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Serbia

Europe · Global Firepower rank #63

Overview

GFP power index 1.2938
GFP rank 63

Economy

Defense budget (USD) $2,770,000,000
GDP (USD) $99,950,000,000
Defense spend, % of GDP (%) 2.8 %
Population 6,652,212

Personnel

Active personnel 22,500
Reserve personnel 2,000
Paramilitary 600,000

Nuclear

Warheads, total 0
Warheads, deployed 0
Nuclear status No
NPT status signatory (non-nuclear-weapon state)

Air power

Total aircraft 115
Fighters 11
Attack aircraft 17
Transport aircraft 3
Helicopters 51
Attack helicopters 4

Land power

Tanks 242
Armored fighting vehicles 7,190
Self-propelled artillery 96
Towed artillery 150
Rocket artillery (MLRS) 73

Naval power

Total naval assets 0
Aircraft carriers 0
Submarines 0
Destroyers 0
Frigates 0
Corvettes 0
Patrol vessels 0

Notes

Serbia is landlocked and fields no blue-water navy. It maintains a militarily non-aligned posture, sourcing equipment from a mix of Russian, Chinese, and Western suppliers, and reintroduced mandatory conscription in 2026 after a 14-year suspension.

Sources: Global Firepower 2026, SIPRI 2025, FAS 2026, IMF. Figures are public estimates.

Manufacturers

Yugoimport SDPR → Zastava Arms →

FAQ

What is Serbia's Global Firepower rank? +

Serbia ranks number 63 in the Global Firepower index.

What is Serbia's defense budget? +

Serbia's estimated defense budget is 2,770,000,000 USD.

How many active military personnel does Serbia have? +

Serbia has an estimated 22,500 active-duty personnel.

Does Serbia have nuclear weapons? +

No, Serbia does not have a confirmed nuclear-weapon arsenal.

Where does this data come from? +

Sources: Global Firepower 2026, SIPRI 2025, FAS 2026, IMF. Figures are public estimates.