The Global Fire Power ranks countries of the world every
year according to their military strength and fire power.
In their ranking of African countries with the highest Military
Strength and Fire Power, up to 40 different ranking tools and
parameters like number of active front-line and reserve
personnel, number of tanks and armoured fighting vehicle,
aircrafts like fighters/ interceptors and helicopters, naval
strength and coastal defence crafts, resources and defence
budget, logistics and many other factors are used and in
such an approach that a smaller country with good military
intelligence competes favourably well with a highly
populated country with lots of great foot soldiers while
landlocked countries are not penalized for lack of an active
navy. It is important to note that the military strength of a
country is not only determined by the size of her
ammunition.
year according to their military strength and fire power.
In their ranking of African countries with the highest Military
Strength and Fire Power, up to 40 different ranking tools and
parameters like number of active front-line and reserve
personnel, number of tanks and armoured fighting vehicle,
aircrafts like fighters/ interceptors and helicopters, naval
strength and coastal defence crafts, resources and defence
budget, logistics and many other factors are used and in
such an approach that a smaller country with good military
intelligence competes favourably well with a highly
populated country with lots of great foot soldiers while
landlocked countries are not penalized for lack of an active
navy. It is important to note that the military strength of a
country is not only determined by the size of her
ammunition.
10. LIBYA
The 2011 Libya revolution has placed question marks on the
military capabilities of a country with population of just over
6 million. Almost 3 million citizens are fit for service and just
about 116,000 people reach service age each year but these
small numbers correlate quite oppositely to the artillery and
ammunition the country boasts of when compared with
other African countries. Libya boasts of 500 tanks, 2,500
armored fighting vehicles, 400 self propelled guns, 800
rocket projectors, 1050 potable AT weapons, over 600 air
crafts and 121 helicopters and $880 million pumped in to
defense every year.
The 2011 Libya revolution has placed question marks on the
military capabilities of a country with population of just over
6 million. Almost 3 million citizens are fit for service and just
about 116,000 people reach service age each year but these
small numbers correlate quite oppositely to the artillery and
ammunition the country boasts of when compared with
other African countries. Libya boasts of 500 tanks, 2,500
armored fighting vehicles, 400 self propelled guns, 800
rocket projectors, 1050 potable AT weapons, over 600 air
crafts and 121 helicopters and $880 million pumped in to
defense every year.
9. ANGOLA
Angola is the 7th largest country in Africa with a population
of over 21 million and is located at the southern Africa.
There are three components of Angolan military: the Army,
Navy and Air Force and all of these have a combined
manpower in excess of 100,000 divided into 87,000 active
front-line personnel and 30,000 active reserve personnel.
Angola has 140 tanks, 980 armoured fighting vehicles, 298
towed-artillery, 270 total number of aircraft, 98 helicopters
with, 15 attack helicopters, 82 fighters/ interceptors. The
country’s naval strength is boosted with 30 coastal defence
crafts and 2 mine warfare and with a defence budget of over
$4 bn, Angola is sure to continue to see a strong military
growth.
Angola is the 7th largest country in Africa with a population
of over 21 million and is located at the southern Africa.
There are three components of Angolan military: the Army,
Navy and Air Force and all of these have a combined
manpower in excess of 100,000 divided into 87,000 active
front-line personnel and 30,000 active reserve personnel.
Angola has 140 tanks, 980 armoured fighting vehicles, 298
towed-artillery, 270 total number of aircraft, 98 helicopters
with, 15 attack helicopters, 82 fighters/ interceptors. The
country’s naval strength is boosted with 30 coastal defence
crafts and 2 mine warfare and with a defence budget of over
$4 bn, Angola is sure to continue to see a strong military
growth.
8. TUNISIA
Tunisia is the northernmost country in Africa and home to
over 10 million people. There are almost 5 million people
who are fit for service out of the 5.7 million available
manpower. The number of active front-liner personnel
stands at 40,000 with additional 12,000 active reserve
personnel. The country boasts of 350 tanks, 900 armoured
fighting vehicles, 139 total aircraft, 75 helicopters, 12
fighters/ interceptors, 25 coastal defence aircraft all backed
by over $550 million defence budget per year.
Tunisia is the northernmost country in Africa and home to
over 10 million people. There are almost 5 million people
who are fit for service out of the 5.7 million available
manpower. The number of active front-liner personnel
stands at 40,000 with additional 12,000 active reserve
personnel. The country boasts of 350 tanks, 900 armoured
fighting vehicles, 139 total aircraft, 75 helicopters, 12
fighters/ interceptors, 25 coastal defence aircraft all backed
by over $550 million defence budget per year.
