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
Dominican Republic
Government
Republic
Population
11.39M
Area
48,671 km²
GDP (Nominal)
$118.0B
Active Personnel
44.0K
Reserve Personnel
150.0K
Defense Budget
$580M · %0.7 GDP
Conscription
Voluntary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #73 |  Iraq | 20 | 30 | 20 | 8 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 35 |
| #74 |  Lebanon | 20 | 38 | 10 | 5 | 25 | 32 | 8 | 15 | 12 | 4 |
| #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 |
Comparison countries are selected automatically based on global rankings.
Personnel Structure
Total Population: 11.4M
Active44K
Reserve150K
Paramilitary15K
Economic Burden
$580M 0.7% of GDP
0% 5%+
Per Capita $51/yr
Per Soldier $13,182/yr
Strategic Infrastructure
Military Airports 2
Total Airports 36
Major Ports 4
Coastline 1,968 km
Oil Production 10K bbl/day
All Military Metrics 76 metrics · 9 categories
01 Personnel 8
- Active Personnel 44,000
- Reserve Personnel 150,000
- Paramilitary Personnel 15,000
- Total Military Personnel 59,000
- Available for Military Service 3,500,000
- Reaching Military Age Annually 150,000
- Conscription Status Voluntary
- Conscription Duration (days) 0 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 30
- Fighter Aircraft Count 8
- Ground Attack Aircraft Count 0
- Bomber Aircraft Count 0
- Transport Aircraft Count 6
- Tanker Aircraft Count 0
- AWACS Count 0
- Trainer Aircraft Count 16
- Total Helicopters 12
- Attack Helicopter Count 0
- Transport Helicopter Count 12
- UAV Count 0
04 Naval Forces 11
- Total Ships 20
- Aircraft Carrier Count 0
- Amphibious Assault Ship Count 0
- Cruiser Count 0
- Destroyer Count 0
- Frigate Count 5
- Corvette Count 0
- Total Submarines 0
- SSN Count 0
- SSBN Count 0
- Patrol Boat Count 15
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) 580,000,000 USD
- Defense Budget (% of GDP) 0.7 %
- Defense Budget per Capita (USD) 51 USD
- GDP (Nominal, USD) 118,000,000,000 USD
- GDP (PPP, USD) 200,000,000,000 USD
- Arms Exports (USD) 0 USD
- Arms Imports (USD) 120,000,000 USD
- Defense Industry Rank 0
- Defense Industry Size (USD) 0 USD
- Defense Sector Employment 0
07 Logistics & Infrastructure 6
- Military Airport Count 2
- Total Airport Count 36
- Major Port Count 4
- Oil Production (bbl/day) 10,000 bbl/day
- Oil Reserves (bbl) 0 bbl
- Coastline (km) 1,968 km
08 Demographics 5
- Total Population 11,394,034
- Military Age Population 4,500,000
- Urban Population (%) 83 %
- Literacy Rate (%) 95 %
- Area (km²) 48,671 km²
09 Government & Alliances 3
- Government Type Republic
- NATO Member ✗ No
- UN Security Council P5 ✗ No
03 / Inventory · 143 systems · 38 categories · 187 units
Force Composition
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Status & Age Distribution
Status
Active 85 Retired 58
Age Profile
63years
average
%5
<10 yrs
Aging Fleet
1939–2018
Suppliers
Countries
-
United States 77 -
Germany 10 -
United Kingdom 10 -
Russia 8 -
Argentina 5 -
Belgium 5 -
Sweden 5 -
France 4
Companies
Inventory 143 systems · 17 categories · 187 units
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ARMOURED VEHICLES
ARTILLERY & MISSILE SYSTEMS
AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS
MINES & EXPLOSIVE DEVICES
FIREARMS
Bersa Thunder 9 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Browning Hi-Power —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Colt Pistol Model 1927 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Coonan .357 Magnum —
Pistols · ACTIVE
HS2000 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Star A-40 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Taurus PT92 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Colt M1911 —
Pistols · RETIRED
Sistema Colt Modelo 1927 —
Pistols · RETIRED
Beretta Model 38 —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
Lanchester submachine gun —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
M50 Reising —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
+38 more
GRENADE LAUNCHERS & GRENADES
FIGHTER & ATTACK AIRCRAFT
Bristol Beaufighter —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Lockheed P-38 Lightning 11
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
North American P-51 Mustang —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
de Havilland Vampire 42
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
De Havilland Vampire NF10 —
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
FO-1 11
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
Cessna A-37 Dragonfly —
Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · ACTIVE
Embraer EMB 314 Super Tucano 8
Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · ACTIVE
Republic P-47 Thunderbolt —
Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · ACTIVE
A-26B Invader —
Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · RETIRED
Douglas A-26 Invader —
Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · RETIRED
BOMBER AIRCRAFT
