Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic ranks #55 in global military power in 2026, with 89,000 active soldiers, 6 tanks, 80 aircraft, and 34 warships. Its annual defense budget stands at $500 million.
Unitary Republic ā¢ GLOBAL RANK #55 ā¢ Tier 4: Regional Power
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GLOBAL RANK #55
Tier 4: Regional Power
89,000 SOLDIERS
6 TANKS
80 AIRCRAFT
34 SHIPS
$136.1B GDP
11,427,557 POPULATION
Dominican Republic Strategic Defense & Military Capability Dossier (2026)
Government: Unitary Republic
Economic Model: Developing Market Economy
Total Land Area: 48,320 kmĀ²
Military Alliance: Non-Aligned / Independent
Nuclear Capability: Non-Nuclear State
Main Battle Tanks (MBT): 4
Armored Combat Vehicles: 930
Fighter & Interceptor Aircraft: 0
Attack Helicopters: 13
Submarine Fleet: 0
Aircraft Carriers: 0
Primary Sources: SIPRI (2025/2026), IISS Military Balance 2026, IMF DataMapper, World Bank.
CULTURE & IDENTITY
RELIGION
Christianity
69.1%
Atheist
28%
Other
2.9%
ETHNIC GROUPS
LANGUAGES
99%
LITERACY RATE
DETAILED INTELLIGENCE
MILITARY DETAIL
Nuclear Warheads
0
ICBMs
0
Military Drones
24
Suicide Drones
0
Cruise Missiles
0
LAND FORCES
Active Personnel
89,000
Tanks
6
APCs & Combat Vehicles
930
Self-Propelled Arty
0
Towed Artillery
14
MLRS Rocket Systems
0
Anti-Air Systems
67
Anti-Tank Systems
196
Main Battle Tanks (MBT)
4
Light Tanks
1
Tank Destroyers
1
AIR FORCES
Total Aircraft
80
Fighters & Interceptors
0
Attack Aircraft
7
Transport Aircraft
10
Trainer Aircraft
16
Total Helicopters
47
Attack Helicopters
13
NAVAL FORCES
Total Warships
34
Aircraft Carriers
0
Helicopter Carriers
0
Submarine Fleet
0
Destroyers
0
Frigates
0
Corvettes
0
Patrol Vessels
34
Mine Warfare Vessels
0
NATURAL RESOURCES
Copper
20 kt
Gold Reserves
25 Tonnes
ECONOMY
Annual GDP
$136.1 Billion
Defense Budget
$500 million
National Currency
National Currency
GEOGRAPHY
Total Land Area
48,320 kmĀ²
Coastline Length
Landlocked
Land Borders
Island Nation
Prevailing Climate
Temperate
Terrain Profile
Diverse topography
POWER INDEX
ā² #54 Nepal
ā¼ #56 Peru
89,000
Soldiers
#55/250
6
Tanks
#55/250
930
Vehicles
#55/250
80
Aircraft
#55/250
34
Ships
#55/250
$136.1B
GDP
#55/250
11,427,557
Population
#55/250
48,320 kmĀ²
Area
#55/250
COMBAT ARMS DISTRIBUTION & DOCTRINE
MILITARY DOCTRINE ANALYSIS
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LAND FORCE PRIORITIZED
LAND FORCES78.1%
89,000 Active Personnel
AIR FORCES7.0%
80 Aircraft & Combat Aviation
NAVAL FORCES14.9%
34 Warships & Maritime Assets
Dominican Republic's strategic doctrine emphasizes land force prioritized, maintaining 89,000 active ground forces, 80 tactical aircraft, and 34 naval combatants for comprehensive sovereign deterrence.
CATEGORY RANKINGS
#55
Active Personnel
89,000
#55
Main Battle Tanks
6
#55
Armored Vehicles
930
#55
Combat Aircraft
80
#55
Naval Warships
34
#55
Annual GDP
$136.1B
#55
Total Population
11,427,557
#55
Total Land Area
48,320 kmĀ²
#55
Power Score
78.0
GLOBAL SOVEREIGN POWERS DIRECTORY