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
Eritrea
Government
Single Party
Population
3.75M
Area
117,600 km²
GDP (Nominal)
$12.7B
Active Personnel
200.0K
Reserve Personnel
120.0K
Defense Budget
$800M · %6.3 GDP
Conscription
Universal
5 years 11 months
TIME WITHOUT CONFLICT
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #140 |  The Bahamas | 6 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| #141 |  Costa Rica | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 24 |
| #142 |  Eritrea | 6 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| #143 |  Turkmenistan | 6 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 12 |
| #144 |  Madagascar | 6 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
Comparison countries are selected automatically based on global rankings.
Personnel Structure
Total Population: 3.7M
Active200K
Reserve120K
Paramilitary0
Economic Burden
$800M 6.3% of GDP
0% 5%+
Per Capita $213/yr
Per Soldier $4,000/yr
Above World Average (avg 2.3%)
Strategic Infrastructure
Military Airports 3
Total Airports 13
Major Ports 2
Coastline 2,234 km
Oil Production 0 bbl/day
All Military Metrics 76 metrics · 9 categories
01 Personnel 8
- Active Personnel 200,000
- Reserve Personnel 120,000
- Paramilitary Personnel 0
- Total Military Personnel 320,000
- Available for Military Service 1,000,000
- Reaching Military Age Annually 150,000
- Conscription Status Universal
- Conscription Duration (days) 1,825 day
02 Land Forces 12
- Total Tanks 200
- IFV Count 100
- APC Count 300
- Recon Vehicle Count 50
- MRAP Count 0
- Towed Artillery Count 500
- Self-Propelled Artillery Count 50
- MLRS Count 50
- Mortar Count 200
- ATGM Launcher Count 100
- SHORAD Count 0
- MANPADS Count 50
03 Air Forces 12
- Total Aircraft 30
- Fighter Aircraft Count 10
- Ground Attack Aircraft Count 5
- Bomber Aircraft Count 0
- Transport Aircraft Count 5
- Tanker Aircraft Count 0
- AWACS Count 0
- Trainer Aircraft Count 10
- Total Helicopters 20
- Attack Helicopter Count 5
- Transport Helicopter Count 5
- UAV Count 0
04 Naval Forces 11
- Total Ships 10
- 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 10
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) 800,000,000 USD
- Defense Budget (% of GDP) 6.3 %
- Defense Budget per Capita (USD) 213 USD
- GDP (Nominal, USD) 12,700,000,000 USD
- GDP (PPP, USD) 10,500,000,000 USD
- Arms Exports (USD) 0 USD
- Arms Imports (USD) 50,000,000 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 13
- Major Port Count 2
- Oil Production (bbl/day) 0 bbl/day
- Oil Reserves (bbl) 0 bbl
- Coastline (km) 2,234 km
08 Demographics 5
- Total Population 3,749,000
- Military Age Population 1,200,000
- Urban Population (%) 36 %
- Literacy Rate (%) 76 %
- Area (km²) 117,600 km²
09 Government & Alliances 3
- Government Type Single Party
- NATO Member ✗ No
- UN Security Council P5 ✗ No
03 / Inventory · 79 systems · 36 categories · 705 units
Force Composition
Not yet entered. This chart will populate automatically once inventory data is added.
Status & Age Distribution
Status
Active 69 Retired 10
Age Profile
27years
average
%0
<10 yrs
Mid-Age
1961–2008
Suppliers
Countries
-
Russia 56 -
Israel 5 -
United States 5 -
Poland 4 -
Czech Republic 2 -
Italy 2 -
Canada 1 -
Finland 1
Inventory 79 systems · 15 categories · 705 units
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ARMOURED VEHICLES
Chonma-ho —
Tanks · ACTIVE
Leopard 2 —
Tanks · ACTIVE
M41 Walker Bulldog —
Tanks · ACTIVE
T-54 120
Tanks · ACTIVE
T-54/55 120
Tanks · ACTIVE
T-62 —
Tanks · ACTIVE
T-72 —
Tanks · ACTIVE
SPOT-55 120
Tanks · RETIRED
T-55S1 120
Tanks · RETIRED
BTR-152 25
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
BTR-60 25
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
Barrier-S 10
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
+3 more
ARTILLERY & MISSILE SYSTEMS
AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS
9K32 Strela-2 —
MANPADS · ACTIVE
9K38 Igla —
MANPADS · ACTIVE
R-73 —
Medium-Range SAM · ACTIVE
37 mm automatic air defense gun M1939 —
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · ACTIVE
S-60 12
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · ACTIVE
ZSU-23-4 Shilka —
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · ACTIVE
ZU-23-2 —
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · ACTIVE
MINES & EXPLOSIVE DEVICES
FIREARMS
Makarov PM —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Beretta M1934 —
Pistols · RETIRED
Micro Uzi —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
Mini Uzi —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
Uzi —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
Uzi carbine —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
Beretta BM 59 —
Battle Rifles · ACTIVE
M14 rifle —
Battle Rifles · ACTIVE
AK-46 —
Assault Rifles · ACTIVE
AK-47 —
Assault Rifles · ACTIVE
AKM —
Assault Rifles · ACTIVE
MA assault rifle —
Assault Rifles · ACTIVE
+11 more
GRENADE LAUNCHERS & GRENADES
FIGHTER & ATTACK AIRCRAFT
HELICOPTERS
TRAINING AIRCRAFT
MINE WARFARE & PATROL
ATGM
ANTI-SHIP MISSILES
AIR-TO-AIR MISSILES
UNGUIDED AERIAL MUNITIONS
RECENT ACQUISITIONS & MODERNIZATION NEED
LAST 5 ACQUISITIONS
- 20082S1 Gvozdika
- 20059M133 Kornet
- 2004T-54
- 2004T-54/55
- 2004T-72
SYSTEMS 20+ YEARS IN SERVICE
- 65yAK-47
- 33yMi-8/17
- 31yZU-23-2
- 24ySukhoi Su-27
- 23yMil Mi-17
04 / Defense Sector
DEFENSE TRADE BALANCE annual estimate · from DB
Defense Industry Size
$0
annual output value
Sector Employment
0
total employees
↗ EXPORTS
$0
↘ IMPORTS
$50 M
⚖ NET BALANCE
$-50 M
NET IMPORTER
In exports
In imports
Export per Capita $0.00 per citizen
Import per Capita $13.3 per citizen
No defense industry recorded for this country yet.
