGION
Christianity
86.8%
Atheist
8%
Spiritism
2.2%
Afro-Brazilian
1.5%
Other
1.5%
ETHNIC GROUPS
LANGUAGES
99%
LITERACY RATE
DETAILED INTELLIGENCE
MILITARY DETAIL
Nuclear Warheads
0
ICBMs
0
Military Drones
45
Suicide Drones
180
Cruise Missiles
250
LAND FORCES
Active Personnel
360,000
Tanks
469
APCs & Combat Vehicles
22,464
Self-Propelled Arty
149
Towed Artillery
412
MLRS Rocket Systems
82
Anti-Air Systems
525
Anti-Tank Systems
1,633
Main Battle Tanks (MBT)
469
Light Tanks
0
Tank Destroyers
0
AIR FORCES
Total Aircraft
665
Fighters & Interceptors
59
Attack Aircraft
41
Transport Aircraft
145
Trainer Aircraft
168
Total Helicopters
252
Attack Helicopters
53
NAVAL FORCES
Total Warships
69
Aircraft Carriers
0
Helicopter Carriers
2
Submarine Fleet
10
Destroyers
0
Frigates
13
Corvettes
3
Patrol Vessels
35
Mine Warfare Vessels
6
NATURAL RESOURCES
Oil Reserves
4,280,000 bbl/day
Natural Gas
25,000,000,000 mĀ³
Coal Reserves
7,000,000 Tons
Iron Ore
420 Mt
Uranium
30 tU
Copper
320 kt
Gold Reserves
60 Tonnes
ECONOMY
Annual GDP
$2635.9 Billion
Defense Budget
$22.8 billion
National Currency
National Currency
GEOGRAPHY
Total Land Area
8,515,770 kmĀ²
Coastline Length
Landlocked
Land Borders
Island Nation
Prevailing Climate
Temperate
Terrain Profile
Diverse topography
POWER INDEX
ā² #11 France
ā¼ #13 Indonesia
360,000
Soldiers
#12/250
469
Tanks
#12/250
22,464
Vehicles
#12/250
665
Aircraft
#12/250
69
Ships
#12/250
$2.6T
GDP
#12/250
216,422,446
Population
#12/250
8,515,770 kmĀ²
Area
#12/250
COMBAT ARMS DISTRIBUTION & DOCTRINE
MILITARY DOCTRINE ANALYSIS
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LAND FORCE PRIORITIZED
LAND FORCES78.1%
360,000 Active Personnel
AIR FORCES14.4%
665 Aircraft & Combat Aviation
NAVAL FORCES7.5%
69 Warships & Maritime Assets
Brazil's strategic doctrine emphasizes land force prioritized, maintaining 360,000 active ground forces, 665 tactical aircraft, and 69 naval combatants for comprehensive sovereign deterrence.
CATEGORY RANKINGS
#12
Active Personnel
360,000
#12
Main Battle Tanks
469
#12
Armored Vehicles
22,464
#12
Combat Aircraft
665
#12
Naval Warships
69
#12
Annual GDP
$2.6T
#12
Total Population
216,422,446
#12
Total Land Area
8,515,770 kmĀ²
#12
Power Score
95.2
GLOBAL SOVEREIGN POWERS DIRECTORY