MACSI(Military Archive Country Strength Index)
ⓘ The ten scoring axes are weighted per country by coastal, nuclear, industrial, and geostrategic tier, then judged from real-world knowledge rather than stored database attributes — see methodology.
01 / Overview
Bahrain
Government
Monarchy
Population
1.50M
Area
760 km²
GDP (Nominal)
$45.0B
Active Personnel
13.0K
Reserve Personnel
10.0K
Defense Budget
$2.0B · %4 GDP
Conscription
Selective
ACTIVE
CONFLICT ONGOING
02 / Military Strength · 76 metrics · 9 categories
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MACSIMilitary Archive Country Strength Index
| # | Country | Overall | Land | Air | Naval | Leadership | Strategic | Industry | C4ISR | Logistics | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #75 |  Dominican Republic | 19 | 25 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 20 | 28 |
| #76 |  Myanmar | 19 | 30 | 25 | 15 | 18 | 5 | 22 | 14 | 16 | 9 |
| #77 |  Bahrain | 18 | 15 | 20 | 15 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 15 | 25 |
| #78 |  Yemen | 18 | 28 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 25 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 3 |
| #79 |  Sri Lanka | 18 | 32 | 15 | 25 | 20 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 18 |
Comparison countries are selected automatically based on global rankings.
Personnel Structure
Total Population: 1.5M
Active13K
Reserve10K
Paramilitary10K
Economic Burden
$2.0B 4% of GDP
0% 5%+
Per Capita $1,333/yr
Per Soldier $153,846/yr
Above World Average (avg 2.3%)
Strategic Infrastructure
Military Airports 3
Total Airports 4
Major Ports 2
Coastline 161 km
Oil Production 200K bbl/day
All Military Metrics 76 metrics · 9 categories
01 Personnel 8
- Active Personnel 13,000
- Reserve Personnel 10,000
- Paramilitary Personnel 10,000
- Total Military Personnel 23,000
- Available for Military Service 700,000
- Reaching Military Age Annually 30,000
- Conscription Status Selective
- Conscription Duration (days) 45 day
02 Land Forces 12
- Total Tanks 180
- IFV Count 120
- APC Count 200
- Recon Vehicle Count 30
- MRAP Count 50
- Towed Artillery Count 60
- Self-Propelled Artillery Count 30
- MLRS Count 18
- Mortar Count 50
- ATGM Launcher Count 100
- SHORAD Count 0
- MANPADS Count 50
03 Air Forces 12
- Total Aircraft 100
- Fighter Aircraft Count 40
- Ground Attack Aircraft Count 10
- Bomber Aircraft Count 0
- Transport Aircraft Count 10
- Tanker Aircraft Count 2
- AWACS Count 0
- Trainer Aircraft Count 20
- Total Helicopters 30
- Attack Helicopter Count 15
- Transport Helicopter Count 10
- UAV Count 5
04 Naval Forces 11
- Total Ships 30
- Aircraft Carrier Count 0
- Amphibious Assault Ship Count 0
- Cruiser Count 0
- Destroyer Count 0
- Frigate Count 4
- Corvette Count 6
- Total Submarines 0
- SSN Count 0
- SSBN Count 0
- Patrol Boat Count 20
05 Strategic Forces 9
- Nuclear Status None
- Nuclear Warhead Count 0
- Deployed Warhead Count 0
- ICBM Count 0
- SLBM Count 0
- IRBM Count 0
- Triad Status None
- BMD Capability ✗ No
- Space Assets ✗ No
06 Budget & Economy 10
- Defense Budget (USD) 2,000,000,000 USD
- Defense Budget (% of GDP) 4 %
- Defense Budget per Capita (USD) 1,333 USD
- GDP (Nominal, USD) 45,000,000,000 USD
- GDP (PPP, USD) 75,000,000,000 USD
- Arms Exports (USD) 0 USD
- Arms Imports (USD) 1,500,000,000 USD
- Defense Industry Rank 0
- Defense Industry Size (USD) 0 USD
- Defense Sector Employment 0
07 Logistics & Infrastructure 6
- Military Airport Count 3
- Total Airport Count 4
- Major Port Count 2
- Oil Production (bbl/day) 200,000 bbl/day
- Oil Reserves (bbl) 1,250,000,000 bbl
- Coastline (km) 161 km
08 Demographics 5
- Total Population 1,500,000
- Military Age Population 1,000,000
- Urban Population (%) 90 %
- Literacy Rate (%) 97 %
- Area (km²) 760 km²
09 Government & Alliances 3
- Government Type Monarchy
- NATO Member ✗ No
- UN Security Council P5 ✗ No
03 / Inventory · 117 systems · 52 categories · 731 units
Force Composition
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Status & Age Distribution
Status
Active 113 Retired 4
Age Profile
32years
average
%6
<10 yrs
Aging Fleet
1971–2022
Suppliers
Countries
-
United States 66 -
United Kingdom 9 -
France 6 -
Germany 5 -
Russia 4 -
Belgium 3 -
Italy 3 -
Sweden 3
Companies
Inventory 117 systems · 25 categories · 731 units
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ARMOURED VEHICLES
Arjun —
Tanks · ACTIVE
M1 Abrams —
Tanks · ACTIVE
M60 tank 180
Tanks · ACTIVE
AIFV 75
Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) · ACTIVE
Taimas 8x8 73
Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) · ACTIVE
M113 —
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
M3 VTT —
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
Otokar Arma 73
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
Saxon 10
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
FV601 Saladin 8
Recon Vehicles · ACTIVE
Ferret 8
Recon Vehicles · ACTIVE
Lynx 35
Recon Vehicles · ACTIVE
+4 more
ARTILLERY & MISSILE SYSTEMS
Cardom —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M198 28
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
L118 8
Field Guns · ACTIVE
M109 20
Self-Propelled Artillery · ACTIVE
M110 13
Self-Propelled Artillery · ACTIVE
M901 ITV 38
Self-Propelled Artillery · ACTIVE
