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
Cyprus
Government
Republic
Population
1.24M
Area
9,251 km²
GDP (Nominal)
$29.0B
Active Personnel
10.0K
Defense Budget
$950M · %2.1 GDP
Conscription
Selective
ACTIVE
CONFLICT ONGOING
02 / Military Strength · 76 metrics · 9 categories
12
MACSIMilitary Archive Country Strength Index
| # | Country | Overall | Land | Air | Naval | Leadership | Strategic | Industry | C4ISR | Logistics | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #94 |  El Salvador | 12 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
| #95 |  Panama | 12 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 22 | 23 |
| #96 |  Cyprus | 12 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 5 |
| #97 |  Tanzania | 12 | 20 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 16 |
| #98 |  Rwanda | 12 | 19 | 8 | 0 | 28 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 8 |
Comparison countries are selected automatically based on global rankings.
Personnel Structure
Total Population: 1.2M
Active10K
Reserve0
Paramilitary750
Economic Burden
$950M 2.1% of GDP
0% 5%+
Per Capita $764/yr
Per Soldier $95,000/yr
Strategic Infrastructure
Military Airports 1
Total Airports 12
Major Ports 2
Coastline 648 km
Oil Production 0 bbl/day
All Military Metrics 76 metrics · 9 categories
01 Personnel 8
- Active Personnel 10,000
- Reserve Personnel 0
- Paramilitary Personnel 750
- Total Military Personnel 10,750
- Available for Military Service 300,000
- Reaching Military Age Annually 12,000
- Conscription Status Selective
- Conscription Duration (days) 24 day
02 Land Forces 12
- Total Tanks 0
- IFV Count 0
- APC Count 0
- Recon Vehicle Count 0
- MRAP Count 0
- Towed Artillery Count 0
- Self-Propelled Artillery Count 0
- MLRS Count 0
- Mortar Count 0
- ATGM Launcher Count 0
- SHORAD Count 0
- MANPADS Count 0
03 Air Forces 12
- Total Aircraft 12
- Fighter Aircraft Count 0
- Ground Attack Aircraft Count 0
- Bomber Aircraft Count 0
- Transport Aircraft Count 2
- Tanker Aircraft Count 0
- AWACS Count 0
- Trainer Aircraft Count 10
- Total Helicopters 10
- Attack Helicopter Count 0
- Transport Helicopter Count 0
- UAV Count 0
04 Naval Forces 11
- Total Ships 0
- Aircraft Carrier Count 0
- Amphibious Assault Ship Count 0
- Cruiser Count 0
- Destroyer Count 0
- Frigate Count 0
- Corvette Count 0
- Total Submarines 0
- SSN Count 0
- SSBN Count 0
- Patrol Boat Count 0
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) 950,000,000 USD
- Defense Budget (% of GDP) 2.1 %
- Defense Budget per Capita (USD) 763 USD
- GDP (Nominal, USD) 29,000,000,000 USD
- GDP (PPP, USD) 35,000,000,000 USD
- Arms Exports (USD) 0 USD
- Arms Imports (USD) 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 1
- Total Airport Count 12
- Major Port Count 2
- Oil Production (bbl/day) 0 bbl/day
- Oil Reserves (bbl) 0 bbl
- Coastline (km) 648 km
08 Demographics 5
- Total Population 1,244,188
- Military Age Population 450,000
- Urban Population (%) 67.3 %
- Literacy Rate (%) 99.1 %
- Area (km²) 9,251 km²
09 Government & Alliances 3
- Government Type Republic
- NATO Member ✗ No
- UN Security Council P5 ✗ No
03 / Inventory · 133 systems · 37 categories · 2,794 units
Force Composition
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Status & Age Distribution
Status
Active 122 Retired 11
Age Profile
29years
average
%26
<10 yrs
Mid-Age
1955–2025
Suppliers
Countries
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Russia 28 -
United States 25 -
France 17 -
United Kingdom 11 -
Germany 9 -
Serbia 9 -
Belgium 8 -
Israel 8
Companies
Inventory 133 systems · 14 categories · 2,794 units
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ARMOURED VEHICLES
AMX-30 52
Tanks · ACTIVE
Leclerc —
Tanks · ACTIVE
Merkava —
Tanks · ACTIVE
T-34 —
Tanks · ACTIVE
T-34/85 —
Tanks · ACTIVE
T-80 82
Tanks · ACTIVE
T-80BV 82
Tanks · ACTIVE
T-80BVM 82
Tanks · ACTIVE
BMP-3 43
Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) · ACTIVE
AMX-VCI —
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
BOV (armoured personnel carrier) 20
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
BTR-152 32
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
+12 more
ARTILLERY & MISSILE SYSTEMS
150 mm mortar —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
82-PM-41 —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M-56 48
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M114 12
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M116 howitzer —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M2 4.2-inch mortar —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M29 mortar —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M30 mortar NaN
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
MO-120-RT 114
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
Ordnance QF 25 pounder —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
TRF1 12
