8) Iraq (PwrIndx: 2.0406)
Currently Iraq faces the ISIS challenge. The population of Iraq is 31,858,481 out of which 271,500 are active frontline personnel. Iraq has 357 tanks, 212 aircraft and 57 coastal defense craft. Iraq’s defense budget is $6.05 billion.
7) Jordan (PwrIndx: 2.0189)
Jordan has a trained and disciplined military force. However, the nation is yet to modernize its armed forces. Jordan has 1,321 tanks, 246 aircraft and 27 coastal defense craft. Its defense budget is $1.5 billion.
6) Yemen (PwrIndx: 1.4874)
Yemen has one of the largest standing armies in the region. It has 66,700 active frontline personnel, 71,200 active reserve personnel, 1,260 tanks, 181 aircraft and 21 coastal defense craft. Yemen’s defense budget is $1.44 billion.
5) United Arab Emirates (PwrIndx: 1.4216)
The UAE buys its military equipment from the US and France. The population of UAE is 5,473,972. The nation has 65,000 active defense personnel, 545 tanks, 444 aircraft and 34 coastal defense craft. UAE’s defense budget is $14.37 billion.
Kenny Opeyemi says
Amen