Most Powerful Militaries in Africa 2018: Top 10
China might be the strongest military in the world because of the number of personnel she possesses, WMD’s, armoury, tanks, fighter jet, e.t.c. But what countries in Africa have the highest military strength? This is what this post will seek to address.
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The Global Fire Power ranking (GFP) measures countries’ military might each year and gives a power index number when comparing them to other countries. Below are the latest ranking of 10 countries with the most powerful military force in Africa in 2018.
10. Libya
Libya has an active military comprising of 76,000 personnel, 400 tanks and 46 aircraft. With a population of 6,244,174, Libya’s defense budget is estimated at $3 billion and ranked 10th strongest military in Africa.
9. Angola
Angola has an active military comprising of 107,000 active front-line personnel, 140 tanks and 270 aircraft and 3,039,089 people that are fit for service.It is said that Angola has one of the largest air forces in Africa and that is why it is ranked the 9th best military in Africa.
8. Tunisia
With a budget estimated at $550,000,000, Tunisia has 350 tanks and 139 aircraft with an active military personnel of 35,800 which ranked Tunisia, 8th country in Africa with the strongest military.
7. Morocco
Morocco has a large land mass with its population pegged at 32,649,130. Its active personnel in the military is 195,800 with a defense budget of $3.4 billion. Morocco has 1,348 tanks and 323 aircraft in its arsenal. Morocco is ranked 7th strongest military in Africa 2018.
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6. Kenya
Kenya’s defense budget is estimated at $595 million with about 12, 168, 138 fit for military service out of its population. Kenya has an active front-line personnel of 24,120 and is ranked 6th strongest military force in Africa.
5. Nigeria
Nigeria military is ranked 5th on this list of African countries with the highest military strength this 2018 but due to political instability, corruption and lack of latest equipment for its military, it still ranked 5th strongest country in Africa with military strength of 1,400 armoured vehicles, 360 tanks, and 6,000 logistical vehicles at its disposal.
Nigeria’s air force boasts of nearly 300 aircraft and 25 high-powered naval vessels with defense budget estimated to be $2.33 billion. Nigeria is ranked 5th best military in Africa.
4. South Africa
South Africa’s defense budget is estimated at $4.96 billion. South Africa has 191 tanks, 213 aircraft, and a total naval strength of 30. Its aircraft and naval vessels are well-equipped with the latest technology. The nation also have 62,082 active personnel and a reserve of 17,000. South Africa’s army is ranked 4th most powerful military in Africa 2018.
3. Ethiopia
Ethiopia military strength is noticeable in her yearly defense budget of $340 million which ranks her third strongest military on the African continent. With an arsenal that consists of 560 tanks and 81 aircraft, Ethiopia has an active personnel of 138,000 ground forces and a further 3,000 air force personnel.
2. Algeria
Algerian military has an active frontline personnel of 120,000. They are one of the most equipped military in Africa with about 1,500 armored fighting vehicles at its disposal. Algeria is among the African countries with the best military power. The nation’s defense budget is estimated at $10.57 billion.
1. Egypt
Egypt is the strongest and most powerful nation in Africa. Egyptian military is the strongest among other countries in Africa because of the size of its armed forces. Egypt has 4,767 tanks and 1,100 aircraft. Its total naval strength is 237. Egyptian soldiers are well-equipped and well-trained, but are inferior to Israeli soldiers in terms of weaponry and training.
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