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
Type 64 81 mm mortar —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · RETIRED
+12 more
AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS
9K32 Strela-2 —
MANPADS · ACTIVE
Mistral —
MANPADS · ACTIVE
Tor Missile System —
SHORAD Systems · ACTIVE
Buk missile system —
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · ACTIVE
Oerlikon GDF series 35 mm twin gun mount 24
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · ACTIVE
QF 3.7-inch anti-aircraft gun —
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · ACTIVE
Saaffat 24
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · ACTIVE
ZPU —
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · ACTIVE
Zastava M55 —
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · ACTIVE
FIREARMS
Browning Hi-Power —
Pistols · ACTIVE
FN Five-seven 250
Pistols · ACTIVE
Beretta Model 38 —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
Lanchester submachine gun —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
Sten —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
Sterling submachine gun —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
Sterling MK VII —
Machine Pistols · RETIRED
FN P90 350
Personal Defense Weapons (PDW) · ACTIVE
Accuracy International AWM —
Bolt-Action Rifles · ACTIVE
FN Model 30-11 —
Bolt-Action Rifles · ACTIVE
Lee-Enfield —
Bolt-Action Rifles · RETIRED
M1918 Browning automatic rifle —
Bolt-Action Rifles · RETIRED
+28 more
GRENADE LAUNCHERS & GRENADES
GP-25 —
Underbarrel Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
M203 —
Underbarrel Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
STK 40 AGL —
Automatic Grenade Launchers (AGL) · ACTIVE
NGOS —
Hand Grenades · ACTIVE
F1 grenade —
Hand Grenades · RETIRED
RPG-7 —
Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG) · ACTIVE
M18 recoilless rifle —
Recoilless Rifles · ACTIVE
M40 recoilless rifle 144
Recoilless Rifles · ACTIVE
FIGHTER & ATTACK AIRCRAFT
HELICOPTERS
Mil Mi-24 —
Attack Helicopters · ACTIVE
AB 206 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Airbus Helicopters H145 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bell 206 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bell 412 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
FH-1100 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Gazeller —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
SA 341 Gazelle —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
UAV / DRONES
SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT
MINE WARFARE & PATROL
ATGM
3M6 Shmel 80
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
9M117 Bastion —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
9M119 Svir —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
APILAS —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
Akeron MP —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
HOT (missile) 500
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
MILAN 95
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
Spike —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
ANTI-SHIP MISSILES
UNGUIDED AERIAL MUNITIONS
RECENT ACQUISITIONS & MODERNIZATION NEED
LAST 5 ACQUISITIONS
- 2025LRSVM Tamnava
- 2025RPG-7
- 2024LAPV Enok
- 2024M16 rifle
- 2022155 mm SpGH Zuzana
SYSTEMS 20+ YEARS IN SERVICE
04 / Defense Sector · · 12 deals
DEFENSE TRADE BALANCE annual estimate · from DB
Defense Industry Size
$0
annual output value
Sector Employment
0
total employees
↗ EXPORTS
$0
↘ IMPORTS
$500 M
⚖ NET BALANCE
$-500 M
NET IMPORTER
In exports
In imports
Export per Capita $0.00 per citizen
Import per Capita $402 per citizen
RECENT DEFENSE DEALS0 export · 12 import
| Direction | Year | Counterparty | Product / Service | Quantity | Amount | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ↘ | —→2025 | Serbia | LRSVM Tamnava | 6 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2023 | Israel | Merkava | — | — | second-hand | ordered | |
| ↘ | 2000 | Belgium | FN Five-seven | 250 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1991 | France | TRF1 | 12 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1990→1991 | France | MO-120-RT | 114 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | —→1964 |  Greece | R boat | 3 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | United States | M110 | 8 | — | |||
| ↘ | — | Greece | 155 mm SpGH Zuzana | 12 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | Serbia | Nora B-52 | 24 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | Serbia | BOV M11 | 20 | — | new-build | ordered | |
| ↘ | — | Germany | LAPV Enok | 60 | — | |||
| ↘ | — | France | AMX-30 | — | — | new-build | Delivered |
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05 / History & Conflicts · 6 armed events
Fire Line Most active: Cold War
Alliance Network by past conflicts
◄── Cyprus ──►
Based on conflicts fought on the same or opposing side.
