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Military Strength: Flag of Iraq Iraq vs Flag of Oman Oman

Military Strength
Iraq Oman
Global Military Index 41.6 (#44) 36.6 (#54)
Military personnel 459,000 47,000
– Reserve troops 0 0
– Paramilitary forces 266,000 4,400
Military aircraft 396 126
– incl. combat aircraft 53 35
– incl. bombers 0 0
– incl. helicopters 213 40
Military ships 62 21
– incl. aircraft carriers 0 0
– incl. submarines 0 0
Main battle tanks 1,025 150
Nuclear warheads 0 0
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Overview

Iraq (ranked #44 globally) holds a stronger overall military position than Oman (#54) on the Global Military Index. Iraq fields 459,000 active troops — 9.8x Oman's 47,000, backed by 266,000 paramilitary. Iraq allocates $7B to defense compared to $6B for Oman.

In the air, Iraq operates 396 aircraft including 53 combat jets, while Oman fields 126 with 35 fighters.

At sea, Iraq's 62-ship navy outnumbers Oman's 21 vessels. On the ground, Iraq deploys 1,025 main battle tanks vs 150 for Oman.

Neither Iraq nor Oman possesses nuclear weapons.

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🇮🇶 Iraq World #44
41.6/ 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% 75.3 272800 effective
Ground forces 20% 70.1 1025 main battle tanks
Naval power 20% 26.6 Carrier tiers, nuclear vs conventional submarines
Air power 25% 48.5 Weighted by aircraft type & fleet age
Nuclear deterrent 10% 0.0 No declared capability
Defense budget 10% 49.5 $7.0B, PPP-adjusted
Readiness modifier ×1.00 Budget per soldier
🇴🇲 Oman World #54
36.6/ 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% 58.5 43920 effective
Ground forces 20% 49.6 150 main battle tanks
Naval power 20% 24.5 Carrier tiers, nuclear vs conventional submarines
Air power 25% 40.7 Weighted by aircraft type & fleet age
Nuclear deterrent 10% 0.0 No declared capability
Defense budget 10% 48.8 $6.4B, PPP-adjusted
Readiness modifier ×1.10 Budget per soldier

Country Profile

Economy & Geography
Iraq Oman
Population 46.0 million 5.3 million
GDP $279.6 billion $107.1 billion
GDP per capita $6,074 $20,285
Military budget $7.0 billion $6.4 billion
– share of GDP 2.5% 6.0%
– share of govt spending 0.0% 0.0%
– per capita spending $152 $1217
Land area 437,367 km² 309,500 km²
Coastline 58 km 2,092 km
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who has more military personnel, Iraq or Oman?
Iraq has approximately 459,000 active military personnel compared to Oman's 47,000, giving Iraq a 10:1 numerical advantage.
Which country has more combat aircraft, Iraq or Oman?
Iraq operates 53 combat aircraft compared to Oman's 35. This includes fighters, strike aircraft, and multirole combat jets.
Who has the larger navy, Iraq or Oman?
Iraq has a larger navy with 62 vessels compared to Oman's 21 ships.
Which country spends more on defense, Iraq or Oman?
Iraq has a larger defense budget at $7.0 billion compared to Oman's $6.4 billion annually.
Do Iraq and Oman have nuclear weapons?
Neither Iraq nor Oman currently possesses nuclear weapons.
How do the tank forces of Iraq and Oman compare?
Iraq operates 1,025 main battle tanks compared to Oman's 150. Tank numbers reflect both active inventory and reserves.