Military Strength: France vs United Kingdom
| 🪖 Military personnel | 304,000 ◉ |
| – Reserve troops | 63,700 ◉ |
| 🛩️ Military aircraft | 988 ◉ |
| – incl. combat aircraft | 289 ◉ |
| – incl. bombers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. helicopters | 454 ◉ |
| ⚓️ Military ships | 133 ◉ |
| – incl. aircraft carriers | 1 ◉ |
| – incl. submarines | 9 ◉ |
| 🚛 Main battle tanks | 215 ◉ |
| 💥 Nuclear warheads | 290 ◉ |
| – incl. deployed | 280 ◉ |
| 🪖 Military personnel | 153,000 ◉ |
| – Reserve troops | 70,650 ◉ |
| 🛩️ Military aircraft | 640 ◉ |
| – incl. combat aircraft | 151 ◉ |
| – incl. bombers | 0 ◉ |
| – incl. helicopters | 259 ◉ |
| ⚓️ Military ships | 63 ◉ |
| – incl. aircraft carriers | 2 ◉ |
| – incl. submarines | 9 ◉ |
| 🚛 Main battle tanks | 227 ◉ |
| 💥 Nuclear warheads | 225 ◉ |
| – incl. deployed | 120 ◉ |
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| 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 ◉ |
| Population | 68.4 million ◉ |
| GDP | $3.4 trillion ◉ |
| GDP per capita | $49,464 ◉ |
| Military Budget | $81.8 billion ◉ |
| Share of GDP in Milex | 2.3% ◉ |
| Share of Govt Expenditures | 5.3% ◉ |
| Military spends per capita | $1186 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who has more military personnel, France or United Kingdom?
France has approximately 304,000 active military personnel compared to United Kingdom's 153,000, giving France a 2.0:1 numerical advantage.
Which country has more combat aircraft, France or United Kingdom?
France operates 289 combat aircraft compared to United Kingdom's 151. This includes fighters, strike aircraft, and multirole combat jets.
Who has the larger navy, France or United Kingdom?
France has a larger navy with 133 vessels compared to United Kingdom's 63 ships. France operates 9 submarines while United Kingdom has 9.
Which country spends more on defense, France or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has a larger defense budget at $81.8 billion compared to France's $64.7 billion annually.
Do France and United Kingdom have nuclear weapons?
Yes, both France and United Kingdom possess nuclear weapons. France has approximately 290 nuclear warheads while United Kingdom has 225.
How do the tank forces of France and United Kingdom compare?
United Kingdom operates 227 main battle tanks compared to France's 215. Tank numbers reflect both active inventory and reserves.