TRANSPORT & CARGO AIRCRAFT
CASA C-212 Aviocar —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Curtiss C-46 Commando —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Douglas C-47 —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
C-12A Huron —
Tactical Transports · RETIRED
Cessna C-28A Titan —
Tactical Transports · RETIRED
Douglas C-118 Liftmaster —
Tactical Transports · RETIRED
TS-62 —
Tactical Transports · RETIRED
HELICOPTERS
AB 206 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Airbus Helicopters H155 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bell 206 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bell 430 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bell OH-58A Kiowa —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Dauphin 2 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
SA 365 C Dauphin 2 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Schweizer 330/S333 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
UH-12 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
HTE-1 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · RETIRED
HTE-2 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · RETIRED
Hughes OH-6 Cayuse —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · RETIRED
+2 more
UAV / DRONES
SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT
Vought O2U Corsair 3
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · ACTIVE
O2U-1 Corsair —
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · RETIRED
O2U-4 Corsair 3
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · RETIRED
SU Corsair 3
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · RETIRED
Bell OH-58 Kiowa —
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · ACTIVE
Cessna O-2 Skymaster 5
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · ACTIVE
Vought OS2U Kingfisher 3
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · ACTIVE
Naval Aircraft Factory OS2N-1 Kingfisher 3
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · RETIRED
OS2U-1 Kingfisher 3
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · RETIRED
OS2U-2 Kingfisher 3
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · RETIRED
OS2U-3 Kingfisher 3
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · RETIRED
TRAINING AIRCRAFT
SURFACE COMBATANTS
G and H-class destroyer —
Destroyers · ACTIVE
1898 program destroyer —
Destroyers · RETIRED
G-88 destroyer —
Destroyers · RETIRED
G148-class destroyer —
Destroyers · RETIRED
Kit-class destroyer —
Destroyers · RETIRED
Lieutenant Pushchin-class destroyer —
Destroyers · RETIRED
Nargen-class destroyer —
Destroyers · RETIRED
P-class destroyer —
Destroyers · RETIRED
Type A destroyer —
Destroyers · RETIRED
Type S-7 destroyer —
Destroyers · RETIRED
V158-class destroyer —
Destroyers · RETIRED
V170-class destroyer —
Destroyers · RETIRED
+5 more
MINE WARFARE & PATROL
NAVAL WEAPON SYSTEMS
UNGUIDED AERIAL MUNITIONS
RECENT ACQUISITIONS & MODERNIZATION NEED
LAST 5 ACQUISITIONS
- 2018DJI Matrice series
- 2007Embraer EMB 314 Super Tucano
- 1986Cessna A-37 Dragonfly
- 1985MAC-10
- 1975AB 206
SYSTEMS 20+ YEARS IN SERVICE
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
$120 M
⚖ NET BALANCE
$-120 M
NET IMPORTER
In exports
In imports
Export per Capita $0.00 per citizen
Import per Capita $10.5 per citizen
PRODUCTION PROFILE
1
Total Systems
0
Ongoing
1
Ended
52
Avg. MASS Score
DOMAIN DISTRIBUTION · Still Producing 0 · No Longer Produced 1
Land 1
Production 1 systems · 1 categories
Show:
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RECENT DEFENSE DEALS0 export · 10 import
| Direction | Year | Counterparty | Product / Service | Quantity | Amount | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ↘ | 1956 | Sweden | Pansarbil m/39 | 13 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1949 | United Kingdom | F-class destroyer | 1 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | —→1949 | United Kingdom | E-class destroyer | 1 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | United States | Vought O2U Corsair | 3 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | United States | O2U-1 Corsair | 3 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | United States | O2U-4 Corsair | 3 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — |  Canada | Bell OH-58 Kiowa | 12 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | United States | Schweizer 330/S333 | — | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | United States | OS2U-3 Kingfisher | 3 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | Belgium | FN Model 30-11 | 25 | — | new-build | Delivered |
MOST POPULAR PRODUCTSused by 3 countries
- #1Cristóbal Carbine3countryAssault Rifles
05 / History & Conflicts · 9 armed events
Fire Line Most active: Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
Alliance Network by past conflicts
🛡 Most Allied
No data
◄── Dominican Republic ──►
Based on conflicts fought on the same or opposing side.
