Military Strength: 
Cyprus vs 
Israel
Military Strength
| Cyprus | Israel | |
|---|---|---|
| Global Military Index | 24.6 (#85) | 56.1 (#13) |
| Military personnel | 13,000 | 178,000 |
| – Reserve troops | 60,000 | 465,000 |
| – Paramilitary forces | 0 | 8,000 |
| Military aircraft | 13 | 534 |
| – incl. combat aircraft | 0 | 284 |
| – incl. bombers | 0 | 0 |
| – incl. helicopters | 13 | 130 |
| Military ships | 11 | 49 |
| – incl. aircraft carriers | 0 | 0 |
| – incl. submarines | 0 | 5 |
| Main battle tanks | 134 | 1,300 |
| Nuclear warheads | 0 | 90 |
| – incl. deployed | 0 | 0 |
Military Forces Chart
Overview
Israel (ranked #13 globally) holds a stronger overall military position than Cyprus (#85) on the Global Military Index. Israel fields 178,000 active troops — 14:1 Cyprus's 13,000, backed by 465,000 reserves and 8,000 paramilitary. Israel's $43B defense budget is 68:1 that of Cyprus ($0.6B).
In the air, Cyprus operates 13 aircraft including 0 combat jets, while Israel fields 534 with 284 fighters.
At sea, Cyprus's 11-ship navy faces Israel's 49 vessels, including 0 and 5 submarines respectively. On the ground, Cyprus deploys 134 main battle tanks vs 1,300 for Israel.
Israel is a nuclear power with 90 warheads; Cyprus has no nuclear arsenal.
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🇨🇾 Cyprus
World #85
24.6/ 100
Six-pillar composite: manpower, ground forces, naval power, air power, nuclear deterrent and defense budget, with a readiness modifier from budget per soldier.
| Pillar | Weight | Score | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manpower | 15% | 58.7 | 45000 effective |
| Ground forces | 20% | 48.7 | 134 main battle tanks |
| Naval power | 20% | 9.2 | Carrier tiers, nuclear vs conventional submarines |
| Air power | 25% | 18.2 | Weighted by aircraft type & fleet age |
| Nuclear deterrent | 10% | 0.0 | No declared capability |
| Defense budget | 10% | 29.9 | $0.6B, PPP-adjusted |
| Readiness | modifier | ×1.01 | Budget per soldier |
🇮🇱 Israel
World #13
56.1/ 100
Six-pillar composite: manpower, ground forces, naval power, air power, nuclear deterrent and defense budget, with a readiness modifier from budget per soldier.
| Pillar | Weight | Score | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manpower | 15% | 79.2 | 404400 effective |
| Ground forces | 20% | 61.0 | 1300 main battle tanks |
| Naval power | 20% | 40.5 | Carrier tiers, nuclear vs conventional submarines |
| Air power | 25% | 61.7 | Weighted by aircraft type & fleet age |
| Nuclear deterrent | 10% | 35.6 | 90 warheads |
| Defense budget | 10% | 67.8 | $43.2B, PPP-adjusted |
| Readiness | modifier | ×1.13 | Budget per soldier |
Country Profile
Economy & Geography
| Cyprus | Israel | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1.4 million | 10.0 million |
| GDP | $37.6 billion | $540.4 billion |
| GDP per capita | $27,707 | $54,177 |
| Military budget | $639.8 million | $43.2 billion |
| – share of GDP | 1.7% | 8.0% |
| – share of govt spending | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| – per capita spending | $471 | $4334 |
| Land area | 9,241 km² | 20,330 km² |
| Coastline | 648 km | 273 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who has more military personnel, Cyprus or Israel?
Israel has approximately 178,000 active military personnel compared to Cyprus's 13,000, giving Israel a 14:1 numerical advantage.
Which country has more combat aircraft, Cyprus or Israel?
Israel operates 284 combat aircraft compared to Cyprus's 0. This includes fighters, strike aircraft, and multirole combat jets.
Who has the larger navy, Cyprus or Israel?
Israel has a larger navy with 49 vessels compared to Cyprus's 11 ships. Cyprus operates 0 submarines while Israel has 5.
Which country spends more on defense, Cyprus or Israel?
Israel has a larger defense budget at $43.2 billion (68:1 more) compared to Cyprus's $640 million annually.
Do Cyprus and Israel have nuclear weapons?
Israel possesses nuclear weapons with approximately 90 warheads, while Cyprus does not have nuclear weapons.
How do the tank forces of Cyprus and Israel compare?
Israel operates 1,300 main battle tanks compared to Cyprus's 134. Tank numbers reflect both active inventory and reserves.