05 / History & Conflicts · 8 armed events
Fire Line Most active: Early Cold War
Alliance Network by past conflicts
◄── Eritrea ──►
Based on conflicts fought on the same or opposing side.
War Statistics Eritrea · 13 conflicts
13Conflicts
0Wins
1Losses
1Draws
0Ongoing
Highest Own Losses 50,000 Eritrean–Ethiopian War Highest Enemy Losses 19,000 Eritrean–Ethiopian War Longest 30 years Eritrean War of Independence
Human Cost · Eritrea
50,110Military
0Civilian
0Displaced
Data as of 2026; figures may vary by source.
📜 Chronological Conflict List
| Conflict | Years | Opponent | Role | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle of Mekelle | 2020 | Tigray | Primary | — |
| Battle of Humera | 2020 | Tigray Region | Primary | — |
| 2010 Eritrean–Ethiopian border skirmish | 2010–present | Ethiopia | Primary | — |
| Djiboutian–Eritrean border conflict Interstate | 2008 | Supported by: | Primary | Draw |
| War in Somalia Interstate | 2006–2009 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Eritrean–Ethiopian War Interstate | 1998–2000 | Intervention | Primary | Tactical Loss |
| Operation Thunderbolt Special Op. | 1997 | WNBF UNRF (II) SSIM/A Ex-FAR LRA/LSA | Primary | — |
| Battle of Togoruba Proxy | 1964–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Ansaba Proxy | 1963–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Halhal Proxy | 1962–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Adal Proxy | 1961–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Omal Proxy | 1961–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Eritrean War of Independence Interstate | 1961–1991 | Intervention | Primary | — |
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06 / Geostrategy · comparative
A
VSB
EritreavsThe Bahamas
01Personnel
Active Personnel
×181.8
Reserve Personnel
+%100
Paramilitary Personnel
=
Total Military Personnel
×290.9
Available for Military Service
=
Reaching Military Age Annually
+%900
Conscription Duration (days)
+%100
02Land Forces
Total Tanks
+%100
IFV Count
+%100
APC Count
+%100
Recon Vehicle Count
+%100
MRAP Count
=
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
+%200
Fighter Aircraft Count
+%100
Ground Attack Aircraft Count
+%100
Bomber Aircraft Count
=
Transport Aircraft Count
+%150
Tanker Aircraft Count
=
AWACS Count
=
Trainer Aircraft Count
+%400
Total Helicopters
+%233
Attack Helicopter Count
+%100
Transport Helicopter Count
+%25
UAV Count
=
04Naval Forces
Total Ships
+%40
Aircraft Carrier Count
=
Amphibious Assault Ship Count
=
Cruiser Count
=
Destroyer Count
=
Frigate Count
=
Corvette Count
=
Total Submarines
=
SSN Count
=
SSBN Count
=
Patrol Boat Count
+%40
05Strategic Forces
Nuclear Warhead Count
=
Deployed Warhead Count
=
ICBM Count
=
SLBM Count
=
IRBM Count
=
06Budget & Economy
Defense Budget (USD)
+%742
Defense Budget (% of GDP)
+%100
Defense Budget per Capita (USD)
+%826
GDP (Nominal, USD)
+%10
GDP (PPP, USD)
+%52
Arms Exports (USD)
=
Arms Imports (USD)
+%100
Defense Industry Rank
=
Defense Industry Size (USD)
=
Defense Sector Employment
=
07Logistics & Infrastructure
Military Airport Count
+%200
Total Airport Count
+%62
Major Port Count
+%50
Oil Production (bbl/day)
=
Oil Reserves (bbl)
=
Coastline (km)
+%59
08Demographics
Total Population
+%9
Military Age Population
+%20
Urban Population (%)
+%131
Literacy Rate (%)
+%30
Area (km²)
+%747
📚 Sources
- Publicly available open sources and databases.