United Kingdom
Europe · Global Firepower rank #8
Overview
GFP power index 0.1881
GFP rank 8
Economy
Defense budget (USD) $89,000,000,000
GDP (USD) $4,002,588,000,000
Defense spend, % of GDP (%) 2.4 %
Population 69,487,000
Personnel
Active personnel 141,330
Reserve personnel 31,940
Paramilitary 0
Nuclear
Warheads, total 225
Warheads, deployed 120
Nuclear status Yes
Delivery legs SLBM
NPT status signatory (nuclear-weapon state)
First test year 1952
Air power
Total aircraft 625
Fighters 103
Attack aircraft 38
Transport aircraft 30
Helicopters 262
Attack helicopters 50
Land power
Tanks 288
Armored fighting vehicles 94,064
Self-propelled artillery 14
Towed artillery 126
Rocket artillery (MLRS) 43
Naval power
Total naval assets 116
Aircraft carriers 2
Submarines 10
Destroyers 6
Frigates 7
Corvettes 0
Patrol vessels 26
Notes
Sea-based (Trident SLBM) monad only.
Sources: Global Firepower 2026, SIPRI 2025, FAS 2026, IMF. Figures are public estimates.
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FAQ
What is United Kingdom's Global Firepower rank? +
United Kingdom ranks number 8 in the Global Firepower index.
What is United Kingdom's defense budget? +
United Kingdom's estimated defense budget is 89,000,000,000 USD.
How many active military personnel does United Kingdom have? +
United Kingdom has an estimated 141,330 active-duty personnel.
Does United Kingdom have nuclear weapons? +
Yes, United Kingdom is estimated to have 225 nuclear warheads.
Where does this data come from? +
Sources: Global Firepower 2026, SIPRI 2025, FAS 2026, IMF. Figures are public estimates.