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
Colombia
Government
Republic
Population
52.09M
Area
1,141,748 km²
GDP (Nominal)
$350.0B
Active Personnel
445.0K
Reserve Personnel
343.0K
Defense Budget
$12.0B · %3.4 GDP
Conscription
Voluntary
ACTIVE
CONFLICT ONGOING
02 / Military Strength · 76 metrics · 9 categories
35
MACSIMilitary Archive Country Strength Index
| # | Country | Overall | Land | Air | Naval | Leadership | Strategic | Industry | C4ISR | Logistics | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #34 |  Vietnam | 37 | 48 | 35 | 40 | 58 | 18 | 28 | 25 | 35 | 32 |
| #35 |  United Arab Emirates | 36 | 30 | 45 | 25 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 40 | 55 | 48 |
| #36 |  Colombia | 35 | 60 | 35 | 40 | 45 | 5 | 20 | 30 | 35 | 30 |
| #37 |  Czech Republic | 35 | 40 | 35 | 0 | 45 | 15 | 45 | 38 | 35 | 46 |
| #38 |  Argentina | 34 | 35 | 22 | 35 | 42 | 15 | 45 | 35 | 38 | 52 |
Comparison countries are selected automatically based on global rankings.
Personnel Structure
Total Population: 52.1M
Active445K
Reserve343K
Paramilitary150K
Economic Burden
$12.0B 3.4% of GDP
0% 5%+
Per Capita $230/yr
Per Soldier $26,966/yr
Above World Average (avg 2.3%)
Strategic Infrastructure
Military Airports 10
Total Airports 1,000
Major Ports 5
Coastline 3,208 km
Oil Production 850K bbl/day
All Military Metrics 75 metrics · 9 categories
01 Personnel 7
- Active Personnel 445,000
- Reserve Personnel 343,000
- Paramilitary Personnel 150,000
- Total Military Personnel 788,000
- Available for Military Service 12,000,000
- Reaching Military Age Annually 500,000
- Conscription Status Voluntary
02 Land Forces 12
- Total Tanks 100
- IFV Count 300
- APC Count 1,000
- Recon Vehicle Count 200
- MRAP Count 500
- Towed Artillery Count 500
- Self-Propelled Artillery Count 150
- MLRS Count 50
- Mortar Count 1,000
- ATGM Launcher Count 500
- SHORAD Count 50
- MANPADS Count 500
03 Air Forces 12
- Total Aircraft 150
- Fighter Aircraft Count 20
- Ground Attack Aircraft Count 10
- Bomber Aircraft Count 0
- Transport Aircraft Count 30
- Tanker Aircraft Count 2
- AWACS Count 1
- Trainer Aircraft Count 40
- Total Helicopters 100
- Attack Helicopter Count 30
- Transport Helicopter Count 50
- UAV Count 10
04 Naval Forces 11
- Total Ships 15
- Aircraft Carrier Count 0
- Amphibious Assault Ship Count 0
- Cruiser Count 0
- Destroyer Count 0
- Frigate Count 4
- Corvette Count 4
- Total Submarines 4
- SSN Count 0
- SSBN Count 0
- Patrol Boat Count 7
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) 12,000,000,000 USD
- Defense Budget (% of GDP) 3.4 %
- Defense Budget per Capita (USD) 230 USD
- GDP (Nominal, USD) 350,000,000,000 USD
- GDP (PPP, USD) 900,000,000,000 USD
- Arms Exports (USD) 100,000,000 USD
- Arms Imports (USD) 500,000,000 USD
- Defense Industry Rank 45
- Defense Industry Size (USD) 1,500,000,000 USD
- Defense Sector Employment 25,000
07 Logistics & Infrastructure 6
- Military Airport Count 10
- Total Airport Count 1,000
- Major Port Count 5
- Oil Production (bbl/day) 850,000 bbl/day
- Oil Reserves (bbl) 2,000,000,000 bbl
- Coastline (km) 3,208 km
08 Demographics 5
- Total Population 52,085,168
- Military Age Population 15,000,000
- Urban Population (%) 82 %
- Literacy Rate (%) 95 %
- Area (km²) 1,141,748 km²
09 Government & Alliances 3
- Government Type Republic
- NATO Member ✗ No
- UN Security Council P5 ✗ No
03 / Inventory · 344 systems · 71 categories · 131,951 units
Force Composition
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Status & Age Distribution
Status
Active 253 Retired 91
Age Profile
46years
average
%6
<10 yrs
Aging Fleet
1861–2026
Suppliers
Companies
Inventory 344 systems · 29 categories · 131,951 units
⌕
ARMOURED VEHICLES
Arjun —
Tanks · ACTIVE
IS —
Tanks · ACTIVE
M3 Stuart —
Tanks · ACTIVE
BTR-80 8
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
Dragoon AFV —
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
EE-11 Urutu 56
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
DOM Hunter TR-12 —
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
M1117 armored security vehicle 305
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
M113 —
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
EE-9 Cascavel BR 121
Recon Vehicles · ACTIVE
M3 Scout Car —
Recon Vehicles · ACTIVE
M8 Greyhound —
Recon Vehicles · ACTIVE
+1 more
ARTILLERY & MISSILE SYSTEMS
150 mm mortar —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M1 mortar —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M116 howitzer —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M19 mortar —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M2 4.2-inch mortar —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M30 mortar —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M777 —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