7. MOROCCO
The kingdom of Morocco is a country in the northern region
of Africa with a population of over 33 million. The country’s
military arm known as the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces is
responsible for land-based military operations but in
addition to the army, Morocco also has the Navy, the Air
Force, the Royal Guard, the Royal Gendarmerie and the
Auxiliary Forces. There are about 17 million available
manpower with over 14 million people fit for service,
195,000 people in active front-line service and 150,000 in
active reserve. Morocco has 1,348 tanks, 2,120 armoured
fighting vehicles, 323 total aircraft, 139 helicopters, 70
coastal defence craft and spends over $3.4 bn in defence
budget.
The kingdom of Morocco is a country in the northern region
of Africa with a population of over 33 million. The country’s
military arm known as the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces is
responsible for land-based military operations but in
addition to the army, Morocco also has the Navy, the Air
Force, the Royal Guard, the Royal Gendarmerie and the
Auxiliary Forces. There are about 17 million available
manpower with over 14 million people fit for service,
195,000 people in active front-line service and 150,000 in
active reserve. Morocco has 1,348 tanks, 2,120 armoured
fighting vehicles, 323 total aircraft, 139 helicopters, 70
coastal defence craft and spends over $3.4 bn in defence
budget.
6. KENYA
Kenya is a major commercial and technology hub in the East
Africa. Officially called the Republic of Kenya, the country
has a population of about 41 million residents. When it
comes to military strength and fire power, Kenya is a force
to reckon with. The country has enough military strength to
afford to always send some on a peace keeping mission in
other African countries. Almost 20 million people make up
the country’s man power and more than 12 million of these
are fit for service. 839,000 reach military age every year.
Kenya has 24,000 active front-line, 5,000 active reserve
personnel and boasts of 186 tanks, 2000 armoured fighting
vehicles, 134 total air crafts, 66 helicopters, 14 coastal
defence crafts and with Kenya’s defence budget on its course
to hit $5 bn by 2018, we might see the country advancing
way ahead of others on this list.
Kenya is a major commercial and technology hub in the East
Africa. Officially called the Republic of Kenya, the country
has a population of about 41 million residents. When it
comes to military strength and fire power, Kenya is a force
to reckon with. The country has enough military strength to
afford to always send some on a peace keeping mission in
other African countries. Almost 20 million people make up
the country’s man power and more than 12 million of these
are fit for service. 839,000 reach military age every year.
Kenya has 24,000 active front-line, 5,000 active reserve
personnel and boasts of 186 tanks, 2000 armoured fighting
vehicles, 134 total air crafts, 66 helicopters, 14 coastal
defence crafts and with Kenya’s defence budget on its course
to hit $5 bn by 2018, we might see the country advancing
way ahead of others on this list.
5. NIGERIA
Located at the shores of West Africa is the country that is
home to a staggering 170 million people. With the available
manpower of over 72 million people, there are more than
40 million people who are fit for service with 3.5 million
people reaching the military service year every year. Nigeria
has 363 tanks, 680 towed-artillery and more than 1,400
armoured fighting vehicles. Nigeria has 96 total air crafts
and 36 helicopters, 51 coastal defence crafts and 2 mine
warfare. The large population is kept safe with a yearly
budget of over $2.3 bn.
Located at the shores of West Africa is the country that is
home to a staggering 170 million people. With the available
manpower of over 72 million people, there are more than
40 million people who are fit for service with 3.5 million
people reaching the military service year every year. Nigeria
has 363 tanks, 680 towed-artillery and more than 1,400
armoured fighting vehicles. Nigeria has 96 total air crafts
and 36 helicopters, 51 coastal defence crafts and 2 mine
warfare. The large population is kept safe with a yearly
budget of over $2.3 bn.
4. SOUTH AFRICA
Republic of South Africa, is an African country located at the
southern tip of the continent. South Africa is the 25th largest
country in the world by area and the 24th most populous
country with over 54 million people. When it comes to
military power, South Africa has got what it takes to be
among the top countries in Africa strong enough to be
recognised. Half of South Africa’s population are within the
manpower class; 14 million are fit for service and almost a
million people (964,139) are getting to military age annually.
South Africa has 88,000 active front-line and 17,000 active
reserve personnel. On military equipment, South Africa has
191 tanks and 1430 armoured fighting vehicles, 118 self-
propelled guns, 240 rocket projectors and 213 total number
of air crafts. 4 frigates and 3 submarines keep the shores
safe and there is over $4.6 bn spent on defence every year.
Republic of South Africa, is an African country located at the
southern tip of the continent. South Africa is the 25th largest
country in the world by area and the 24th most populous
country with over 54 million people. When it comes to
military power, South Africa has got what it takes to be
among the top countries in Africa strong enough to be
recognised. Half of South Africa’s population are within the
manpower class; 14 million are fit for service and almost a
million people (964,139) are getting to military age annually.
South Africa has 88,000 active front-line and 17,000 active
reserve personnel. On military equipment, South Africa has
191 tanks and 1430 armoured fighting vehicles, 118 self-
propelled guns, 240 rocket projectors and 213 total number
of air crafts. 4 frigates and 3 submarines keep the shores
safe and there is over $4.6 bn spent on defence every year.