War Statistics Dominican Republic · 21 conflicts
21Conflicts
1Wins
1Losses
0Draws
0Ongoing
Highest Own Losses 27 Battle of Guayacanas Highest Enemy Losses 100 Battle of Monte Cristi Longest 11 months Dominican Civil War of 1911–12
Human Cost · Dominican Republic
33Military
0Civilian
0Displaced
Data as of 2026; figures may vary by source.
📜 Chronological Conflict List
| Conflict | Years | Opponent | Role | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle of Duarte Bridge | 1965–present | (Constitutionalist faction) | Primary | — |
| 1930 Dominican coup d'état Coup | 1930–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Las Trencheras | 1916–present | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Battle of Puerto Plata | 1916–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of San Francisco de Macoris | 1916–present | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Battle of Guayacanas | 1916–present | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Dominican Civil War of 1914 Civil War | 1914 | border|23px Dominican rebels | Primary | — |
| Dominican Civil War of 1911–12 Civil War | 1911–1912 | Dominican rebels Supported by: | Primary | — |
| Battle of La Canela Interstate | 1864–present | Kingdom of Spain | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Battle of Sabana de San Pedro Interstate | 1864–present | Kingdom of Spain | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Battle of Paso del Muerto Interstate | 1864–present | Kingdom of Spain | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Battle of Sabana Burro Interstate | 1864–present | Kingdom of Spain Captaincy General of Santo Domingo | Primary | — |
| Battle of Monte Cristi Interstate | 1864 | Kingdom of Spain Captaincy General of Cuba | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Battle of Guayacanes Interstate | 1863–present | Kingdom of Spain | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Battle of the Jura Interstate | 1863–present | Kingdom of Spain | Primary | Tactical Loss |
| Battle of Arroyo Bermejo Interstate | 1863–present | Kingdom of Spain | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Battle of Santiago Interstate | 1863 | Kingdom of Spain Captaincy General of Santo Domingo | Primary | — |
| Battle of Guayubín Interstate | 1863–present | Kingdom of Spain Captaincy General of Santo Domingo | Primary | — |
| Battle of Sabana Larga | 1856–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Cambronal | 1855–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Santomé | 1855–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
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06 / Geostrategy · comparative
A
VSB
Dominican RepublicvsIraq
01Personnel
Active Personnel
+%339
Reserve Personnel
+%100
Paramilitary Personnel
×15.3
Total Military Personnel
+%617
Available for Military Service
+%186
Reaching Military Age Annually
+%220
Conscription Duration (days)
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
+%100
MANPADS Count
+%100
03Air Forces
Total Aircraft
+%800
Fighter Aircraft Count
+%325
Ground Attack Aircraft Count
+%100
Bomber Aircraft Count
=
Transport Aircraft Count
+%267
Tanker Aircraft Count
=
AWACS Count
=
Trainer Aircraft Count
+%150
Total Helicopters
×15.8
Attack Helicopter Count
+%100
Transport Helicopter Count
×13.3
UAV Count
+%100
04Naval Forces
Total Ships
+%250
Aircraft Carrier Count
=
Amphibious Assault Ship Count
=
Cruiser Count
=
Destroyer Count
=
Frigate Count
+%100
Corvette Count
=
Total Submarines
=
SSN Count
=
SSBN Count
=
Patrol Boat Count
+%300
05Strategic Forces
Nuclear Warhead Count
=
Deployed Warhead Count
=
ICBM Count
=
SLBM Count
=
IRBM Count
=
06Budget & Economy
Defense Budget (USD)
×17.8
Defense Budget (% of GDP)
+%443
Defense Budget per Capita (USD)
+%351
GDP (Nominal, USD)
+%125
GDP (PPP, USD)
+%170
Arms Exports (USD)
=
Arms Imports (USD)
×33.3
Defense Industry Rank
Defense Industry Size (USD)
Defense Sector Employment
07Logistics & Infrastructure
Military Airport Count
+%900
Total Airport Count
+%183
Major Port Count
+%100
Oil Production (bbl/day)
×430.0
Oil Reserves (bbl)
+%100
Coastline (km)
×33.9
08Demographics
Total Population
+%299
Military Age Population
+%167
Urban Population (%)
+%16
Literacy Rate (%)
+%11
Area (km²)
+%801
📚 Sources
- Publicly available open sources and databases.