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
Latvia
Government
Parliamentary
Population
1.88M
Area
64,589 km²
GDP (Nominal)
$40.0B
Active Personnel
6.0K
Reserve Personnel
10.0K
Defense Budget
$1.8B · %2.1 GDP
Conscription
Selective
Alliance/Status
NATO
ACTIVE
CONFLICT ONGOING
02 / Military Strength · 76 metrics · 9 categories
15
MACSIMilitary Archive Country Strength Index
| # | Country | Overall | Land | Air | Naval | Leadership | Strategic | Industry | C4ISR | Logistics | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #86 |  Sudan | 16 | 24 | 19 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 24 | 9 | 13 | 7 |
| #87 |  Slovenia | 15 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 30 | 8 | 8 | 25 | 15 | 25 |
| #88 |  Latvia | 15 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 22 | 5 | 6 | 18 | 15 | 16 |
| #89 |  Chad | 14 | 25 | 5 | 1 | 30 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 6 |
| #90 |  Georgia | 14 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 20 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 12 | 5 |
Comparison countries are selected automatically based on global rankings.
Personnel Structure
Total Population: 1.9M
Active6K
Reserve10K
Paramilitary0
Economic Burden
$1.8B 2.1% of GDP
0% 5%+
Per Capita $956/yr
Per Soldier $300,000/yr
Strategic Infrastructure
Military Airports 3
Total Airports 42
Major Ports 1
Coastline 498 km
Oil Production 0 bbl/day
All Military Metrics 76 metrics · 9 categories
01 Personnel 8
- Active Personnel 6,000
- Reserve Personnel 10,000
- Paramilitary Personnel 0
- Total Military Personnel 16,000
- Available for Military Service 500,000
- Reaching Military Age Annually 20,000
- Conscription Status Selective
- Conscription Duration (days) 11 day
02 Land Forces 12
- Total Tanks 123
- IFV Count 200
- APC Count 300
- Recon Vehicle Count 50
- MRAP Count 100
- Towed Artillery Count 100
- Self-Propelled Artillery Count 50
- MLRS Count 50
- Mortar Count 100
- ATGM Launcher Count 200
- SHORAD Count 0
- MANPADS Count 100
03 Air Forces 12
- Total Aircraft 40
- Fighter Aircraft Count 6
- 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 4
- Transport Helicopter Count 10
- 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 5
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) 1,800,000,000 USD
- Defense Budget (% of GDP) 2.1 %
- Defense Budget per Capita (USD) 956 USD
- GDP (Nominal, USD) 40,000,000,000 USD
- GDP (PPP, USD) 70,000,000,000 USD
- Arms Exports (USD) 0 USD
- Arms Imports (USD) 1,200,000,000 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 42
- Major Port Count 1
- Oil Production (bbl/day) 0 bbl/day
- Oil Reserves (bbl) 0 bbl
- Coastline (km) 498 km
08 Demographics 5
- Total Population 1,883,379
- Military Age Population 750,000
- Urban Population (%) 68 %
- Literacy Rate (%) 99.9 %
- Area (km²) 64,589 km²
09 Government & Alliances 3
- Government Type Parliamentary
- NATO Member ✓ Yes
- UN Security Council P5 ✗ No
03 / Inventory · 186 systems · 54 categories · 32,272 units
Force Composition
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Status & Age Distribution
Status
Active 117 Retired 69
Age Profile
51years
average
%15
<10 yrs
Aging Fleet
1918–2026
Suppliers
Countries
-
Russia 38 -
Germany 31 -
United Kingdom 20 -
United States 19 -
Sweden 12 -
Italy 10 -
France 7 -
Finland 5
Companies
Inventory 186 systems · 23 categories · 32,272 units
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ARMOURED VEHICLES
Fiat 3000 6
Tanks · ACTIVE
IS —
Tanks · ACTIVE
Leopard 2 —
Tanks · ACTIVE
T-72 —
Tanks · ACTIVE
T-54 —
Tanks · RETIRED
ASCOD 2 —
Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) · ACTIVE
Tulpar —
Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) · ACTIVE
FV103 Spartan 198
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
KP-car —
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
Patria 6x6 256
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
BRDM-2 —
Recon Vehicles · ACTIVE
Sisu GTP —
Recon Vehicles · ACTIVE
+2 more
ARTILLERY & MISSILE SYSTEMS
120 Krh/40 —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
150 mm mortar —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
2B11 Sani —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
2B14 Podnos —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M120 25
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
Soltam K6 25
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
9cm mortar —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · RETIRED
M1909 —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · RETIRED
Cannone da 47/32 M35 —
Field Guns · ACTIVE
6 inch siege gun M1877 —
Field Guns · RETIRED
7.7 cm FK 96 n.A. —
Field Guns · RETIRED
76 mm divisional gun M1902 —
Field Guns · RETIRED
+4 more
AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS
MINES & EXPLOSIVE DEVICES
FIREARMS
Glock —
Pistols · ACTIVE
PSM pistol —
Pistols · ACTIVE
SIG P210 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Walther PP —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Luger pistol 1,000
Pistols · RETIRED
Mauser C96 65
Pistols · RETIRED
