Military Strength: Germany vs France
| 🪖 Military personnel | 183,000 ◉ |
| – Reserve troops | 50,050 ◉ |
| 🛩️ Military aircraft | 584 ◉ |
| – incl. combat aircraft | 215 ◉ |
| – incl. bombers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. helicopters | 309 ◉ |
| ⚓️ Military ships | 71 ◉ |
| – incl. aircraft carriers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. submarines | 6 ◉ |
| 🚛 Main battle tanks | 296 ◉ |
| 💥 Nuclear warheads | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. deployed | 20 ◉ |
| 🪖 Military personnel | 304,000 ◉ |
| – Reserve troops | 63,700 ◉ |
| 🛩️ Military aircraft | 976 ◉ |
| – incl. combat aircraft | 286 ◉ |
| – incl. bombers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. helicopters | 448 ◉ |
| ⚓️ Military ships | 133 ◉ |
| – incl. aircraft carriers | 1 ◉ |
| – incl. submarines | 9 ◉ |
| 🚛 Main battle tanks | 215 ◉ |
| 💥 Nuclear warheads | 290 ◉ |
| – incl. deployed | 280 ◉ |
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| Population | 83.3 million ◉ |
| GDP | $4.5 trillion ◉ |
| GDP per capita | $54,343 ◉ |
| Military Budget | $88.5 billion ◉ |
| Share of GDP in Milex | 1.9% ◉ |
| Share of Govt Expenditures | 3.9% ◉ |
| Military spends per capita | $1044 ◉ |
| Population | 68.3 million ◉ |
| GDP | $3.1 trillion ◉ |
| GDP per capita | $44,691 ◉ |
| Military Budget | $64.7 billion ◉ |
| Share of GDP in Milex | 2.1% ◉ |
| Share of Govt Expenditures | 3.6% ◉ |
| Military spends per capita | $973 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who has more military personnel, Germany or France?
France has approximately 304,000 active military personnel compared to Germany's 183,000, giving France a 1.7:1 numerical advantage.
Which country has more combat aircraft, Germany or France?
France operates 286 combat aircraft compared to Germany's 215. This includes fighters, strike aircraft, and multirole combat jets.
Who has the larger navy, Germany or France?
France has a larger navy with 133 vessels compared to Germany's 71 ships. Germany operates 6 submarines while France has 9.
Which country spends more on defense, Germany or France?
Germany has a larger defense budget at $88.5 billion compared to France's $64.7 billion annually.
Do Germany and France have nuclear weapons?
France possesses nuclear weapons with approximately 290 warheads, while Germany does not have nuclear weapons.
How do the tank forces of Germany and France compare?
Germany operates 296 main battle tanks compared to France's 215. Tank numbers reflect both active inventory and reserves.