Alcotán-100 —
Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · ACTIVE
M142 HIMARS —
Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · ACTIVE
M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System 9
Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · ACTIVE
PHL-11 4
Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · ACTIVE
AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS
MINES & EXPLOSIVE DEVICES
FIREARMS
Browning Hi-Power —
Pistols · ACTIVE
OSS Stinger —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Beretta M12 —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
Heckler & Koch MP5 —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
Sterling submachine gun —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
Sterling MK VII —
Machine Pistols · RETIRED
Beretta BM 59 —
Battle Rifles · ACTIVE
FN FAL —
Battle Rifles · ACTIVE
Heckler & Koch G3 —
Battle Rifles · ACTIVE
AK-100 —
Assault Rifles · ACTIVE
M16 rifle —
Assault Rifles · ACTIVE
M16A1 —
Assault Rifles · ACTIVE
+6 more
GRENADE LAUNCHERS & GRENADES
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
MILITARY VEHICLES
FIGHTER & ATTACK AIRCRAFT
TRANSPORT & CARGO AIRCRAFT
Ilyushin Il-76 —
Strategic Airlifters · ACTIVE
C-130A Hercules —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
C-130E Hercules —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
C-130J Super Hercules 1
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Lockheed C-130 Hercules —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Lockheed C-130H Hercules —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Lockheed KC-130J Super Hercules 2
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
MC-130J Commando II —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
HELICOPTERS
Bell AH-1 Cobra —
Attack Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bell AH-1G HueyCobra —
Attack Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bell AH-1S HueyCobra —
Attack Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bell AH-1Z Viper —
Attack Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bell NAH-1Z Viper 12
Attack Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bell 212 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bell 412 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bell HH-1N Iroquois —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bell UH-1N Iroquois —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bo 105 6
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
EC-130J Commando Solo III —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
H-60 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
+6 more
TRAINING AIRCRAFT
SURFACE COMBATANTS
MINE WARFARE & PATROL
NAVAL WEAPON SYSTEMS
ATGM
ANTI-SHIP MISSILES
AIR-TO-AIR MISSILES
AIR-TO-SURFACE MISSILES
CRUISE MISSILES
BALLISTIC (CONVENTIONAL)
GUIDED BOMBS
UNGUIDED AERIAL MUNITIONS
RADAR SYSTEMS
RECENT ACQUISITIONS & MODERNIZATION NEED
LAST 5 ACQUISITIONS
SYSTEMS 20+ YEARS IN SERVICE
- 55ySterling submachine gun
- 54yFV601 Saladin
- 54yFerret
- 49yNorthrop F-5
- 48yBo 105
04 / Defense Sector · 1 systems produced · 10 deals
DEFENSE TRADE BALANCE annual estimate · from DB
Defense Industry Size
$0
annual output value
Sector Employment
0
total employees
↗ EXPORTS
$0
↘ IMPORTS
$1.5 Mr
⚖ NET BALANCE
$-1.5 Mr
NET IMPORTER
In exports
In imports
Export per Capita $0.00 per citizen
Import per Capita $1,000 per citizen
PRODUCTION PROFILE
1
Total Systems
1
Ongoing
0
Ended
31
Avg. MASS Score
DOMAIN DISTRIBUTION · Still Producing 1 · No Longer Produced 0
Land 1
Production 1 systems · 1 categories
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ARMOURED VEHICLES
RECENT DEFENSE DEALS0 export · 10 import
| Direction | Year | Counterparty | Product / Service | Quantity | Amount | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ↘ | 2010 |  Turkey | Otokar Arma | 73 | $74 M | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | —→2001 | United States | M901 ITV | 38 | — | aid | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1996 | United States | M110 | 25 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1996 | United States | Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate | 1 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1994 | United States | M110 | 13 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1980 |  Brazil | Astros II | — | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1972 | United Kingdom | FV601 Saladin | 8 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — |  People's Republic of China | PHL-11 | 4 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | United States | Lynx | 35 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | United States | Northrop F-5 Tiger II | 10 | — | new-build | Delivered |
ALL-TIME ARMS TRADE10transactions · inflation-adjusted
↗ EXPORTS
—
0transactions
↘ IMPORTS
$109 M
10transactions
Σ TOTAL
$109 M
10transactions
| Country | Export (→) | Import (←) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | — | $109 M | $109 M |
Sum of all defense deals in our database, adjusted to 2025 prices (CPI). Exports (→) are what this country sold, imports (←) what it bought. Covers only transactions recorded in our archive; the real historical total is higher.