MO-120-RT 38
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
9cm mortar —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · RETIRED
Brandt 60 mm LR Gun-mortar —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · RETIRED
Skoda 75 mm Model 15 —
Field Guns · RETIRED
ATMOS 2000 18
Self-Propelled Artillery · ACTIVE
+2 more
AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS
FIM-92 Stinger 60
MANPADS · ACTIVE
Mistral —
MANPADS · ACTIVE
Bofors 40 Mk4 —
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · ACTIVE
Oerlikon GDF series 35 mm twin gun mount 75
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · ACTIVE
Saaffat 75
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · ACTIVE
Bofors 40 mm L/60 —
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · RETIRED
MINES & EXPLOSIVE DEVICES
FIREARMS
Astra 400 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Astra A-100 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Ballester-Molina —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Beretta 92 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Bersa 83 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Browning Hi-Power —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Brügger & Thomet VP9 Silenced Pistol —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Colt 1991 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Colt Commander —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Colt Pistol Model 1927 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Coonan .357 Magnum —
Pistols · ACTIVE
DOM INDUMIL Córdova —
Pistols · ACTIVE
+89 more
GRENADE LAUNCHERS & GRENADES
C90-CR —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
M79 grenade launcher —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
Milkor 40mm UBGL grenade launcher —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
Milkor MGL —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
SB LAG 40 —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
Hawk MM-1 —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · RETIRED
M26 grenade —
Hand Grenades · ACTIVE
NGOS —
Hand Grenades · ACTIVE
F1 grenade —
Hand Grenades · RETIRED
AT4 —
Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG) · ACTIVE
RPG-22 —
Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG) · ACTIVE
Carl Gustaf —
Recoilless Rifles · ACTIVE
+2 more
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
MILITARY VEHICLES
FIGHTER & ATTACK AIRCRAFT
CL-13 Sabre —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Dassault Mirage III 18
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Lockheed F-80 Shooting Star —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Lockheed P-38 Lightning —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
North American F-86 Sabre 18
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
P.92 —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Canadair Sabre Mk.5 —
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
Dassault Mirage —
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
F-80B Shooting Star —
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
FO-1 —
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
MB-3 —
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
Nieuport 17 4
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
+21 more
BOMBER AIRCRAFT
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress —
Strategic Bombers · ACTIVE
A.29 22
Tactical / Medium Bombers · ACTIVE
Junkers Ju 52 —
Tactical / Medium Bombers · ACTIVE
Junkers Ju 52/3m —
Tactical / Medium Bombers · ACTIVE
North American B-25 Mitchell 3
Tactical / Medium Bombers · ACTIVE
BFC Hawk 26
Tactical / Medium Bombers · RETIRED
Caudron G.4 —
Tactical / Medium Bombers · RETIRED
F.61 Goliath —
Tactical / Medium Bombers · RETIRED
Goliath —
Tactical / Medium Bombers · RETIRED
North American PBJ-1 Mitchell 3
Tactical / Medium Bombers · RETIRED
Curtiss F11C Goshawk 26
Naval Strike Aircraft · ACTIVE
TRANSPORT & CARGO AIRCRAFT
Airbus C-295W —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
An-32RE 2
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
C-130A Hercules —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
C-130E Hercules —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
CASA C-212 Aviocar —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Curtiss C-46 Commando —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Douglas C-47 —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Douglas DC-2 —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
EMB 100 Bandeirante 2
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante 2
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Fairchild C-26 Metroliner —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Lockheed C-130 Hercules —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