War Statistics Cyprus · 8 conflicts
8Conflicts
2Wins
1Losses
0Draws
0Ongoing
Highest Own Losses 485 military operations during the Turkish invasion of Cyprus Highest Enemy Losses 568 military operations during the Turkish invasion of Cyprus Longest 8 months 2026 strikes on Akrotiri and Dhekelia
Human Cost · Cyprus
547Military
0Civilian
0Displaced
Data as of 2026; figures may vary by source.
📜 Chronological Conflict List
| Conflict | Years | Opponent | Role | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 strikes on Akrotiri and Dhekelia Special Op. | 2026–present | (alleged) | Primary | — |
| Egyptian raid on Larnaca International Airport | 1978–present | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| military operations during the Turkish invasion of Cyprus Intervention | 1974 | Turkey TAF Turkish Cypriot fighters | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| 1974 Cypriot coup d'état Coup | 1974–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Agios Dometios Intervention | 1974 | Turkish Cypriot fighters | Primary | Tactical Win |
| Battle of Lapithos–Karavas Intervention | 1974 | Turkey | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Battle of Pentemili beachhead Intervention | 1974 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Omorphita | 1963 | Turkish Cypriots Turkish Resistance Organisation | Primary | — |
06 / Geostrategy · comparative
A
VSB
CyprusvsEl Salvador
01Personnel
Active Personnel
+%150
Reserve Personnel
=
Paramilitary Personnel
+%100
Total Military Personnel
+%133
Available for Military Service
+%400
Reaching Military Age Annually
×12.5
Conscription Duration (days)
+%100
02Land Forces
Total Tanks
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IFV Count
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APC Count
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Recon Vehicle Count
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MRAP Count
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Towed Artillery Count
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Self-Propelled Artillery Count
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MLRS Count
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Mortar Count
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ATGM Launcher Count
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SHORAD Count
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MANPADS Count
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03Air Forces
Total Aircraft
+%317
Fighter Aircraft Count
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Ground Attack Aircraft Count
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Bomber Aircraft Count
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Transport Aircraft Count
+%400
Tanker Aircraft Count
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AWACS Count
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Trainer Aircraft Count
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Total Helicopters
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Attack Helicopter Count
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Transport Helicopter Count
+%100
UAV Count
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04Naval Forces
Total Ships
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Aircraft Carrier Count
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Amphibious Assault Ship Count
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Cruiser Count
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Destroyer Count
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Frigate Count
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Corvette Count
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Total Submarines
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SSN Count
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SSBN Count
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Patrol Boat Count
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05Strategic Forces
Nuclear Warhead Count
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Deployed Warhead Count
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ICBM Count
=
SLBM Count
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IRBM Count
=
06Budget & Economy
Defense Budget (USD)
+%428
Defense Budget (% of GDP)
+%100
Defense Budget per Capita (USD)
×27.3
GDP (Nominal, USD)
+%10
GDP (PPP, USD)
+%86
Arms Exports (USD)
=
Arms Imports (USD)
×50.0
Defense Industry Rank
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Defense Industry Size (USD)
=
Defense Sector Employment
=
07Logistics & Infrastructure
Military Airport Count
=
Total Airport Count
+%100
Major Port Count
=
Oil Production (bbl/day)
=
Oil Reserves (bbl)
=
Coastline (km)
+%111
08Demographics
Total Population
+%414
Military Age Population
+%456
Urban Population (%)
+%8
Literacy Rate (%)
+%10
Area (km²)
+%127
📚 Sources
- Publicly available open sources and databases.