2022 Russia Military Strength - Global Firepower

The leading annual global defense review since 2005 MENU 2026 RANKINGS NATIONS INDEX COMPARISONS COALITIONS BUILDER PAST RANKINGS × Home 2026 Ranking Compare Countries Countries List Coalitions Builder Previous Rankings Airpower Land Forces Naval Forces World War Next 2026 Russia Military Strength The GFP index denotes Russia as a Top 5 global military power. For 2026, Russia is ranked 2 of 145 out of the countries considered for the annual GFP review. The nation holds a PwrIndx* score of 0.0791 (a score of 0.0000 is considered 'perfect'). This entry last reviewed on 01/19/2026. *PwrIndx: Each nation is assessed on individual and collective values processed through an in-house formula to generate its 'PwrIndx' (Power Index) score. Some values are estimated when official numbers are not available. View the NOTES tab below for a detailed breakdown of other assessments. Notes: As the No.2 global military power, the country continues to double-down in its efforts across eastern Ukraine despite American attempts at a permanent cease-fire. Western material support continues to aid Ukraine while global supporters of Russia - Venezuela and Syria in particular - are no longer viable assets. View the inventory breakdown of Russia at our partner site Warpower:Russia. Go-To Country Afghanistan Albania Algeria Angola Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangaladesh Belarus Belgium Beliz Benin Bhutan Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Bulgaria Burkina Faso Cambodia Cameroon Canada Central African Republic Chad Chile China Colombia Croatia Cuba Czechia Democratic Republic of the Congo Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Eritrea Estonia Ethiopia Finland France Gabon Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Guatemala Honduras Hungary Iceland Indonesia India Iran Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Ivory Coast Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kosovo Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Laos Latvia Lebanon Liberia Libya Lesotho Luxembourg Macedonia Madagascar Malaysia Mali Mauritania Mexico Mongolia Moldova Montenegro Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nepal Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria North Korea Norway Oman Pakistan Panama Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Qatar Republic of the Congo Romania Russia Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Somalia South Africa South Korea South Sudan Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Suriname Sweden Switzerland Syria Taiwan Tajikistan Tanzania Thailand Tunisia Turkiye Turkmenistan Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States of America Uruguay Uzbekistan Venezuela Vietnam Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe

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AT-A-GLANCE [+] NOTES: The polar area chart above is intended to show relative inherent strengths and weakness at-a-glance; balance is prefered though not always achievable. 1) Manpower encompasses Active, Reserve, and any official Paramilitary forces identified for the nation; personnel from each branch of service is included. 2) Airpower includes war-making aerial systems, excluding trainers and drones. 3) Land Power includes motorized / mechanized vehicular elements as well as towed artillery and mechanized / towed MLRS systems. 4) Naval Power includes commissioned hulls ranging from Blue Water warships and submarines to Brown Water patrol assets (excluded for land-locked powers). 5) Financials average current financial health on the world stage. 6) Scores are an average of related categories in the GFP annual ranking. Russia is ranked 2 of 145 out of the countries considered for the annual Global Firepower review. The nation holds a Power Index score of 0.0791 with a score of 0.0000 being considered exceptional in the GFP annual assessment. This country is a Top 5 world power according to the GFP index formula. This country is a Top 10 world power according to the GFP index formula. This country has had a top GFP placement for at least TEN consecutive years. This country is a noted Top 10 power in regards to total population (effecting overall manpower). This country is a Top 10 financial power according to its global standing in key categories. This country is a Top 10 global producer of crude Oil (Petroleum), a critical natural resource. This country is a Top 10 global producer of Natural Gas (NatGas), a critical natural resource. This country is a Top 10 global producer of Coal, a critical natural resource. This country is a noted nuclear power under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) of 1968. OVERVIEW [+] Population 9/ 145 Avail.Manpwr 9/ 145 Fit-for-Serv 10/ 145 Mil.Age.Annu 18/ 145 Active Persn 4/ 145 Rez.Persn 4/ 145 Paramil.Persn 8/ 145 Aircraft 2/ 145 Fighters 3/ 145 Attack Types 2/ 145 Transports 2/ 145 Trainers 3/ 145 Spl.Mission 2/ 145 Tankers 3/ 145 Helicopters 2/ 145 Attack Helos 2/ 145 Tanks 2/ 145 Vehicles 4/ 145 Artillery (SP) 1/ 145 Art.