+14 more
TANKER AIRCRAFT
HELICOPTERS
MH-6 Little Bird —
Attack Helicopters · ACTIVE
AB 206 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
AgustaWestland AW109S Grand —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Airbus Helicopters H145 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bell 206 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bell 212 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bell 412 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bell 47J Ranger —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bell H-13 Sioux —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bell HH-1N Iroquois —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bell UH-1N Iroquois —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bo 105 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
+17 more
UAV / DRONES
AeroDreams Chi-7 —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
Boeing Insitu MQ-27 ScanEagle —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
DJI Inspire —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
DJI Mavic Mini —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
Elbit Hermes 180 —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
Elbit Hermes 900 —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
Hydra Technologies Gavilán —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
RQ-11 Raven —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
Tiptchak —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · RETIRED
SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT
TRAINING AIRCRAFT
SURFACE COMBATANTS
DOM 20 de Julio-class destroyer —
Destroyers · ACTIVE
Allen M. Sumner-class destroyer —
Destroyers · ACTIVE
DOM Antioquia-class destroyer —
Destroyers · ACTIVE
Halland-class destroyer —
Destroyers · ACTIVE
Vouga-class destroyer —
Destroyers · ACTIVE
Weapon-class destroyer —
Destroyers · ACTIVE
1898 program destroyer —
Destroyers · RETIRED
Almirante Domecq Garcia-class destroyer —
Destroyers · RETIRED
Brown-class destroyer —
Destroyers · RETIRED
Fletcher-class destroyer —
Destroyers · RETIRED
G-88 destroyer —
Destroyers · RETIRED
G148-class destroyer —
Destroyers · RETIRED
+18 more
SUBMARINES
DOM Cosmos-class submarine —
Midget / Coastal Submarines · ACTIVE
SX-404 class midget submarine —
Midget / Coastal Submarines · RETIRED
X-class submarine 4
Midget / Coastal Submarines · RETIRED
N-class submarine —
Conventional Submarines · ACTIVE
Pietro Micca-class submarine —
Conventional Submarines · ACTIVE
Type 206 submarine —
Conventional Submarines · ACTIVE
Type 209 submarine 2
Conventional Submarines · ACTIVE
Type 209-1200 submarine 2
Conventional Submarines · ACTIVE
Type 209-1300 submarine 2
Conventional Submarines · ACTIVE
Type 209PN submarine 2
Conventional Submarines · ACTIVE
AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE SHIPS
MINE WARFARE & PATROL
DOM Cartagena-class riverine gunboat —
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · ACTIVE
LCP-class fast assault craft —
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · ACTIVE
PCE-842-class patrol craft —
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · RETIRED
OPV-80-class offshore patrol vessels —
Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) · ACTIVE
AUXILIARY & SUPPORT SHIPS
NAVAL WEAPON SYSTEMS
ATGM
ANTI-SHIP MISSILES
AIR-TO-AIR MISSILES
GUIDED BOMBS
UNGUIDED AERIAL MUNITIONS
NAVAL SAM
RADAR SYSTEMS
RECENT ACQUISITIONS & MODERNIZATION NEED
LAST 5 ACQUISITIONS
SYSTEMS 20+ YEARS IN SERVICE
- 102yFN Mauser Model 24
- 94yCurtiss F11C Goshawk
- 93yvz. 24
- 93yO-38
- 91yDouglas DC-2
04 / Defense Sector · 2 companies · 9 systems produced · 35 deals
Full Companies List2 defense companies→All Produced Weapons List9 weapon systems→All Defense Deals35 defense deals→
DEFENSE TRADE BALANCE annual estimate · from DB
Defense Industry Size
$1.5 Mr
annual output value
Sector Employment
25 K
total employees
↗ EXPORTS
$100 M
↘ IMPORTS
$500 M
⚖ NET BALANCE
$-400 M
NET IMPORTER
In exports
In imports
Export per Capita $1.9 per citizen
Import per Capita $9.6 per citizen
OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE & SECTOR STARS
OWNERSHIP DISTRIBUTION
Fully State2
SECTOR STARS
WIDEST PORTFOLIO
🎯 Indumil PRODUCTION PROFILE
9
Total Systems
5
Ongoing
4
Ended
58
Avg. MASS Score
ALL COMPANIES 2 companies · 2 active
Sort:
Production 9 systems · 6 categories
Show:
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ARMOURED VEHICLES
SURFACE COMBATANTS
AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE SHIPS
MINE WARFARE & PATROL
RECENT DEFENSE DEALS6 export · 27 import · 2 domestic
