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
Estonia
Government
Parliamentary
Population
1.37M
Area
45,339 km²
GDP (Nominal)
$40.0B
Active Personnel
6.5K
Reserve Personnel
16.0K
Defense Budget
$1.3B · %2.1 GDP
Conscription
Selective
Alliance/Status
NATO
ACTIVE
CONFLICT ONGOING
02 / Military Strength · 76 metrics · 9 categories
17
MACSIMilitary Archive Country Strength Index
| # | Country | Overall | Land | Air | Naval | Leadership | Strategic | Industry | C4ISR | Logistics | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #79 |  Sri Lanka | 18 | 32 | 15 | 25 | 20 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 18 |
| #80 |  Ecuador | 17 | 25 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 18 | 22 |
| #81 |  Estonia | 17 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 25 | 5 | 8 | 25 | 15 | 16 |
| #82 |  Libya | 17 | 28 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 13 |
| #83 |  Ireland | 16 | 12 | 5 | 15 | 30 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 15 | 45 |
Comparison countries are selected automatically based on global rankings.
Personnel Structure
Total Population: 1.4M
Active7K
Reserve16K
Paramilitary3K
Economic Burden
$1.3B 2.1% of GDP
0% 5%+
Per Capita $951/yr
Per Soldier $200,000/yr
Strategic Infrastructure
Military Airports 2
Total Airports 15
Major Ports 2
Coastline 3,794 km
Oil Production 0 bbl/day
All Military Metrics 76 metrics · 9 categories
01 Personnel 8
- Active Personnel 6,500
- Reserve Personnel 16,000
- Paramilitary Personnel 2,500
- Total Military Personnel 22,500
- Available for Military Service 350,000
- Reaching Military Age Annually 15,000
- Conscription Status Selective
- Conscription Duration (days) 11 day
02 Land Forces 12
- Total Tanks 156
- IFV Count 440
- APC Count 500
- Recon Vehicle Count 100
- MRAP Count 100
- Towed Artillery Count 300
- Self-Propelled Artillery Count 60
- MLRS Count 30
- Mortar Count 200
- ATGM Launcher Count 200
- SHORAD Count 0
- MANPADS Count 100
03 Air Forces 12
- Total Aircraft 35
- Fighter Aircraft Count 0
- Ground Attack Aircraft Count 0
- Bomber Aircraft Count 0
- Transport Aircraft Count 4
- Tanker Aircraft Count 0
- AWACS Count 0
- Trainer Aircraft Count 10
- Total Helicopters 20
- Attack Helicopter Count 8
- Transport Helicopter Count 12
- UAV Count 10
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) 1,300,000,000 USD
- Defense Budget (% of GDP) 2.1 %
- Defense Budget per Capita (USD) 951 USD
- GDP (Nominal, USD) 40,000,000,000 USD
- GDP (PPP, USD) 55,000,000,000 USD
- Arms Exports (USD) 100,000,000 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 2
- Total Airport Count 15
- Major Port Count 2
- Oil Production (bbl/day) 0 bbl/day
- Oil Reserves (bbl) 0 bbl
- Coastline (km) 3,794 km
08 Demographics 5
- Total Population 1,366,491
- Military Age Population 520,000
- Urban Population (%) 69 %
- Literacy Rate (%) 99.8 %
- Area (km²) 45,339 km²
09 Government & Alliances 3
- Government Type Parliamentary
- NATO Member ✓ Yes
- UN Security Council P5 ✗ No
03 / Inventory · 242 systems · 60 categories · 45,607 units
Force Composition
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Status & Age Distribution
Status
Active 149 Retired 93
Age Profile
45years
average
%25
<10 yrs
Aging Fleet
1918–2025
Suppliers
Countries
-
Russia 46 -
Germany 35 -
United Kingdom 24 -
United States 24 -
France 23 -
Israel 14 -
Finland 12 -
Sweden 11
Inventory 242 systems · 24 categories · 45,607 units
⌕
ARMOURED VEHICLES
IS —
Tanks · ACTIVE
Leopard 1 4
Tanks · ACTIVE
Leopard 1A1 4
Tanks · ACTIVE
Mark V tank —
Tanks · RETIRED
Renault FT 12
Tanks · RETIRED
Combat Vehicle 90 44
Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) · ACTIVE
Taimas 8x8 130
Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) · ACTIVE
BTR-152 5
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
BTR-40 —
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
BTR-60 1
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
BTR-80 13
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
KP-car —
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
+11 more
ARTILLERY & MISSILE SYSTEMS
120 Krh/40 —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
150 mm mortar —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
155 mm FH-70 howitzer 24
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
2B11 Sani 66
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
2B14 Podnos —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
Brandt Model 27/31 —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
D-30 42
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
Haubits m/40 40
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
L16 81mm mortar —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M120-15 mortar —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M252 —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