Tokarev —
Pistols · RETIRED
Type 51 —
Pistols · RETIRED
92 espagnol revolver —
Revolvers · RETIRED
Smith & Wesson Model 10 —
Revolvers · RETIRED
H&K UMP —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
Heckler & Koch MP5 —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
+52 more
GRENADE LAUNCHERS & GRENADES
Heckler & Koch AG36 —
Underbarrel Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
Heckler & Koch GMG —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
Milkor 40mm UBGL grenade launcher —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
AGS-17 —
Automatic Grenade Launchers (AGL) · ACTIVE
NGOS —
Hand Grenades · ACTIVE
F1 grenade —
Hand Grenades · RETIRED
Stielhandgranate —
Hand Grenades · RETIRED
Stielhandgranate 39 —
Hand Grenades · RETIRED
AT4 —
Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG) · ACTIVE
RPG-16 —
Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG) · ACTIVE
RPG-7 —
Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG) · ACTIVE
Carl Gustaf —
Recoilless Rifles · ACTIVE
+1 more
MILITARY VEHICLES
FIGHTER & ATTACK AIRCRAFT
Gloster Gladiator 26
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Hawker Hurricane —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Jaktfalken —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
A.1 Balilla —
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
Bristol Bulldog —
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
Bulldog IIA —
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
Buzzard 10
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
CR.1 —
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
Fokker D.VII —
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
Fokker V.24 —
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
Nakajima J.S.S.F. —
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
Nieuport 24 11
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
+7 more
BOMBER AIRCRAFT
Letov Š-16 21
Tactical / Medium Bombers · ACTIVE
1½ Strutter 4
Tactical / Medium Bombers · RETIRED
Airco DH.9 —
Tactical / Medium Bombers · RETIRED
Airco DH.9A —
Tactical / Medium Bombers · RETIRED
Avro 504 —
Tactical / Medium Bombers · RETIRED
Hind —
Tactical / Medium Bombers · RETIRED
Do 22 —
Naval Strike Aircraft · ACTIVE
TRANSPORT & CARGO AIRCRAFT
HELICOPTERS
AB 206 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
AgustaWestland AW109 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
AgustaWestland AW119 Koala 2
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bell 206 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Mil Mi-17 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Mil Mi-8 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
S-70A-9 Black Hawk 2
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk 2
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
UAV / DRONES
SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT
SUBMARINES
MINE WARFARE & PATROL
Alkmaar-class minehunter —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · ACTIVE
Lindau-class minesweeper —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · ACTIVE
Tripartite-class minehunter —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · ACTIVE
Vidar-class minesweeper —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · ACTIVE
MMS minesweeper 2
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · RETIRED
Project 205 Moskit 2
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · ACTIVE
Storm-class torpedo boat 3
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · RETIRED
AUXILIARY & SUPPORT SHIPS
NAVAL WEAPON SYSTEMS
ATGM
AIR-TO-SURFACE MISSILES
BALLISTIC (CONVENTIONAL)
UNGUIDED AERIAL MUNITIONS
LAUNCH VEHICLES
RECENT ACQUISITIONS & MODERNIZATION NEED
LAST 5 ACQUISITIONS
- 2026Archer
- 2023MGM-140 ATACMS
- 2022M109
- 2022S-70A-9 Black Hawk
- 2022Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk
SYSTEMS 20+ YEARS IN SERVICE
- 99yFiat 3000
- 92yKrupp Protze
- 90yZB vz. 30
- 90yFairey Seal
- 88yDo 22
04 / Defense Sector · 2 companies · 4 systems produced · 20 deals
Full Companies List2 defense companies→All Produced Weapons List4 weapon systems→All Defense Deals20 defense deals→
DEFENSE TRADE BALANCE annual estimate · from DB
Defense Industry Size
$0
annual output value
Sector Employment
0
total employees
↗ EXPORTS
$0
↘ IMPORTS
$1.2 Mr
⚖ NET BALANCE
$-1.2 Mr
NET IMPORTER
In exports
In imports
Export per Capita $0.00 per citizen
Import per Capita $637 per citizen
OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE & SECTOR STARS
SECTOR STARS
WIDEST PORTFOLIO
🎯 Riga SECTOR HERITAGE
OLDEST COMPANY
Riga Sector average age 466 years
PRODUCTION PROFILE
4
Total Systems
1
Ongoing
3
Ended
63
Avg. MASS Score
ALL COMPANIES 2 companies · 1 active · 1 defunct
Sort:
Production 4 systems · 3 categories
Show:
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RECENT DEFENSE DEALS0 export · 20 import
