Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone ranks #138 in global military power in 2026, with 10,500 active soldiers, 0 tanks, 5 aircraft, and 10 warships. Its annual defense budget stands at $500 million.
Unitary Republic ā¢ GLOBAL RANK #138 ā¢ Tier 6: Minor Defense Force
SLE
GLOBAL RANK #138
Tier 6: Minor Defense Force
10,500 SOLDIERS
0 TANKS
5 AIRCRAFT
10 SHIPS
$4.8B GDP
8,900,000 POPULATION
Sierra Leone Strategic Defense & Military Capability Dossier (2026)
Government: Unitary Republic
Economic Model: Developing Market Economy
Total Land Area: 71,740 kmĀ²
Military Alliance: Non-Aligned / Independent
Nuclear Capability: Non-Nuclear State
Main Battle Tanks (MBT): 0
Armored Combat Vehicles: 350
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
Islam
77.1%
Christianity
22.9%
ETHNIC GROUPS
LANGUAGES
99%
LITERACY RATE
DETAILED INTELLIGENCE
MILITARY DETAIL
Nuclear Warheads
0
ICBMs
0
Military Drones
2
Suicide Drones
0
Cruise Missiles
0
LAND FORCES
Active Personnel
10,500
Tanks
0
APCs & Combat Vehicles
350
Self-Propelled Arty
0
Towed Artillery
0
MLRS Rocket Systems
0
Anti-Air Systems
10
Anti-Tank Systems
30
Main Battle Tanks (MBT)
0
Light Tanks
0
Tank Destroyers
0
AIR FORCES
Total Aircraft
5
Fighters & Interceptors
0
Attack Aircraft
0
Transport Aircraft
0
Trainer Aircraft
0
Total Helicopters
5
Attack Helicopters
0
NAVAL FORCES
Total Warships
10
Aircraft Carriers
0
Helicopter Carriers
0
Submarine Fleet
0
Destroyers
0
Frigates
0
Corvettes
0
Patrol Vessels
10
Mine Warfare Vessels
0
NATURAL RESOURCES
Iron Ore
8 Mt
ECONOMY
Annual GDP
$4.8 Billion
Defense Budget
$500 million
National Currency
National Currency
GEOGRAPHY
Total Land Area
71,740 kmĀ²
Coastline Length
Landlocked
Land Borders
Island Nation
Prevailing Climate
Temperate
Terrain Profile
Diverse topography
POWER INDEX
ā² #137 Malawi
ā¼ #139 North Macedonia
10,500
Soldiers
#138/250
0
Tanks
#138/250
350
Vehicles
#138/250
5
Aircraft
#138/250
10
Ships
#138/250
$4.8B
GDP
#138/250
8,900,000
Population
#138/250
71,740 kmĀ²
Area
#138/250
COMBAT ARMS DISTRIBUTION & DOCTRINE
MILITARY DOCTRINE ANALYSIS
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LAND FORCE PRIORITIZED
LAND FORCES65.6%
10,500 Active Personnel
AIR FORCES3.1%
5 Aircraft & Combat Aviation
NAVAL FORCES31.3%
10 Warships & Maritime Assets
Sierra Leone's strategic doctrine emphasizes land force prioritized, maintaining 10,500 active ground forces, 5 tactical aircraft, and 10 naval combatants for comprehensive sovereign deterrence.
CATEGORY RANKINGS
#138
Active Personnel
10,500
#138
Main Battle Tanks
0
#138
Armored Vehicles
350
#138
Combat Aircraft
5
#138
Naval Warships
10
#138
Annual GDP
$4.8B
#138
Total Population
8,900,000
#138
Total Land Area
71,740 kmĀ²
#138
Power Score
44.8
GLOBAL SOVEREIGN POWERS DIRECTORY