Lebanon
Lebanon ranks #58 in global military power in 2026, with 75,000 active soldiers, 300 tanks, 84 aircraft, and 15 warships. Its annual defense budget stands at $500 million.
Unitary Republic ā¢ GLOBAL RANK #58 ā¢ Tier 4: Regional Power
LBN
GLOBAL RANK #58
Tier 4: Regional Power
75,000 SOLDIERS
300 TANKS
84 AIRCRAFT
15 SHIPS
$21.8B GDP
5,353,000 POPULATION
Lebanon Strategic Defense & Military Capability Dossier (2026)
Government: Unitary Republic
Economic Model: Developing Market Economy
Total Land Area: 10,452 kmĀ²
Military Alliance: Non-Aligned / Independent
Nuclear Capability: Non-Nuclear State
Main Battle Tanks (MBT): 300
Armored Combat Vehicles: 6,912
Fighter & Interceptor Aircraft: 0
Attack Helicopters: 19
Submarine Fleet: 0
Aircraft Carriers: 0
Primary Sources: SIPRI (2025/2026), IISS Military Balance 2026, IMF DataMapper, World Bank.
CULTURE & IDENTITY
RELIGION
Islam
67.8%
Christianity
32.2%
Atheist
0%
ETHNIC GROUPS
LANGUAGES
99%
LITERACY RATE
DETAILED INTELLIGENCE
MILITARY DETAIL
Nuclear Warheads
0
ICBMs
0
Military Drones
30
Suicide Drones
0
Cruise Missiles
45
LAND FORCES
Active Personnel
75,000
Tanks
300
APCs & Combat Vehicles
6,912
Self-Propelled Arty
12
Towed Artillery
350
MLRS Rocket Systems
11
Anti-Air Systems
148
Anti-Tank Systems
496
Main Battle Tanks (MBT)
300
Light Tanks
0
Tank Destroyers
0
AIR FORCES
Total Aircraft
84
Fighters & Interceptors
0
Attack Aircraft
8
Transport Aircraft
0
Trainer Aircraft
8
Total Helicopters
68
Attack Helicopters
19
NAVAL FORCES
Total Warships
15
Aircraft Carriers
0
Helicopter Carriers
0
Submarine Fleet
0
Destroyers
0
Frigates
0
Corvettes
0
Patrol Vessels
48
Mine Warfare Vessels
0
NATURAL RESOURCES
ECONOMY
Annual GDP
$21.8 Billion
Defense Budget
$500 million
National Currency
National Currency
GEOGRAPHY
Total Land Area
10,452 kmĀ²
Coastline Length
Landlocked
Land Borders
Island Nation
Prevailing Climate
Temperate
Terrain Profile
Diverse topography
POWER INDEX
ā² #57 Chile
ā¼ #59 South Africa
75,000
Soldiers
#58/250
300
Tanks
#58/250
6,912
Vehicles
#58/250
84
Aircraft
#58/250
15
Ships
#58/250
$21.8B
GDP
#58/250
5,353,000
Population
#58/250
10,452 kmĀ²
Area
#58/250
COMBAT ARMS DISTRIBUTION & DOCTRINE
MILITARY DOCTRINE ANALYSIS
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LAND FORCE PRIORITIZED
LAND FORCES82.5%
75,000 Active Personnel
AIR FORCES9.2%
84 Aircraft & Combat Aviation
NAVAL FORCES8.3%
15 Warships & Maritime Assets
Lebanon's strategic doctrine emphasizes land force prioritized, maintaining 75,000 active ground forces, 84 tactical aircraft, and 15 naval combatants for comprehensive sovereign deterrence.
CATEGORY RANKINGS
#58
Active Personnel
75,000
#58
Main Battle Tanks
300
#58
Armored Vehicles
6,912
#58
Combat Aircraft
84
#58
Naval Warships
15
#58
Annual GDP
$21.8B
#58
Total Population
5,353,000
#58
Total Land Area
10,452 kmĀ²
#58
Power Score
76.8
GLOBAL SOVEREIGN POWERS DIRECTORY