| Direction | Year | Counterparty | Product / Service | Quantity | Amount | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ↗ | —→2024 |  Chile | Hunter TR-12 | 4 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↗ | —→2024 | Chile | Hunter TR-12 | — | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↗ | 2021 |  Haiti | IWI Galil ACE | — | — | new-build | ordered | |
| ↗ | 2019 |  Guatemala | Galil Córdova | 8,000 | $10 M | new-build | ||
| ↗ | 2019 | Guatemala | IWI Galil ACE | 8,000 | $10 M | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2016 |  United States | M1117 armored security vehicle | 54 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2016 |  People's Republic of China | DJI Inspire | 2 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ⟳ | 2014 | Domestic supply | INDUMIL Córdova | 500 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2013 | United States | M1117 armored security vehicle | 28 | $32 M | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2013 | United States | Silver Fox | 3 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↗ | 2012 |  Suriname | Hunter TR-12 | — | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ⟳ | 2012 | Domestic supply | Hunter TR-12 | — | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2012 |  Israel | Elbit Hermes 900 | — | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | —→2012 |  Germany | Type 206 submarine | 2 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2009 |  Turkey | MO-120-RT | 38 | — | license-production | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2004 |  Spain | AMX-30E | 40 | — | second-hand | Cancelled | |
| ↘ | 1994 | Israel | IWI Galil ACE | — | — | license-production | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1982 |  Brazil | EE-9 Cascavel BR | 128 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1977 |  Portugal | Baptista de Andrade-class corvette | 4 | — | Sale | Cancelled | |
| ↘ | 1975 | Germany | Type 209 submarine | 2 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1970 | United States | MAC-11 | 25 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1958 |  Sweden | Halland-class destroyer | 2 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1958 |  Denmark | Madsen M47 | 6,000 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | —→1958 | Sweden | 20 de Julio-class destroyer | 2 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1932 | United States | Consolidated P2Y | 1 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1930 | Sweden | FN Model 1903 | — | — | license-production | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | United States | M1117 armored security vehicle | 200 | — | gift | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | United States | M1117 armored security vehicle | 39 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | United States | Cessna AC-208B Combat Caravan | — | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | Israel | IAI Kfir | — | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | Israel | IWI Tavor | — | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — |  South Korea | Donghae-class corvette | 1 | — | gift | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | Portugal | Vouga-class destroyer | 2 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | Portugal | Antioquia-class destroyer | 2 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | Germany | SIG Sauer Pro series | 120,890 | — | new-build | Delivered |
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ALL-TIME ARMS TRADE35transactions · inflation-adjusted
↗ EXPORTS
$25 M
6transactions
↘ IMPORTS
$44 M
27transactions
Σ TOTAL
$69 M
35transactions
| Country | Export (→) | Import (←) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | $44 M | $44 M |
| Guatemala | $25 M | — | $25 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 8 countries
- #1Galil Córdova3countryAssault Rifles
- #2Hunter TR-123countryArmoured Personnel Carriers (APC)
- #3Golfo de Tribuga-class landing craft3countryLanding Craft (LCAC, LCM)
- #4Cosmos-class submarine2countryMidget / Coastal Submarines
- #5Antioquia-class destroyer2countryDestroyers
- #6INDUMIL Córdova1countryPistols
- #7Almirante Padilla-class frigate1countryFrigates
- #820 de Julio-class destroyer1countryDestroyers
05 / History & Conflicts · 16 armed events
Fire Line Most active: Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
Alliance Network by past conflicts
◄── Colombia ──►
Based on conflicts fought on the same or opposing side.
War Statistics Colombia · 25 conflicts
25Conflicts
4Wins
0Losses
0Draws
0Ongoing
Highest Own Losses 2,228 Operation Thunderbolt Highest Enemy Losses 96 Ecuadorian–Colombian War Longest 62 years Colombian conflict
Human Cost · Colombia
112Military
0Civilian
0Displaced
Data as of 2026; figures may vary by source.