(Towed) 1/ 145 MLRS 2/ 145 Ships 2/ 145 AC Carriers 4/ 145 Helo.Carriers 145/ 145 Destroyers 5/ 145 Frigates 7/ 145 Corvettes 1/ 145 Submarines 1/ 145 Offsh.Patrol 23/ 145 Mine Warfare 1/ 145 Oil Prod 3/ 145 Oil Consump 126/ 145 Oil Rez.Proven 8/ 145 Nat.Gas Prod 2/ 145 NatGas Cons 111/ 145 NatGas Rez 1/ 145 Coal Prod 5/ 145 Coal Consump 116/ 145 Coal Rez.Prvn 2/ 145 Labor Force 9/ 145 Merch.Marines 8/ 145 Ports & Harbors 10/ 145 Roadways 5/ 145 Railways 3/ 145 Airports 8/ 145 Def.Budget 3/ 145 Ext.Debt 112/ 145 Foreign Rez 6/ 145 Purch.Power 4/ 145 Sq.Land Area 1/ 145 Coastline 105/ 145 Shared Border 131/ 145 Waterways 1/ 145 Excellent Good Average Fair Poor GENERAL CAPABILITIES Theoretical, automatically generated based on supplied values. National Defense Overseas Power Projection Attrition War Guerilla/Asymmetric Warfare Airspace Defense Tactical Reach Strategic Reach Battlefield Support Anti-Armor Armored Warfare Internal Security Land Convoy Protection Indirect Fire Support Naval Warfare Naval Convoy Protection Waterway Denial Submarine Hunting Long-Term Sustainment Global Trade Goods/Supplies Transportation Natural Geographic Defense CAPITAL [+] Capital City: Moscow Population: 11,920,000 AVERAGE TEMPS / PRECIPITATION JAN19F FEB20F MAR30F APR43F MAY56F JUN62F JUL66F AUG62F SEP52F OCT41F NOV22F DECF Showcased as average temperatures (F) found across a given country's capital city over a twelve-month calendar period (January-December). Colors represent cooler-to-warmer temperatures depending on time of year. Average monthly precipitation chances (0% to 100%) are show as green stripes under temperature values (brighter green = higher chance of precipitation). FINANCIALS [+] The act of waging (and sustaining) a prolonged conflict requires a massive financial commitment from all parties involved. As such, GFP focuses on a select group of financially-related categories showcased below. 4/145 Purchasing Power Parity: $6,089,000,000,000 USD 6/145 Foreign Exchange/Gold: $597,217,000,000 USD 3/145 Defense Budget: $212,638,272,000 USD 112/145 External Debt: $226,475,750,000 USD All monetary values presented in United States Dollar (USD$). GEOGRAPHY [+] A nation's geographical arrangement aids in its fighting a defensive war, providing an inherent advantage to the defender. 1/145 Square Land Area: 17,098,242 km 105/145 Coastline Coverage: 37,653 km 131/145 Shared Borders: 22,407 km 1/145 Waterways (usable): 102,000 km TERRAIN MAP [+] Showcasing major population hubs nationwide as well as general terrain topography. Major cities are labeled and show releative position and distance to the Capital. MANPOWER [+] Manpower is the single-most important category followed by the GFP index and one of the few that is satisfied by every nation. The following values detail the maximum, theoretical persons the nation can commit to a war effort. Mobilization values are based in patterns influenced by the major participants of both WWI and WWII over a proposed four-year wartime timeline taking into account Basic Training, equipping, and transportation. 9/145 Total Population: 140,820,810 9/145 Available Manpower 69,002,197 (49.0%) 10/145 Fit-for-Service 46,189,226 (32.8%) 18/145 Reaching Mil Age Annually 1,267,387 (0.9%) Tot Mil. Personnel (est.) 3,570,000 (2.5%) 4/145 Active Personnel 1,320,000 (0.9%) 4/145 Reserve Personnel 2,000,000 (1.4%) 8/145 Paramilitary 250,000 (0.2%) 4/145 Air Force Personnel* 203,376 12/145 Army Personnel* 600,000 3/145 Navy Personnel* 160,000 Yearly Mobilization Potential 1,251,387 (0.9%) Mobilization 6-12mos 633,694 recruits 4,203,694 (incl.Tot.Persnnl) Mobilization Year 2 976,522 recruits 5,180,215 (cumulative) Mobilization Year 3 1,537,045 recruits 6,717,260 (cumulative) Mobilization Year 4+ 1,858,288 recruits 8,575,548 (cumulative) *When real-world values are not available, these totals may be estimated. AIRPOWER [+] GFP tracks specific categories related to aerial warfare capabilities of a given power. READINESS rates are based on the U.S. Air Force's 75% average across all categories to account for availability of individual over-battlefield assets due against the backdrop of general maintenance, modernization, refurbishment and the like. Percent values are % of total inventory stock available. 