4) Syria (PwrIndx: 1.0036)
Syria is suffering the effects of the ongoing civil war. The nation has 4,950 tanks, 473 aircraft and 44 coastal defense craft. Syria’s defense budget is $1.87 billion. Its population is 22,457,336 and covers a land area of 185,180 sq km.
3) Saudi Arabia (PwrIndx: 1.0035)
Saudi Arabia buys modern military equipment from the West. Its population is 26,939,583. This huge nation has 233,500 active personnel, 1,095 tanks, 652 aircraft and 39 coastal defense craft. Saudi Arabia’s defense budget is $56.72 billion.
2) Iran (PwrIndx: 0.8891)
Iran has a huge standing military. The nation produces military equipment. Its defense budget is $6.3 billion. The population of Iran is 79,853,900. It has 545,000 active frontline personnel, 2,409 tanks, 481 aircraft and 31 submarines.
1) Israel (PwrIndx: 0.5887)
Israel is the most powerful nation in the Middle East. It has 176,500 active personnel, 3,870 tanks, 680 aircraft, 66 coastal defense craft and 14 submarines. The nation’s defense budget is $15 billion.
At this moment, we can hope and pray that peace and harmony will prevail in this region.
Kenny Opeyemi says
Amen