Israel or Iran? Who has the stronger military in the event of a head-to-head war?

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Israel or Iran? Who has the stronger military in the event of a head-to-head
Israel or Iran?

Tensions in the Middle East have reached a dangerous point after Israel launched direct air strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. The military operation, confirmed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu himself, aims to dismantle Tehran's nuclear capabilities, which Israel considers an existential threat.

On the other hand, Iranian authorities have warned of harsh retaliation and have put the army and Revolutionary Guard on high alert. Over 100 Iranian drones have been launched towards Israeli territory.

But what is the power of the two countries in the event of a "head-to-head" clash with each other and the ranking of the 2 armies on a global scale?

This is the military potential of both countries, whether in terms of budget, number of aircraft, tanks, nuclear weapons, etc.

Global ranking of the two armies:

Israel in 17th place Iran in 14th place

Nuclear warhead:

Israel 90 Iran 0

Leaders:

Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, Masoud Pezeshkian, President of Iran

Defense budget:

Israel $24.4 billion Iran $9 billion

Population:

Israel 9.04 million inhabitants Iran 87.59 million inhabitants

Active military personnel:

170 thousand Israel 610 thousand Iran

Military reservists:

465 thousand Israel 350 thousand Iran

Paramilitary forces:

Israel 35 thousand Iran 220 thousand

Total aircraft:

612 Israel 551 Iran

Fighter aircraft:

241 Israel 186 Iran

Attack aircraft:

39 Israel 23 Iran

Transport aircraft:

12 Israel 86 Iran

Training aircraft:

155 Israel 102 Iran

Special mission aircraft:

23 Israel 10 Iran

Bomber aircraft:

14 Israel 7 Iran

Helicopters:

146 Israel 129 Iran

Attack helicopters:

48 Israel 13 Iran

Tanks:

1370 Israel 1996 Iran

Armored combat vehicles:

43,407 Israel 65,765 Iran

Artillery vehicles:

650 Israel 580 Iran

Light artillery:

300 Israel 2050 Iran

Rocket launcher:

150 Israel 775 Iran

Warship:

67 Israel 101 Iran

Aircraft carrier:

Israel 0 Iran 0

Helicopter carrier ship:

Israel 0 Iran 0

Destroyer:

Israel 0 Iran 0

Frigate:

Israel 0 Iran 7

Corvette:

Israel 7 Iran 3

Patrol boat:

Israel 45 Iran 21

Minesweeper:

Israel 0 Iran 1

Submarine:

Israel 5 Iran 19

Annual defense budget:

Israel $547.76 Billion Iran $1.78 Trillion

 

Taken from Euronews Albania


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