152 mm howitzer M1910 —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · RETIRED
+15 more
AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS
MINES & EXPLOSIVE DEVICES
FIREARMS
Browning Hi-Power —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Glock —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Glock 45 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
H&K USP —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Heckler & Koch USP Compact —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Walther P99 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Colt M1911 —
Pistols · RETIRED
Colt Pistol Model 1927 —
Pistols · RETIRED
Coonan .357 Magnum —
Pistols · RETIRED
FN Model 1903 —
Pistols · RETIRED
Sistema Colt Modelo 1927 —
Pistols · RETIRED
Star A-40 —
Pistols · RETIRED
+70 more
GRENADE LAUNCHERS & GRENADES
M203 —
Underbarrel Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
Brügger & Thomet GL-06 —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
C90-CR —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
Milkor 40mm UBGL grenade launcher —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
TBL-37 —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
NGOS —
Hand Grenades · ACTIVE
F1 grenade —
Hand Grenades · RETIRED
B-300 —
Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG) · ACTIVE
RPG-16 —
Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG) · ACTIVE
RPG-7 —
Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG) · ACTIVE
Type 69 RPG —
Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG) · ACTIVE
Carl Gustaf —
Recoilless Rifles · ACTIVE
+2 more
FIGHTER & ATTACK AIRCRAFT
Bristol Bulldog —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
M-11 —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Siskin 2
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
М —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Bulldog IIA —
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
Nakajima J.S.S.F. —
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
Nieuport 17 2
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
Nieuport 21 C.1 —
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
Nieuport 24 —
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
Nieuport 25 C.1 —
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
SPAD S.VII 2
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
Siskin IIIA 2
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
+2 more
BOMBER AIRCRAFT
TRANSPORT & CARGO AIRCRAFT
HELICOPTERS
UAV / DRONES
SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT
Henschel Hs 126 —
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · ACTIVE
Letov Š-28 —
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · ACTIVE
Potez 25 —
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · ACTIVE
AGO C.IV —
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · RETIRED
AGO C.VII —
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · RETIRED
B.E.2 —
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · RETIRED
Breguet 14 1
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · RETIRED
Farman HF.30 1
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · RETIRED
Lebed XII —
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · RETIRED
Letov Š-328 —
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · RETIRED
Letov Š-528 —
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · RETIRED
Nieuport 12 —
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · RETIRED
+1 more
TRAINING AIRCRAFT
SURFACE COMBATANTS
1898 program destroyer 2
Destroyers · RETIRED
G-88 destroyer —
Destroyers · RETIRED
G148-class destroyer —
Destroyers · RETIRED
DOM Izyaslav-class destroyer —
Destroyers · RETIRED
Kit-class destroyer 2
Destroyers · RETIRED
Leitenant Iljin-class destroyer —
Destroyers · RETIRED
Lieutenant Pushchin-class destroyer 2
Destroyers · RETIRED
Nargen-class destroyer —
Destroyers · RETIRED
P-class destroyer —
Destroyers · RETIRED
Type A destroyer 2
Destroyers · RETIRED
Type S-7 destroyer —
Destroyers · RETIRED
V158-class destroyer 2
Destroyers · RETIRED
+2 more
SUBMARINES
MINE WARFARE & PATROL
Frauenlob-class minesweeper —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · ACTIVE
Lindau-class minesweeper —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · ACTIVE
Sandown-class minehunter —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · ACTIVE
MMS minesweeper 2
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · RETIRED
Lindormen-class minelayer —
Mine Layers · RETIRED
Teplokhod-class motor minelayer —
Mine Layers · RETIRED
Russian Giljak-class gunboat —
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · ACTIVE
A-class torpedo boat —
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · RETIRED
AUXILIARY & SUPPORT SHIPS
NAVAL WEAPON SYSTEMS
