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
Ireland
Government
Parliamentary
Population
5.28M
Area
70,273 km²
GDP (Nominal)
$550.0B
Active Personnel
8.5K
Reserve Personnel
3.0K
Defense Budget
$1.5B
Conscription
None
31 years 7 months 17 days
TIME WITHOUT CONFLICT
02 / Military Strength · 76 metrics · 9 categories
16
MACSIMilitary Archive Country Strength Index
| # | Country | Overall | Land | Air | Naval | Leadership | Strategic | Industry | C4ISR | Logistics | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #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 |
| #84 |  Uruguay | 16 | 20 | 10 | 15 | 35 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 20 |
| #85 |  Ghana | 16 | 20 | 12 | 15 | 35 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 20 | 18 |
Comparison countries are selected automatically based on global rankings.
Personnel Structure
Total Population: 5.3M
Active9K
Reserve3K
Paramilitary1K
Economic Burden
$1.5B 0% of GDP
0% 5%+
Per Capita $284/yr
Per Soldier $176,471/yr
Strategic Infrastructure
Military Airports 1
Total Airports 40
Major Ports 5
Coastline 1,448 km
Oil Production 0 bbl/day
All Military Metrics 75 metrics · 9 categories
01 Personnel 7
- Active Personnel 8,500
- Reserve Personnel 3,000
- Paramilitary Personnel 1,100
- Total Military Personnel 11,500
- Available for Military Service 2,000,000
- Reaching Military Age Annually 50,000
- Conscription Status None
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 27
- Fighter Aircraft Count 0
- Ground Attack Aircraft Count 0
- Bomber Aircraft Count 0
- Transport Aircraft Count 8
- Tanker Aircraft Count 0
- AWACS Count 0
- Trainer Aircraft Count 19
- Total Helicopters 10
- Attack Helicopter Count 0
- Transport Helicopter Count 10
- UAV Count 0
04 Naval Forces 11
- Total Ships 8
- Aircraft Carrier Count 0
- Amphibious Assault Ship Count 0
- Cruiser Count 0
- Destroyer Count 0
- Frigate Count 2
- Corvette Count 0
- Total Submarines 0
- SSN Count 0
- SSBN Count 0
- Patrol Boat Count 6
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) 1,500,000,000 USD
- Defense Budget (% of GDP) 0 %
- Defense Budget per Capita (USD) 284 USD
- GDP (Nominal, USD) 550,000,000,000 USD
- GDP (PPP, USD) 520,000,000,000 USD
- Arms Exports (USD) 0 USD
- Arms Imports (USD) 0 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 40
- Major Port Count 5
- Oil Production (bbl/day) 0 bbl/day
- Oil Reserves (bbl) 0 bbl
- Coastline (km) 1,448 km
08 Demographics 5
- Total Population 5,280,000
- Military Age Population 2,000,000
- Urban Population (%) 64 %
- Literacy Rate (%) 99 %
- Area (km²) 70,273 km²
09 Government & Alliances 3
- Government Type Parliamentary
- NATO Member ✗ No
- UN Security Council P5 ✗ No
03 / Inventory · 177 systems · 48 categories · 1,206 units
Force Composition
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Status & Age Distribution
Status
Active 120 Reserve 1 Retired 56
Age Profile
55years
average
%3
<10 yrs
Aging Fleet
1916–2018
Suppliers
Countries
-
United Kingdom 49 -
Germany 23 -
United States 22 -
France 16 -
Sweden 13 -
Belgium 7 -
Italy 7 -
Israel 6
Companies
Inventory 177 systems · 21 categories · 1,206 units
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ARMOURED VEHICLES
Churchill 2
Tanks · ACTIVE
Comet 8
Tanks · ACTIVE
FV101 Scorpion 14
Tanks · ACTIVE
Light Tank Mk IV —
Tanks · RETIRED
Strv L-60 —
Tanks · RETIRED
Windsor 26
Tanks · RETIRED
Piranha V —
Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) · ACTIVE
Véhicule blindé de combat d'infanterie —
Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) · ACTIVE
KP-car —
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
M3 VTT —
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
RG Outrider —
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
Sisu XA-180 2
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
+9 more
ARTILLERY & MISSILE SYSTEMS
Brandt Model 27/31 —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
LLR 81mm —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
ML 3 inch mortar —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
Ordnance QF 25 pounder —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
barrack buster —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
QF 4.5 inch howitzer —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · RETIRED
L118 30
Field Guns · ACTIVE
Ordnance QF 12 pounder 8 cwt —
Field Guns · RETIRED
AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS
RBS 70 —
MANPADS · ACTIVE
Flugabwehrkanone 20 mm Zwilling —
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · ACTIVE
QF 3.7-inch anti-aircraft gun —
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · ACTIVE
Rh 202 —
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · ACTIVE
Bofors 40 mm L/60 —