| Direction | Year | Counterparty | Product / Service | Quantity | Amount | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ↘ | 2021 | Finland | Patria 6x6 | 200 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2007 | France | Tripartite-class minehunter | 5 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | —→2003 |  Norway | Vidar-class minesweeper | 1 | — | gift | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2000 | Germany | Lindau-class minesweeper | — | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1993 | Sweden | KP-car | 10 | — | gift | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1936 |  Czech Republic | ZB vz. 30 | 11 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1936 | United Kingdom | Bristol Bulldog | 11 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1934 | United Kingdom | Fairey Seal | 4 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1926 | Italy | Fiat 3000 | 6 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1925→1927 | France | Ronis-class submarine | 2 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1921 | Italy | A.1 Balilla | 13 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | Germany | MG 14 | 115 | — | Delivered | ||
| ↘ | — | Sweden | Ksp 58 | — | — | aid | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — |  Estonia | Arsenal submachine gun | — | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | United Kingdom | FV103 Spartan | 198 | — | |||
| ↘ | — | Germany | Project 205 Moskit | 5 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | United Kingdom | Hind | 3 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | Czech Republic | Letov Š-16 | 21 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | United Kingdom | Sea Gladiator | 26 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | Italy | CR.1 | 9 | — | new-build | Delivered |
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MOST POPULAR PRODUCTSused by 4 countries
- #1Ronis-class submarine2countryConventional Submarines
- #2Branson's rifle1countryBolt-Action Rifles
- #3VEF I-161countryAir Superiority Fighters
- #4Osetr-class submarine1countryConventional Submarines
05 / History & Conflicts · 7 armed events
Fire Line Most active: Interwar Period
Alliance Network by past conflicts
◄── Latvia ──►
Based on conflicts fought on the same or opposing side.
War Statistics Latvia · 14 conflicts
14Conflicts
1Wins
0Losses
0Draws
0Ongoing
Highest Own Losses 30,501 Courland Pocket Highest Enemy Losses 117,871 Courland Pocket Longest 17 years Battle of Kamdesh
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 | — |
| Attack on Bari Alai Proxy | 2009–present | Taliban | Primary | — |
| Battle of Kamdesh Proxy | 2009–present | Taliban | Primary | — |
| Operation Harekate Yolo Special Op. | 2007 | Taliban | Primary | — |
| Operation Active Endeavour Special Op. | 2001–2016 | Unspecified terrorist | Primary | — |
| Soviet economic blockade of Lithuania Proxy | 1990 | Intervention | Primary | Ceasefire |
| Courland Pocket Interstate | 1944–1945 | Germany | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Masļenki border incident Special Op. | 1940 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| 1934 Latvian coup d'état Coup | 1934–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Daugavpils Civil War | 1920 | Latvian SSR | Primary | — |
| Liberation of Jelgava Civil War | 1919–present | West Russian Volunteer Army | Primary | — |
| Battle of Cēsis Civil War | 1919 | border|22px Baltische Landeswehr Freikorps | 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
Latvia is positioned within the global security architecture as a NATO member . Geo-Strategic MACSI score: 58.
A
VSB
LatviavsSudan
01Personnel
Active Personnel
×17.3
Reserve Personnel
+%750
Paramilitary Personnel
+%100
Total Military Personnel
×22.4
Available for Military Service
×22.0
Reaching Military Age Annually
×25.0
Conscription Duration (days)
+%118
02Land Forces
Total Tanks
+%266
IFV Count
+%67
APC Count
+%50
Recon Vehicle Count
=
MRAP Count
+%100
Towed Artillery Count
+%200
Self-Propelled Artillery Count
+%100
MLRS Count
=
Mortar Count
+%100
ATGM Launcher Count
+%33
SHORAD Count
=
MANPADS Count
+%100
03Air Forces
Total Aircraft
+%150
Fighter Aircraft Count
+%400
Ground Attack Aircraft Count
+%100
Bomber Aircraft Count
=
Transport Aircraft Count
+%400
Tanker Aircraft Count
=
AWACS Count
=
Trainer Aircraft Count
=
Total Helicopters
+%150
Attack Helicopter Count
+%400
Transport Helicopter Count
+%200
UAV Count
+%100
04Naval Forces
Total Ships
+%100
Aircraft Carrier Count
=
Amphibious Assault Ship Count
=
Cruiser Count
=
Destroyer Count
=
Frigate Count
=
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)
+%50
Defense Budget (% of GDP)
+%43
Defense Budget per Capita (USD)
×38.2
GDP (Nominal, USD)
+%5
GDP (PPP, USD)
+%157
Arms Exports (USD)
=
Arms Imports (USD)
+%140
Defense Industry Rank
=
Defense Industry Size (USD)
=
Defense Sector Employment
=
07Logistics & Infrastructure
Military Airport Count
+%400
Total Airport Count
+%43
Major Port Count
+%100
Oil Production (bbl/day)
+%100
Oil Reserves (bbl)
+%100
Coastline (km)
+%71
08Demographics
Total Population
×25.8
Military Age Population
×16.0
Urban Population (%)
+%89
Literacy Rate (%)
+%67
Area (km²)
×28.8
📚 Sources
- Publicly available open sources and databases.