ATGM
ANTI-SHIP MISSILES
BALLISTIC (CONVENTIONAL)
UNGUIDED AERIAL MUNITIONS
RADAR SYSTEMS
LAUNCH VEHICLES
RECENT ACQUISITIONS & MODERNIZATION NEED
LAST 5 ACQUISITIONS
- 2025Homar-K
- 2025K239 Chunmoo
- 2023Taimas 8x8
- 2023Otokar Arma
- 2023M142 HIMARS
SYSTEMS 20+ YEARS IN SERVICE
- 96ySiskin
- 93yLandsverk L-180
- 93yHawker Hart
- 90ySolothurn S-18/100
- 85yPPSh-41
04 / Defense Sector · 3 companies · 6 systems produced · 25 deals
Full Companies List3 defense companies→All Produced Weapons List6 weapon systems→All Defense Deals25 defense deals→
DEFENSE TRADE BALANCE annual estimate · from DB
Defense Industry Size
$0
annual output value
Sector Employment
0
total employees
↗ EXPORTS
$100 M
↘ IMPORTS
$500 M
⚖ NET BALANCE
$-400 M
NET IMPORTER
In exports
In imports
Export per Capita $73.2 per citizen
Import per Capita $366 per citizen
OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE & SECTOR STARS
OWNERSHIP DISTRIBUTION
Private-Closed1
SECTOR STARS
WIDEST PORTFOLIO
🎯 E-Arsenal SECTOR HERITAGE
PRODUCTION PROFILE
6
Total Systems
2
Ongoing
4
Ended
41
Avg. MASS Score
ALL COMPANIES 3 companies · 3 active
Sort:
| Company | Revenue | Systems | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-Arsenal | — | 2 | — |
| Milrem Robotics | — | 1 | — |
| Russo-Baltic Shipyard | — | 2 | — |
Production 6 systems · 4 categories
Show:
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ARMOURED VEHICLES
FIREARMS
SURFACE COMBATANTS
RECENT DEFENSE DEALS3 export · 22 import
| Direction | Year | Counterparty | Product / Service | Quantity | Amount | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ↘ | 2025 | United States | M142 HIMARS | 3 | — | new-build | ordered | |
| ↘ | 2025 |  South Korea | K239 Chunmoo | 9 | — | new-build | ordered | |
| ↘ | 2023 | France | Ground Master 400 | 2 | — | ordered | ||
| ↘ | 2023→2025 |  Turkey | Otokar Arma | 230 | $130 M | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↗ | —→2023 |  Ukraine | 155 mm FH-70 howitzer | 24 | — | aid | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2022→2025 | United States | M142 HIMARS | 6 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↗ | —→2022 | Ukraine | Mamba | 7 | — | gift | Delivered | |
| ↘ | —→2022 |  South Africa | Mamba | 7 | — | gift | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2019→2023 | United States | MARS-L | 18,340 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | —→2013 | South Africa | Mamba | 3 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2006→2007 | United Kingdom | Sandown-class minehunter | 3 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2000 | Germany | Lindau-class minesweeper | — | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1998 | United States | M14 rifle | 40,500 | — | export | confirmed | |
| ↘ | 1993 | Sweden | KP-car | 10 | — | gift | Delivered | |
| ↘ | —→1938 | Finland | Suomi KP/-31 | 485 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1937 | Sweden | Landsverk L-180 | 1 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1934→1937 | United Kingdom | Kalev-class submarine | 2 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1913→1917 | Russia | Izyaslav-class destroyer | 1 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | Sweden | GIRAFFE Radar | 5 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | France | Ground Master 400 | 2 | — | |||
| ↘ | — | Sweden | Ksp 58 | — | — | aid | Delivered | |
| ↗ | — |  Latvia | Arsenal submachine gun | — | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | Germany | AGO C.VII | 1 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | Finland | Type 38 rifle | 2,400 | — | |||
| ↘ | — |  Belgium | FN Model 1903 | 4,616 | — | new-build | Delivered |
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ALL-TIME ARMS TRADE25transactions · inflation-adjusted
↗ EXPORTS
—
3transactions
↘ IMPORTS
$137 M
22transactions
Σ TOTAL
$137 M
25transactions
| Country | Export (→) | Import (←) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | — | $137 M | $137 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 9 countries
- #1Solothurn-Arsenal5countrySniper Rifles
- #2Arsenal submachine gun3countryMachine Pistols
- #3Izyaslav-class destroyer3countryDestroyers
- #4Arsenal Crossley2countryRecon Vehicles
05 / History & Conflicts · 6 armed events
Fire Line Most active: Post-Cold War
Alliance Network by past conflicts
🛡 Most Allied
United Kingdom 12 wars Denmark 10 wars United States 10 wars Afghanistan 8 wars Canada 8 wars ◄── Estonia ──►
Based on conflicts fought on the same or opposing side.
War Statistics Estonia · 29 conflicts
29Conflicts
1Wins
1Losses
0Draws
0Ongoing
Highest Own Losses 32 Battle of Kautla Highest Enemy Losses 300 Battle of Utria Longest 21 years Battle of Now Zad
Human Cost · Estonia
77Military
30Civilian
0Displaced
Data as of 2026; figures may vary by source.
