Singapore
Singapore ranks #60 in global military power in 2026, with 72,500 active soldiers, 170 tanks, 245 aircraft, and 40 warships. Its annual defense budget stands at $15.0 billion.
Unitary Republic ā¢ GLOBAL RANK #60 ā¢ Tier 4: Regional Power
SGP
GLOBAL RANK #60
Tier 4: Regional Power
72,500 SOLDIERS
170 TANKS
245 AIRCRAFT
40 SHIPS
$525.2B GDP
5,917,600 POPULATION
Singapore Strategic Defense & Military Capability Dossier (2026)
Government: Unitary Republic
Economic Model: Advanced Mixed Economy
Total Land Area: 734 kmĀ²
Military Alliance: Non-Aligned / Independent
Nuclear Capability: Non-Nuclear State
Main Battle Tanks (MBT): 139
Armored Combat Vehicles: 3,200
Fighter & Interceptor Aircraft: 100
Attack Helicopters: 19
Submarine Fleet: 8
Aircraft Carriers: 0
Primary Sources: SIPRI (2025/2026), IISS Military Balance 2026, IMF DataMapper, World Bank.
CULTURE & IDENTITY
RELIGION
Buddhism
31.1%
Christianity
18.9%
Atheist
20%
Islam
15.6%
Taoism
8.8%
Hinduism
5%
Other
0.6%
ETHNIC GROUPS
LANGUAGES
99%
LITERACY RATE
DETAILED INTELLIGENCE
MILITARY DETAIL
Nuclear Warheads
0
ICBMs
0
Military Drones
65
Suicide Drones
500
Cruise Missiles
120
LAND FORCES
Active Personnel
72,500
Tanks
170
APCs & Combat Vehicles
3,200
Self-Propelled Arty
48
Towed Artillery
89
MLRS Rocket Systems
18
Anti-Air Systems
95
Anti-Tank Systems
315
Main Battle Tanks (MBT)
139
Light Tanks
20
Tank Destroyers
11
AIR FORCES
Total Aircraft
245
Fighters & Interceptors
100
Attack Aircraft
0
Transport Aircraft
10
Trainer Aircraft
40
Total Helicopters
82
Attack Helicopters
19
NAVAL FORCES
Total Warships
40
Aircraft Carriers
0
Helicopter Carriers
0
Submarine Fleet
8
Destroyers
0
Frigates
8
Corvettes
8
Patrol Vessels
72
Mine Warfare Vessels
5
NATURAL RESOURCES
ECONOMY
Annual GDP
$525.2 Billion
Defense Budget
$15.0 billion
National Currency
National Currency
GEOGRAPHY
Total Land Area
734 kmĀ²
Coastline Length
Landlocked
Land Borders
Island Nation
Prevailing Climate
Temperate
Terrain Profile
Diverse topography
POWER INDEX
ā² #59 South Africa
ā¼ #61 Romania
72,500
Soldiers
#60/250
170
Tanks
#60/250
3,200
Vehicles
#60/250
245
Aircraft
#60/250
40
Ships
#60/250
$525.2B
GDP
#60/250
5,917,600
Population
#60/250
734 kmĀ²
Area
#60/250
COMBAT ARMS DISTRIBUTION & DOCTRINE
MILITARY DOCTRINE ANALYSIS
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LAND FORCE PRIORITIZED
LAND FORCES62.0%
72,500 Active Personnel
AIR FORCES20.9%
245 Aircraft & Combat Aviation
NAVAL FORCES17.1%
40 Warships & Maritime Assets
Singapore's strategic doctrine emphasizes land force prioritized, maintaining 72,500 active ground forces, 245 tactical aircraft, and 40 naval combatants for comprehensive sovereign deterrence.
CATEGORY RANKINGS
#60
Active Personnel
72,500
#60
Main Battle Tanks
170
#60
Armored Vehicles
3,200
#60
Combat Aircraft
245
#60
Naval Warships
40
#60
Annual GDP
$525.2B
#60
Total Population
5,917,600
#60
Total Land Area
734 kmĀ²
#60
Power Score
76.0
GLOBAL SOVEREIGN POWERS DIRECTORY