2/145 Aircraft Total: Stock: 4,237 Readiness: 2,754* 3/145 Fighters: Stock: 861 (20.3%) Readiness: 560* 2/145 Attack Types: Stock: 698 (16.5%) Readiness: 454* 2/145 Transports (Fixed-Wing): Stock: 458 (10.8%) Readiness: 298* 3/145 Trainers: Stock: 530 (12.5%) Readiness: 345* 2/145 Special-Mission: Stock: 137 (3.2%) Readiness: 89* 3/145 Tanker Fleet: Stock: 18 (0.4%) Readiness: 12* 2/145 Helicopters: Stock: 1,643 (38.8%) Readiness: 1,068* 2/145 Attack Helicopters: Stock: 556 (13.1%) Readiness: 361* *Values are estimated. For a comprehensive overview of the active aircraft inventories of nations, consider our sister-site World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (www.WDMMA.org). LAND FORCES [+] GFP tracks specific categories related to land warfare capabilities of a given power. READINESS rates are based against the U.S. Army's 80% average across all categories to account for availability of individual battlefield assets due to general maintenance, modernization, refurbishment and the like. 2/145 Tanks: Stock: 5,630 Readiness: 3,941* 4/145 Vehicles: Stock: 126,512 Readiness: 88,558* 1/145 Self-Propelled Artillery: Stock: 3,603 Readiness: 2,522* 1/145 Towed Artillery: Stock: 5,920 Readiness: 4,144* 2/145 MLRS (Rocket Artillery): Stock: 2,486 Readiness: 1,740* *Values are estimated. NAVAL FORCES [+] 2/145 Total Assets: 747 3/145 Total Tonnage: 1,426,539 tonnes 4/145 Aircraft Carriers: 1 145/145 Helicopter Carriers: 0 5/145 Destroyers: 13 7/145 Frigates: 12 1/145 Corvettes: 79 1/145 Submarines: 66 23/145 Patrol Vessels: 70 1/145 Mine Warfare: 45 For a comprehensive overview of active naval inventories of the world, consider our sister-site World Directory of Modern Military Warships (www.WDMMW.org). GFP HULL CLASSIFICATIONS GlobalFirepower.com (GFP) takes a rather conventional approach to hull classifications regarding per-country naval assets. Below are descriptions of each type considered: Aircraft Carriers These are either conventional- or nuclear-powered forms showcasing an expansive flight deck with hangar elevators for access. This surface is used for the launching and retrieval of fixed-wing aircraft (as a primary function) and rotorcraft (as a secondary function). In modern navies, Aircraft Carriers represent the flagship of the fleet, making them vital assets. Only a few select nations maintain an aircraft carrier as part of their surface fleet. Helicopter Carriers The Helicopter Carrier primarily supports rotorcraft and may offer facilities for the operation of Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) fixed-wing aircraft such as the F-35 and AV-8B 'jump jets'. These vessels are typically dimensionally smaller when compared to their Aircraft Carrier brethren. Provision for operating UAVs may also be seen in these vessel types. Destroyers Destroyers are the largest named, non-carrier ship type in modern fleets (not including Cruisers which are used by only a few powers). They are powerful, multi-mission oriented hulls with a broad array of sensors, processing systems, and weaponry and can support one or more rotorcraft from their included flight deck. Some forms are mission-specific, focusing on airspace deterrence or submarine hunting as primary roles. Frigates Frigates are the economical answer to the Destroyer, given roughly the same Blue Water / deep water capabilities and broad weapons / mission set. Similarly, they can support rotorcraft and operate independently or as part of the main fighting fleet. Their hull design bridges the gap between the dimensionally larger Destroyer and the smaller Corvette. Corvettes Corvettes typically represent the 'smallest' named vessels of the fleet. These are relatively compact hulls capable of operating in Blue Water environments as well as close-to-shore depending on draught depth. Corvettes can prove to be an economical measure for specific powers finding Frigate types out-of-scope and can also serve well those nations showcasing long-running coastlines. Submarines Conventionally- (diesel-electric) and nuclear-powered submersible hull designs are grouped together in the GFP analysis. Additionally, there is no distinction made between dedicated-attack, ballistic missile, and nuclear-attack types. Compact 'midget' submarines are also included as they still form portions of some fleets (as is the case for North Korea and Iran). Patrol Vessels The Patrol Vessel category is purposely broad and includes Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) types as well as gunboats, missile boats, fast-attack craft, and - in some cases - riverine assets. These boats are given shallow draughts for their specific operating environments and will typically serve as deterrent and enforcement assets in the grand scheme of the surface fleet. Mine Warfare Mine Warfare and Mine / Countermine assets are a generally overlooked portion of any surface fleet but prove just as critical as other designs particularly in times of war where their capabilities allow for denial of strategic waterways or participation in 'siege tactics' against harbors and ports. The GFP analysis reflects their