📜 Chronological Conflict List
| Conflict | Years | Opponent | Role | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operation Aspides Special Op. | 2024–present | (SPC) (SPC faction) | Primary | — |
| Opération Barkhane Special Op. | 2014–2022 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Operation Moshtarak Special Op. | 2010 | Taliban Al-Qaeda | Primary | — |
| Operation Red Dagger Special Op. | 2008 | Taliban | Primary | — |
| Battle of Garmsir Proxy | 2008–present | Taliban | Primary | — |
| Operation Hammer Special Op. | 2007 | Taliban | Primary | — |
| Operation Pickaxe-Handle Special Op. | 2007 | Taliban | Primary | — |
| Operation Falcon Summit Special Op. | 2006–2007 | Taliban | Primary | — |
| Siege of Sangin Special Op. | 2006–2007 | Taliban | Primary | — |
| Operation Mountain Fury Special Op. | 2006–present | Taliban 22px al-Qaeda | Primary | — |
| Battle of Now Zad Proxy | 2006–present | Taliban | Primary | — |
| Helmand province campaign Proxy | 2006–present | Taliban Quetta Shura Local tribes | Primary | — |
| Operation Active Endeavour Special Op. | 2001–2016 | Unspecified terrorist | Primary | — |
| Soviet economic blockade of Lithuania Proxy | 1990 | Intervention | Primary | Ceasefire |
| Battle of Määritsa Proxy | 1946–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Summer War Interstate | 1941–present | Soviet Union | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Battle of Kautla | 1941–present | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Battle of Tartu Civil War | 1919 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Paju Civil War | 1919–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Cēsis Civil War | 1919 | border|22px Baltische Landeswehr Freikorps | Primary | — |
| Battle of Petrograd Civil War | 1919 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Utria Civil War | 1919 | Soviet Russia | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Battle of Laagna Civil War | 1919–present | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Battle of Krivasoo Civil War | 1919 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Revolt of the Ingrian Finns Insurgency | 1918–1920 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Punapargi Civil War | 1918–present | Imperial German Army | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Battle of Narva Civil War | 1918–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Estonian War of Independence Interstate | 1918–1920 | {{nowrap| }} Commune of Estonia | Primary | — |
| Soviet westward offensive of 1918–1919 Civil War | 1918–1919 | Intervention | Primary | — |
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06 / Geostrategy · comparative
NATO
Member State
Estonia is positioned within the global security architecture as a NATO member . Geo-Strategic MACSI score: 60.
A
VSB
EstoniavsSri Lanka
01Personnel
Active Personnel
×30.8
Reserve Personnel
+%7
Paramilitary Personnel
×32.0
Total Military Personnel
+%856
Available for Military Service
×31.4
Reaching Military Age Annually
×23.3
Conscription Duration (days)
+%100
02Land Forces
Total Tanks
+%152
IFV Count
×17.6
APC Count
+%233
Recon Vehicle Count
+%900
MRAP Count
+%100
Towed Artillery Count
+%200
Self-Propelled Artillery Count
+%20
MLRS Count
+%200
Mortar Count
=
ATGM Launcher Count
+%300
SHORAD Count
=
MANPADS Count
=
03Air Forces
Total Aircraft
+%25
Fighter Aircraft Count
+%100
Ground Attack Aircraft Count
+%100
Bomber Aircraft Count
=
Transport Aircraft Count
+%150
Tanker Aircraft Count
=
AWACS Count
=
Trainer Aircraft Count
=
Total Helicopters
=
Attack Helicopter Count
+%60
Transport Helicopter Count
+%20
UAV Count
+%400
04Naval Forces
Total Ships
+%100
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
+%100
05Strategic Forces
Nuclear Warhead Count
=
Deployed Warhead Count
=
ICBM Count
=
SLBM Count
=
IRBM Count
=
06Budget & Economy
Defense Budget (USD)
+%15
Defense Budget (% of GDP)
+%5
Defense Budget per Capita (USD)
×14.0
GDP (Nominal, USD)
+%110
GDP (PPP, USD)
+%445
Arms Exports (USD)
+%100
Arms Imports (USD)
+%233
Defense Industry Rank
=
Defense Industry Size (USD)
=
Defense Sector Employment
=
07Logistics & Infrastructure
Military Airport Count
+%100
Total Airport Count
+%20
Major Port Count
+%50
Oil Production (bbl/day)
=
Oil Reserves (bbl)
=
Coastline (km)
+%183
08Demographics
Total Population
×16.2
Military Age Population
×21.2
Urban Population (%)
+%283
Literacy Rate (%)
+%8
Area (km²)
+%45
📚 Sources
- Publicly available open sources and databases.