📜 Chronological Conflict List
| Conflict | Years | Opponent | Role | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Colombian clashes Proxy | 2013–present | FARC | Primary | — |
| Operation Ocean Shield Special Op. | 2009–2016 | Somali pirates | Primary | — |
| Operation Jaque Special Op. | 2008–present | FARC | Primary | — |
| Operation JM Special Op. | 2004–2006 | FARC | Primary | — |
| Colombian conflict Insurgency | 1964–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| 1957 Colombian coup d'état Coup | 1957–present | Dissenting faction of the armed forces | Primary | — |
| 1953 Colombian coup d'état Coup | 1953–present | Colombian government (Pinilla faction) | Primary | — |
| Battle of Pork Chop Hill Proxy | 1953 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Old Baldy Proxy | 1952–1953 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Triangle Hill Proxy | 1952 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Operation Thunderbolt Special Op. | 1951–present | Intervention | Secondary | Decisive Win |
| Korean War Interstate | 1950–1953 | {{Plainlist | }} | Primary | — |
| Battle of the Caribbean Interstate | 1941–1945 | Axis: | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Battle of Buenos Aires | 1933–present | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Colombian-Peruvian War Interstate | 1932–1933 | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Battle of La Pedrera | 1911 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Carazúa | 1901–present | United States of Venezuela 20px Colombian Liberal Party | Primary | — |
| Battle of San Cristóbal | 1901–present | United States of Venezuela 20px Colombian Liberal Party | Primary | — |
| Battle of Palonegro Civil War | 1900 | Liberal Rebels | Primary | — |
| Battle of Magdalena River | 1899–present | Liberal Rebels | Primary | — |
| Battle of Bucaramanga | 1899–present | Liberal rebels | Primary | — |
| Battle of Peralonso | 1899 | Liberal rebels | Primary | — |
| Colombian Civil War of 1895 Civil War | 1895 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Colombian Civil War of 1884-1885 Civil War | 1884–1885 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Ecuadorian–Colombian War Interstate | 1863 | Ecuador | Primary | Decisive Win |
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06 / Geostrategy · comparative
A
VSB
ColombiavsVietnam
01Personnel
Active Personnel
+%8
Reserve Personnel
×14.6
Paramilitary Personnel
+%275
Total Military Personnel
+%598
Available for Military Service
+%275
Reaching Military Age Annually
+%260
Conscription Duration (days)
02Land Forces
Total Tanks
×15.0
IFV Count
+%567
APC Count
+%200
Recon Vehicle Count
+%150
MRAP Count
+%150
Towed Artillery Count
+%100
Self-Propelled Artillery Count
+%233
MLRS Count
+%500
Mortar Count
+%100
ATGM Launcher Count
+%100
SHORAD Count
+%900
MANPADS Count
+%100
03Air Forces
Total Aircraft
+%233
Fighter Aircraft Count
+%650
Ground Attack Aircraft Count
+%400
Bomber Aircraft Count
=
Transport Aircraft Count
+%67
Tanker Aircraft Count
+%100
AWACS Count
+%100
Trainer Aircraft Count
+%150
Total Helicopters
+%100
Attack Helicopter Count
=
Transport Helicopter Count
+%100
UAV Count
+%400
04Naval Forces
Total Ships
+%333
Aircraft Carrier Count
=
Amphibious Assault Ship Count
=
Cruiser Count
=
Destroyer Count
=
Frigate Count
+%75
Corvette Count
+%150
Total Submarines
+%75
SSN Count
=
SSBN Count
=
Patrol Boat Count
+%186
05Strategic Forces
Nuclear Warhead Count
=
Deployed Warhead Count
=
ICBM Count
=
SLBM Count
=
IRBM Count
=
06Budget & Economy
Defense Budget (USD)
+%118
Defense Budget (% of GDP)
+%70
Defense Budget per Capita (USD)
+%311
GDP (Nominal, USD)
+%23
GDP (PPP, USD)
+%56
Arms Exports (USD)
=
Arms Imports (USD)
+%140
Defense Industry Rank
×11.3
Defense Industry Size (USD)
=
Defense Sector Employment
×20.0
07Logistics & Infrastructure
Military Airport Count
+%100
Total Airport Count
×22.2
Major Port Count
+%100
Oil Production (bbl/day)
+%325
Oil Reserves (bbl)
+%100
Coastline (km)
+%7
08Demographics
Total Population
+%90
Military Age Population
+%353
Urban Population (%)
+%116
Literacy Rate (%)
=
Area (km²)
+%245
📚 Sources
- Publicly available open sources and databases.