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · RETIRED
Bofors 40 mm L/70 32
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · RETIRED
QF 3 inch 20 cwt gun —
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · RETIRED
FIREARMS
Browning Hi-Power —
Pistols · ACTIVE
H&K USP —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Heckler & Koch USP Compact —
Pistols · ACTIVE
SIG Sauer P226 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
SIG Sauer P228 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
SIG Sauer P229 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Walther P99 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Mauser C96 —
Pistols · RETIRED
Taurus PT92 —
Pistols · RETIRED
92 espagnol revolver —
Revolvers · RETIRED
Colt Single Action Army —
Revolvers · RETIRED
Smith & Wesson Model 10 —
Revolvers · RETIRED
+57 more
GRENADE LAUNCHERS & GRENADES
M203 —
Underbarrel Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
Brügger & Thomet GL-06 —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
Heckler & Koch GMG —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
M79 grenade launcher —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
Milkor 40mm UBGL grenade launcher —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
NGOS —
Hand Grenades · ACTIVE
AT4 —
Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG) · ACTIVE
M1A1 Bazooka —
Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG) · RETIRED
RPG-18 Mukha —
Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG) · RETIRED
RPG-22 —
Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG) · RETIRED
bazooka —
Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG) · RETIRED
Carl Gustaf —
Recoilless Rifles · ACTIVE
+1 more
OPTICS & TARGETING
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
FIGHTER & ATTACK AIRCRAFT
Gloster Gladiator 4
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Hawker Hurricane —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Supermarine Seafire —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Supermarine Spitfire —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
de Havilland Vampire 6
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Bristol F.2 Fighter —
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
Bristol F.2A Fighter —
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
Bristol F.2B Arab Fighter —
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
Buzzard 5
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
De Havilland Vampire NF10 6
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
Hawker Sea Hurricane —
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5 —
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
+1 more
BOMBER AIRCRAFT
TRANSPORT & CARGO AIRCRAFT
HELICOPTERS
AS355 Écureuil 2 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
AgustaWestland AW109S Grand —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
AgustaWestland AW189 6
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Airbus Helicopters H145 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Dauphin 2 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
EC135 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Gazeller —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
HB355 Esquilo Bi —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · RETIRED
SA 341 Gazelle —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · RETIRED
SA 365 C Dauphin 2 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · RETIRED
UAV / DRONES
SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT
TRAINING AIRCRAFT
SURFACE COMBATANTS
MINE WARFARE & PATROL
NAVAL WEAPON SYSTEMS
ATGM
UNGUIDED AERIAL MUNITIONS
RECENT ACQUISITIONS & MODERNIZATION NEED
LAST 5 ACQUISITIONS
SYSTEMS 20+ YEARS IN SERVICE
04 / Defense Sector · 3 companies · 4 systems produced · 21 deals
Full Companies List3 defense companies→All Produced Weapons List4 weapon systems→All Defense Deals21 defense deals→
DEFENSE TRADE BALANCE annual estimate · from DB
Defense Industry Size
$0
annual output value
Sector Employment
0
total employees
↗ EXPORTS
$0
↘ IMPORTS
$0
⚖ NET BALANCE
$0
BALANCED
In exports
In imports
Export per Capita $0.00 per citizen
Import per Capita $0.00 per citizen
OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE & SECTOR STARS
OWNERSHIP DISTRIBUTION
Private-Closed1
SECTOR STARS
WIDEST PORTFOLIO
🎯 Timoney Technology Limited of Ireland PRODUCTION PROFILE
4
Total Systems
1
Ongoing
3
Ended
46
Avg. MASS Score
ALL COMPANIES 3 companies · 3 active
Sort:
| Company | Revenue | Systems | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLS Aerospace | — | — | — |
| Inchicore | — | 1 | — |
| Timoney Technology Limited of Ireland | — | 2 | — |
Production 4 systems · 2 categories
Show:
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RECENT DEFENSE DEALS3 export · 18 import
| Direction | Year | Counterparty | Product / Service | Quantity | Amount | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ↗ | —→2025 |  Ukraine | GIRAFFE Radar | 7 | — | gift | Delivered | |
| ↘ | —→2024 | Italy | AgustaWestland AW189 | 6 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2009 |  South Africa | RG Outrider | 27 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2003 | — | Flycatcher | 8 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2001 |  Russia | AN-94 | 20 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1989 | United States | Barrett M82 | 1 | — | smuggling | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1988→1989 | United Kingdom | Peacock-class corvette | 2 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1986 | Sweden | GIRAFFE Radar | 1 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1986 | United States | Barrett M82 | 1 | — | smuggling | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1970 | France | M3 VTT | — | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | —→1941 | United Kingdom | Hector | 13 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1939 | Sweden | Landsverk L-180 | 6 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1937→1938 | Sweden | Landsverk L-180 | 2 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1935 | Sweden | Strv L-60 | 2 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — |  Norway | GIRAFFE Radar | 7 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | Germany | Rh 202 | — | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | Sweden | Carl Gustaf 20 mm recoilless rifle | 1 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↗ | — |  Tanzania | Timoney | 2 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↗ | — |  Kuwait | Timoney | 2 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | Sweden | Landsverk L-180 | 5 | — | new-build | Cancelled | |
| ↘ | — | United Kingdom | Sea Gladiator | 4 | — | new-build | Delivered |
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MOST POPULAR PRODUCTSused by 8 countries
- #1Timoney6countryArmoured Personnel Carriers (APC)
- #2Leyland armoured car3countryRecon Vehicles
- #3Deirdre-class offshore patrol vessel1countryOffshore Patrol Vessels (OPV)
- #4Ford Mk V armored car1countryRecon Vehicles
05 / History & Conflicts · 5 armed events
Fire Line Most active: Early Cold War
Alliance Network by past conflicts
◄── Ireland ──►
Based on conflicts fought on the same or opposing side.
War Statistics Ireland · 7 conflicts
7Conflicts
1Wins
1Losses
0Draws
0Ongoing
Data as of 2026; figures may vary by source.
📜 Chronological Conflict List
| Conflict | Years | Opponent | Role | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Nations Operation in Somalia II Special Op. | 1993–1995 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Siege of Jadotville Proxy | 1961 | Katangese Gendarmerie Katangese Air Force | Primary | — |
| Niemba Ambush Proxy | 1960–present | Luba militia | Primary | — |
| Border Campaign | 1956–1962 | Royal Ulster Constabulary 14px Ulster Special Constabulary | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Northern Campaign Interstate | 1942–1944 | IRA | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Headford Ambush Interstate | 1921–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Tooreen Ambush Interstate | 1920–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
06 / Geostrategy · comparative
A
VSB
IrelandvsEstonia
01Personnel
Active Personnel
+%31
Reserve Personnel
+%433
Paramilitary Personnel
+%127
Total Military Personnel
+%96
Available for Military Service
+%471
Reaching Military Age Annually
+%233
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
=
MANPADS Count
+%100
03Air Forces
Total Aircraft
+%30
Fighter Aircraft Count
=
Ground Attack Aircraft Count
=
Bomber Aircraft Count
=
Transport Aircraft Count
+%100
Tanker Aircraft Count
=
AWACS Count
=
Trainer Aircraft Count
+%90
Total Helicopters
+%100
Attack Helicopter Count
+%100
Transport Helicopter Count
+%20
UAV Count
+%100
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)
+%100
Defense Budget per Capita (USD)
+%235
GDP (Nominal, USD)
×13.8
GDP (PPP, USD)
+%845
Arms Exports (USD)
+%100
Arms Imports (USD)
+%100
Defense Industry Rank
=
Defense Industry Size (USD)
=
Defense Sector Employment
=
07Logistics & Infrastructure
Military Airport Count
+%100
Total Airport Count
+%167
Major Port Count
+%150
Oil Production (bbl/day)
=
Oil Reserves (bbl)
=
Coastline (km)
+%162
08Demographics
Total Population
+%286
Military Age Population
+%285
Urban Population (%)
+%8
Literacy Rate (%)
+%1
Area (km²)
+%55
📚 Sources
- Publicly available open sources and databases.