MOST POPULAR PRODUCTSused by 1 countries
- #1FAISAL APC1countryArmoured Personnel Carriers (APC)
05 / History & Conflicts · 5 armed events
Fire Line Most active: Modern Era
Alliance Network by past conflicts
🛡 Most Allied
United Kingdom 5 wars Canada 4 wars United States 4 wars France 2 wars United Arab Emirates 2 wars ◄── Bahrain ──►
Based on conflicts fought on the same or opposing side.
War Statistics Bahrain · 7 conflicts
7Conflicts
0Wins
0Losses
1Draws
2Ongoing
Human Cost · Bahrain
0Military
3Civilian
0Displaced
Data as of 2026; figures may vary by source.
📜 Chronological Conflict List
| Conflict | Years | Opponent | Role | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Iranian strikes on Bahrain Special Op. | 2026–present | Intervention | Primary | Ongoing |
| 2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis Special Op. | 2026–present | Intervention | Secondary | — |
| Operation Prosperity Guardian Special Op. | 2023–2025 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Rojava Revolution Civil War | 2012–present | Intervention | Secondary | Ongoing |
| Saudi-led intervention in Bahrain Intervention | 2011 | Peninsula Shield Force {{bulleted list| | Primary | — |
| Qatari–Bahraini War Interstate | 1867–1868 | Qatar | Primary | Ceasefire |
| Battle of Mesaimeer | 1851 | Qatari tribes | Primary | — |
06 / Geostrategy · comparative
A
VSB
BahrainvsDominican Republic
01Personnel
Active Personnel
+%238
Reserve Personnel
×15.0
Paramilitary Personnel
+%50
Total Military Personnel
+%157
Available for Military Service
+%400
Reaching Military Age Annually
+%400
Conscription Duration (days)
+%100
02Land Forces
Total Tanks
+%100
IFV Count
+%100
APC Count
+%100
Recon Vehicle Count
+%100
MRAP Count
+%100
Towed Artillery Count
+%100
Self-Propelled Artillery Count
+%100
MLRS Count
+%100
Mortar Count
+%100
ATGM Launcher Count
+%100
SHORAD Count
=
MANPADS Count
+%100
03Air Forces
Total Aircraft
+%233
Fighter Aircraft Count
+%400
Ground Attack Aircraft Count
+%100
Bomber Aircraft Count
=
Transport Aircraft Count
+%67
Tanker Aircraft Count
+%100
AWACS Count
=
Trainer Aircraft Count
+%25
Total Helicopters
+%150
Attack Helicopter Count
+%100
Transport Helicopter Count
+%20
UAV Count
+%100
04Naval Forces
Total Ships
+%50
Aircraft Carrier Count
=
Amphibious Assault Ship Count
=
Cruiser Count
=
Destroyer Count
=
Frigate Count
+%25
Corvette Count
+%100
Total Submarines
=
SSN Count
=
SSBN Count
=
Patrol Boat Count
+%33
05Strategic Forces
Nuclear Warhead Count
=
Deployed Warhead Count
=
ICBM Count
=
SLBM Count
=
IRBM Count
=
06Budget & Economy
Defense Budget (USD)
+%245
Defense Budget (% of GDP)
+%471
Defense Budget per Capita (USD)
×26.1
GDP (Nominal, USD)
+%162
GDP (PPP, USD)
+%167
Arms Exports (USD)
=
Arms Imports (USD)
×12.5
Defense Industry Rank
=
Defense Industry Size (USD)
=
Defense Sector Employment
=
07Logistics & Infrastructure
Military Airport Count
+%50
Total Airport Count
+%800
Major Port Count
+%100
Oil Production (bbl/day)
×20.0
Oil Reserves (bbl)
+%100
Coastline (km)
×12.2
08Demographics
Total Population
+%660
Military Age Population
+%350
Urban Population (%)
+%8
Literacy Rate (%)
+%2
Area (km²)
×64.0
📚 Sources
- Publicly available open sources and databases.