Fred Morgan
The number of fighter jets, armored tanks, naval strength, front-line and reserve personnel, access to military intelligence are just a few of over 40 different parameters used to tell the military efficiency and strength of a Country. The following are the top 5 Military power houses in Africa:
5. Nigeria
Nigeria has:
- Over 70 Million Active and Reserved Personnel’s.
- 680 towed-artillery,
- 365 Armored Tanks,
- 96 Aircrafts,
- 36 Helicopters,
- 2 Mine Warfare,
- 51 Coastal Defense Crafts.
With a population of 170 Million people, the yearly budget for the defense sector is over $2,300,000,000.
4. South Africa
South Africa has:
- 88,000 Active Front-Line and 17,000 Active Reserve Personnel’s.
- 191 Armored Tanks
- 1,430 Armored Vehicles,
- 118 Self-Propelled Guns,
- 240 Rocket Projectors,
- 213 Aircrafts
- 4 Frigates,
- 3 Submarines
With a population of 54 Million people, the yearly budget for the defense sector is over $4,600
3. Ethiopia
Ethiopia has:
- 185,500 Front-Line Personnel’s,
- 780 Armored Vehicles,
- 183 Multi-Launch Rocket System (MLRS),
- 81 Aircrafts,
- 39 Helicopters,
With a population of 94.1 Million people, the yearly budget for the defense sector is $340,000,000
2. Algeria
Algeria has:
- 500,000 Active Front-Line and 400,000 Reserve Personnel’s,
- Over 1,000 Armored Tanks,
- 1,800 Armored Vehicles,
- Over 400 Aircrafts,
- 188 Helicopters,
- 6 Submarines,
With a population of 39.21 Million people. The yearly budget for the defense sector is over $10,500,000,000.
1. Egypt
Egypt has:
- Over 5,000 Armored Tanks, Vehicles, Self-Propelled Guns and Towed Artillery,1,100 Aircrafts,
- 245 Helicopters,
- 343 Fighters,
- 390 trainer Aircrafts,
- 28 Mine Warfare,
- 84 Serviceable Airports
With a population of 94 Million people, the yearly budget for the defense sector is $4,000,000,000. Not convinced about our picks? Share your thoughts and comments below.
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