Military Rankings - Oceania
Overview
Oceania’s vast maritime distances shape regional defense priorities. Australia maintains the region’s most capable military with power projection assets, while Pacific island nations focus on maritime patrol and disaster response. The AUKUS partnership is bringing nuclear submarine technology to Australia.
Top Military Powers
| # | Country | Index |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇦🇺 Australia | 50.3 |
| 2 | 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 28.1 |
| 3 | 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea | 14.5 |
| 4 | 🇫🇯 Fiji | 11.1 |
| 5 | 🇻🇺 Vanuatu | 4.2 |
Largest Air Forces
| # | Country | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇦🇺 Australia | 327 |
| 2 | 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 42 |
| 3 | 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea | 3 |
Strongest Navies
| # | Country | Ships |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇦🇺 Australia | 41 |
| 2 | 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 4 |