Malta
Malta ranks #164 in global military power in 2026, with 2,150 active soldiers, 0 tanks, 8 aircraft, and 8 warships. Its annual defense budget stands at $500 million.
Unitary Republic ā¢ GLOBAL RANK #164 ā¢ Tier 6: Minor Defense Force
MLT
GLOBAL RANK #164
Tier 6: Minor Defense Force
2,150 SOLDIERS
0 TANKS
8 AIRCRAFT
8 SHIPS
$24.8B GDP
535,064 POPULATION
Malta Strategic Defense & Military Capability Dossier (2026)
Government: Unitary Republic
Economic Model: Developing Market Economy
Total Land Area: 316 kmĀ²
Military Alliance: Non-Aligned / Independent
Nuclear Capability: Non-Nuclear State
Main Battle Tanks (MBT): 0
Armored Combat Vehicles: 100
Fighter & Interceptor Aircraft: 2
Attack Helicopters: 0
Submarine Fleet: 0
Aircraft Carriers: 0
Primary Sources: SIPRI (2025/2026), IISS Military Balance 2026, IMF DataMapper, World Bank.
CULTURE & IDENTITY
RELIGION
Christianity
88%
Atheist
6.5%
Islam
4.5%
Other
1%
ETHNIC GROUPS
LANGUAGES
99%
LITERACY RATE
DETAILED INTELLIGENCE
MILITARY DETAIL
Nuclear Warheads
0
ICBMs
0
Military Drones
8
Suicide Drones
0
Cruise Missiles
0
LAND FORCES
Active Personnel
2,150
Tanks
0
APCs & Combat Vehicles
100
Self-Propelled Arty
0
Towed Artillery
0
MLRS Rocket Systems
0
Anti-Air Systems
2
Anti-Tank Systems
7
Main Battle Tanks (MBT)
0
Light Tanks
0
Tank Destroyers
0
AIR FORCES
Total Aircraft
8
Fighters & Interceptors
2
Attack Aircraft
0
Transport Aircraft
0
Trainer Aircraft
2
Total Helicopters
4
Attack Helicopters
0
NAVAL FORCES
Total Warships
8
Aircraft Carriers
0
Helicopter Carriers
0
Submarine Fleet
0
Destroyers
0
Frigates
1
Corvettes
1
Patrol Vessels
6
Mine Warfare Vessels
0
NATURAL RESOURCES
ECONOMY
Annual GDP
$24.8 Billion
Defense Budget
$500 million
National Currency
National Currency
GEOGRAPHY
Total Land Area
316 kmĀ²
Coastline Length
Landlocked
Land Borders
Island Nation
Prevailing Climate
Temperate
Terrain Profile
Diverse topography
POWER INDEX
ā² #163 Montenegro
ā¼ #165 Belize
2,150
Soldiers
#164/250
0
Tanks
#164/250
100
Vehicles
#164/250
8
Aircraft
#164/250
8
Ships
#164/250
$24.8B
GDP
#164/250
535,064
Population
#164/250
316 kmĀ²
Area
#164/250
COMBAT ARMS DISTRIBUTION & DOCTRINE
MILITARY DOCTRINE ANALYSIS
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NAVAL POWER PRIORITIZED
LAND FORCES30.9%
2,150 Active Personnel
AIR FORCES11.5%
8 Aircraft & Combat Aviation
NAVAL FORCES57.6%
8 Warships & Maritime Assets
Malta's strategic doctrine emphasizes naval power prioritized, maintaining 2,150 active ground forces, 8 tactical aircraft, and 8 naval combatants for comprehensive sovereign deterrence.
CATEGORY RANKINGS
#164
Active Personnel
2,150
#164
Main Battle Tanks
0
#164
Armored Vehicles
100
#164
Combat Aircraft
8
#164
Naval Warships
8
#164
Annual GDP
$24.8B
#164
Total Population
535,064
#164
Total Land Area
316 kmĀ²
#164
Power Score
34.4
GLOBAL SOVEREIGN POWERS DIRECTORY