3. ETHIOPIA
Ethiopia has a population of 94.1 million. It is Africa’s oldest
independent country and its second largest in terms of
population. Ethiopia has found a way to transform her
population into a military stronghold in Africa. With a
manpower of 38 million people, 24 million of this
population fit for active service and almost 2 million people
reaching the military age every year, the country is one of
the strongest in Africa. Ethiopia has over 560 tanks and 780
armoured vehicles, 183 multi-launch rocket system (MLRS),
81 air crafts and 39 helicopters to hover around any country
plotting any form of invasion.The entire Ethiopia’s defence is
supported by 182,500 front-line personnel and over $340
million defence budget to take care of things every 365 days.
Ethiopia has a population of 94.1 million. It is Africa’s oldest
independent country and its second largest in terms of
population. Ethiopia has found a way to transform her
population into a military stronghold in Africa. With a
manpower of 38 million people, 24 million of this
population fit for active service and almost 2 million people
reaching the military age every year, the country is one of
the strongest in Africa. Ethiopia has over 560 tanks and 780
armoured vehicles, 183 multi-launch rocket system (MLRS),
81 air crafts and 39 helicopters to hover around any country
plotting any form of invasion.The entire Ethiopia’s defence is
supported by 182,500 front-line personnel and over $340
million defence budget to take care of things every 365 days.
2. ALGERIA
Algeria is a country consisting of 48 provinces and 1541
communes. It is the 33rd most populated country on earth
with a population of 39.21 million. More than 20 million
people make up the manpower and over 17 million citizens
are within the active service year. Algerian military is made
up of modern army, navy and air force. The country is
largely financed by oil and Sonatrach, the national oil
company, is the largest company in Africa generating
revenues in excess of $76.1bn and employing over 120,000
people in 2012. Algeria has the second largest army in Africa
and in the Arab World, after Egypt, and has Russia and China
as her strategic allies and arms furnisher. 672,993
individuals reach the military age annually. There are over
500,000 active front-line and 400,000 reserve personnel.
Algeria is equipped with more than a thousand tanks, 1800
armoured fighting vehicles, over 400 air crafts, 188
helicopters, 6 submarines. With a defense budget of over
$10.5 bn, Algeria will continue to be among the African
countries with the best military strength.
Algeria is a country consisting of 48 provinces and 1541
communes. It is the 33rd most populated country on earth
with a population of 39.21 million. More than 20 million
people make up the manpower and over 17 million citizens
are within the active service year. Algerian military is made
up of modern army, navy and air force. The country is
largely financed by oil and Sonatrach, the national oil
company, is the largest company in Africa generating
revenues in excess of $76.1bn and employing over 120,000
people in 2012. Algeria has the second largest army in Africa
and in the Arab World, after Egypt, and has Russia and China
as her strategic allies and arms furnisher. 672,993
individuals reach the military age annually. There are over
500,000 active front-line and 400,000 reserve personnel.
Algeria is equipped with more than a thousand tanks, 1800
armoured fighting vehicles, over 400 air crafts, 188
helicopters, 6 submarines. With a defense budget of over
$10.5 bn, Algeria will continue to be among the African
countries with the best military strength.
1. EGYPT
Egypt is a country in the north of Africa with a staggering
population of 94 million people and has faced major
political crises in the recent past but this has not changed its
position as a leading African country when it comes to
military strength. A significant percentage of Egypt’s
population (over 35 million) are fit for active military service
and more than 1.5 million individuals reach the military age
every year. With almost 5000 tanks including armoured
fighting vehicles, self propelled guns and towed artillery,
Egypt is a force to reckon with when it comes to Africa.
Having a total of 1,100 aircraft including 245 helicopters, 343
fighters, 390 trainer aircraft and 28 mine warfare, 84
serviceable air ports and a budget of over $4bn pumped
into Egypt’s defence every 365 days make Egyptian military
the strongest among other countries in Africa.
Egypt is a country in the north of Africa with a staggering
population of 94 million people and has faced major
political crises in the recent past but this has not changed its
position as a leading African country when it comes to
military strength. A significant percentage of Egypt’s
population (over 35 million) are fit for active military service
and more than 1.5 million individuals reach the military age
every year. With almost 5000 tanks including armoured
fighting vehicles, self propelled guns and towed artillery,
Egypt is a force to reckon with when it comes to Africa.
Having a total of 1,100 aircraft including 245 helicopters, 343
fighters, 390 trainer aircraft and 28 mine warfare, 84
serviceable air ports and a budget of over $4bn pumped
into Egypt’s defence every 365 days make Egyptian military
the strongest among other countries in Africa.
Like Us on Facebook!
0 comments:
Post a Comment