New Caledonia
New Caledonia ranks #173 in global military power in 2026, with 1,500 active soldiers, 0 tanks, 0 aircraft, and 2 warships. Its annual defense budget stands at $500 million.
Unitary Republic ā¢ GLOBAL RANK #173 ā¢ Tier 6: Minor Defense Force
NCL
GLOBAL RANK #173
Tier 6: Minor Defense Force
1,500 SOLDIERS
0 TANKS
0 AIRCRAFT
2 SHIPS
$12.5B GDP
292,639 POPULATION
New Caledonia Strategic Defense & Military Capability Dossier (2026)
Government: Unitary Republic
Economic Model: Developing Market Economy
Total Land Area: 18,575 kmĀ²
Military Alliance: Non-Aligned / Independent
Nuclear Capability: Non-Nuclear State
Main Battle Tanks (MBT): 0
Armored Combat Vehicles: 75
Fighter & Interceptor Aircraft: 0
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
85.2%
Islam
2.8%
Atheist
10.4%
Other
1.6%
ETHNIC GROUPS
LANGUAGES
99%
LITERACY RATE
DETAILED INTELLIGENCE
MILITARY DETAIL
Nuclear Warheads
0
ICBMs
0
Military Drones
10
Suicide Drones
25
Cruise Missiles
15
LAND FORCES
Active Personnel
1,500
Tanks
0
APCs & Combat Vehicles
75
Self-Propelled Arty
0
Towed Artillery
0
MLRS Rocket Systems
0
Anti-Air Systems
2
Anti-Tank Systems
5
Main Battle Tanks (MBT)
0
Light Tanks
0
Tank Destroyers
0
AIR FORCES
Total Aircraft
0
Fighters & Interceptors
0
Attack Aircraft
0
Transport Aircraft
0
Trainer Aircraft
0
Total Helicopters
0
Attack Helicopters
0
NAVAL FORCES
Total Warships
2
Aircraft Carriers
0
Helicopter Carriers
0
Submarine Fleet
0
Destroyers
0
Frigates
0
Corvettes
0
Patrol Vessels
2
Mine Warfare Vessels
0
NATURAL RESOURCES
ECONOMY
Annual GDP
$12.5 Billion
Defense Budget
$500 million
National Currency
National Currency
GEOGRAPHY
Total Land Area
18,575 kmĀ²
Coastline Length
Landlocked
Land Borders
Island Nation
Prevailing Climate
Temperate
Terrain Profile
Diverse topography
POWER INDEX
ā² #172 The Bahamas
ā¼ #174 East Timor
1,500
Soldiers
#173/250
0
Tanks
#173/250
75
Vehicles
#173/250
0
Aircraft
#173/250
2
Ships
#173/250
$12.5B
GDP
#173/250
292,639
Population
#173/250
18,575 kmĀ²
Area
#173/250
COMBAT ARMS DISTRIBUTION & DOCTRINE
MILITARY DOCTRINE ANALYSIS
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LAND FORCE PRIORITIZED
LAND FORCES60.0%
1,500 Active Personnel
AIR FORCES0.0%
0 Aircraft & Combat Aviation
NAVAL FORCES40.0%
2 Warships & Maritime Assets
New Caledonia's strategic doctrine emphasizes land force prioritized, maintaining 1,500 active ground forces, 0 tactical aircraft, and 2 naval combatants for comprehensive sovereign deterrence.
CATEGORY RANKINGS
#173
Active Personnel
1,500
#173
Main Battle Tanks
0
#173
Armored Vehicles
75
#173
Combat Aircraft
0
#173
Naval Warships
2
#173
Annual GDP
$12.5B
#173
Total Population
292,639
#173
Total Land Area
18,575 kmĀ²
#173
Power Score
30.8
GLOBAL SOVEREIGN POWERS DIRECTORY