importance in modern naval warfare. END-USE PRODUCTS [+] End-use products reflect a given nation's ability to produce goods and services through manufacturing, industry, and / or agriculture. The entries reflect industries that would become stressed, disrupted, or spoils-of-war in the event of Total War. AEROSPC BARLEY CHEMICLS CIRCUITS COAL COMMS CONSTRCN CORN ELCTRCTY ELCTRNCS FARMMACH PWRGEN HNDCRAFT MEDICAL METALS MILK MSSLTECH POTATOES POULTRY PETROLM RADAR RAILWAY ROADWAY SCIENCE SHPBLDG SOYBEANS SPACE SGRBEETS SUNFLWR TEXTILES WHEAT NATURAL RESOURCES [+] The GFP index tracks crude Oil (petroleum), Natural Gas (NatGas), and Coal usage / reserves / stock for each country. Natural resources are critical to a nation in both war and peace time, in some cases forming the lifeblood of a given world power. 3/145 Oil Production: 10,879,000 bbl 126/145 Oil Consumption: 3,863,000 bbl Oil Deficit: +7,016,000 bbl 8/145 Oil Proven Reserves: 80,000,000,000 bbl 2/145 Natural Gas Production: 617,830,000,000 cu.m 111/145 Natural Gas Consumption: 472,239,000,000 cu.m Natural Gas Deficit: +145,591,000,000 cu.m 1/145 Nat.Gas Proven Rez: 47,805,000,000,000 cu.m 5/145 Coal Production: 531,130,000 mt 116/145 Coal Consumption: 290,763,000 mt Coal Deficit: +240,367,000 mt 2/145 Coal Proven Reserves: 162,166,000,000 mt Oil bbl represented as unit 'barrel of oil'. Natural Gas represented in 'cubic meters'. Coal represented in 'metric tons'. LOGISTICS / INFRASTRUCTURE [+] The GFP formula tracks various factors related to logistics and infrastructure which prove critical to any one global power in both war and peace time. These factor into a nation's ability to move man, machine, and supplies from one point to another - a particularly important quality when considering mass-mobilization. 9/145 Internet Coverage: 92.0% 9/145 Labor Force: 72,517,000 8/145 Merchant Marine Fleet: 2,910 10/145 Ports / Trade Terminals: 67 8/145 Airports: 905 5/145 Roadway Coverage: 1,283,387 km 3/145 Railway Coverage: 85,494 km 1/145 Waterways (usable): 102,000 km NOTES [+] FINANCIALS - Values partly derived from the CIA World Factbook and presented in USD ($). Estimates made when needed. GEOGRAPHY - Values derived from the CIA World Factbook. As geography can play a role in both offensive and defensive wars, the GFP formula takes geographic qualities into account (border coverage, coastline coverage). CAPITAL - Basic details covering the name, population, temperature, and precipitation values of a given capital city. MANPOWER - Values partly derived from the CIA World Factbook. Some values may be estimated. AIRPOWER - Values derived from multiple sources. Estimates made when required. Total Aircraft Strength value includes both fixed-wing and rotorcraft platforms from all branches of service (at this time UAVs are not included). 'Attack' value constitutes purpose-built, fixed-wing dedicated attack types. 'Transports' value includes only fixed-wing aircraft while all rotorcraft are represented under the 'Helicopters' value. For an in-depth look into the current air powers of the world, consider "the World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft" [www.WDMMA.org - external link]. LAND FORCES - Values derived from multiple sources. Estimates made when required. 'Tanks' value includes Main Battle Tanks (MBTs), medium tanks, and light tanks. 'Vehicles' value includes APCs, IFVs, MRAPs, Armored Cars, and support / logistical / engineering types. 'Rocket Projectors' (MLRSs) include self-propelled and towed forms. NAVAL FORCES - Values derived from multiple sources. Estimates made when required. 'Total Assets' value includes all possible / available vessels including auxiliaries. 'Aircraft Carriers' value includes only traditional through-deck carriers (both conventionally- and nuclear-powered); Helicopter Carriers are considered in their own separate listing. 'Submarines' value includes both diesel-electric and nuclear-powered types. Landlocked nations are not penalized for the lack of a standing navy. For an in-depth look into the current naval powers of the world, consider "the World Directory of Modern Military Warships" [www.WDMMW.org - external link]. END-USE PRODUCTS - Graphics intended to showcase manufacturing, industrial, and agricultural prowess of a global power. Not all products may be accounted for in the showcase. NATURAL RESOURCES - Values derived from the CIA World Factbook or estimated in some cases. Values presented as BBL (Barrel unit), cu.m (Cubic Meters), and mt (Metric Tons). LOGISTICS - Values derived from the CIA World Factbook. Ports & Terminals may reside outside of a nations own borders if arrangements with an ally have been made. Landlocked nations are penalized for the lack of a standing Merchant Marine force.

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