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Mexico

Country in North America

POPULATION
128M
ACTIVE PERSONNEL
181K
BUDGET
$10B
NUCLEAR WARHEADS
0
AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
0
MACSI
22
Mexico flag

Mexico

Multi-dimensional military power index · 0–100
Land Power
25
Air Power
12
Naval Power
18
Leadership
28
Strategic
5
Industry
15
C4ISR
20
Logistics
25
Economy
58
Geo-Strategic
30
MACSI(Military Archive Country Strength Index)
22
Mexico MACSI Rating
70/190
WORLD RANKING
Mexico · 10 axes scored
Land Power
25
Air Power
12
Naval Power
18
Leadership
28
Strategic
5
Industry
15
C4ISR
20
Logistics
25
Economy
58
Geo-Strategic
30
ⓘ 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
Mexico
Government
Federal Republic
Population
128.46M
Area
1,964,375 km²
GDP (Nominal)
$1.76T
Active Personnel
181.0K
Reserve Personnel
300.0K
Defense Budget
$10.0B
Conscription
None
⚠ ONGOING CONFLICT
2026 Jalisco operation
2026 · to present
ACTIVE
CONFLICT ONGOING
02 / Military Strength · 76 metrics · 9 categories
22
TIER D MACSI · ABSOLUTE POWER · #70 WORLD
Land Power
25
Air Power
12
Naval Power
18
Leadership
28
Strategic
5
Industry
15
C4ISR
20
Logistics
25
Economy
58
Geo-Strategic
30
MACSIMilitary Archive Country Strength Index
#CountryOverallLandAirNavalLeadershipStrategicIndustryC4ISRLogisticsEconomy
#68Oman2320282528810202214
#69Nigeria2335242022818152040
#70Mexico2225121828515202558
#71Uzbekistan213525020312152025
#72Angola214028122588121517
Comparison countries are selected automatically based on global rankings.
Personnel Structure
Total Population: 128.5M
Active181K
Reserve300K
Paramilitary150K
Mobilization capacity: %0.49 of total population
Economic Burden
$10.0B 0% of GDP
0% 5%+
Per Capita $78/yr
Per Soldier $55,249/yr
Strategic Infrastructure
Military Airports 20
Total Airports 1,500
Major Ports 10
Coastline 10,143 km
Oil Production 1.8M bbl/day
All Military Metrics 75 metrics · 9 categories
01 Personnel 7
  • Active Personnel 181,000
  • Reserve Personnel 300,000
  • Paramilitary Personnel 150,000
  • Total Military Personnel 481,000
  • Available for Military Service 40,000,000
  • Reaching Military Age Annually 2,000,000
  • Conscription Status None
02 Land Forces 12
03 Air Forces 12
  • Total Aircraft 300
  • Fighter Aircraft Count 100
  • Ground Attack Aircraft Count 50
  • Bomber Aircraft Count 0
  • Transport Aircraft Count 50
  • Tanker Aircraft Count 5
  • AWACS Count 0
  • Trainer Aircraft Count 100
  • Total Helicopters 200
  • Attack Helicopter Count 100
  • Transport Helicopter Count 100
  • UAV Count 100
04 Naval Forces 11
  • Total Ships 100
  • Aircraft Carrier Count 0
  • Amphibious Assault Ship Count 0
  • Cruiser Count 0
  • Destroyer Count 0
  • Frigate Count 10
  • Corvette Count 0
  • Total Submarines 0
  • SSN Count 0
  • SSBN Count 0
  • Patrol Boat Count 50
05 Strategic Forces 9
06 Budget & Economy 10
  • Defense Budget (USD) 10,000,000,000 USD
  • Defense Budget (% of GDP) 0 %
  • Defense Budget per Capita (USD) 78 USD
  • GDP (Nominal, USD) 1,760,000,000,000 USD
  • GDP (PPP, USD) 2,700,000,000,000 USD
  • Arms Exports (USD) 100,000,000 USD
  • Arms Imports (USD) 500,000,000 USD
  • Defense Industry Rank 30
  • Defense Industry Size (USD) 5,000,000,000 USD
  • Defense Sector Employment 150,000
07 Logistics & Infrastructure 6
  • Military Airport Count 20
  • Total Airport Count 1,500
  • Major Port Count 10
  • Oil Production (bbl/day) 1,800,000 bbl/day
  • Oil Reserves (bbl) 6,000,000,000 bbl
  • Coastline (km) 10,143 km
08 Demographics 5
  • Total Population 128,455,567
  • Military Age Population 60,000,000
  • Urban Population (%) 80 %
  • Literacy Rate (%) 95 %
  • Area (km²) 1,964,375 km²
09 Government & Alliances 3
03 / Inventory · 403 systems · 69 categories · 108,167 units
Force Composition
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Status & Age Distribution
Status
266
Active 266 Retired 137
Age Profile
59years
average
%4
<10 yrs
Aging Fleet
1852–2021
Inventory 403 systems · 25 categories · 108,167 units
ARMOURED VEHICLES
ARTILLERY & MISSILE SYSTEMS
AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS
FIREARMS
GRENADE LAUNCHERS & GRENADES
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
MILITARY VEHICLES
FIGHTER & ATTACK AIRCRAFT
BOMBER AIRCRAFT
TRANSPORT & CARGO AIRCRAFT
HELICOPTERS
UAV / DRONES
SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT
TRAINING AIRCRAFT
SURFACE COMBATANTS
AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE SHIPS
MINE WARFARE & PATROL
NAVAL WEAPON SYSTEMS
FUTURE / CONCEPT NAVAL
ATGM
ANTI-SHIP MISSILES
AIR-TO-AIR MISSILES
UNGUIDED AERIAL MUNITIONS
NAVAL SAM
RADAR SYSTEMS
RECENT ACQUISITIONS & MODERNIZATION NEED
LAST 5 ACQUISITIONS
SYSTEMS 20+ YEARS IN SERVICE
04 / Defense Sector · 5 companies · 16 systems produced · 30 deals
DEFENSE TRADE BALANCE annual estimate · from DB
Defense Industry Size
$5.0 Mr
annual output value
Sector Employment
150 K
total employees
↗ EXPORTS
$100 M
↘ IMPORTS
$500 M
⚖ NET BALANCE
$-400 M
NET IMPORTER
In exports 45
In imports 71
Export per Capita $0.78 per citizen
Import per Capita $3.9 per citizen
💡International's annual revenue ($1.0B) exceeds Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's entire GDP ($950M).
📊Mexico's total recorded company revenue ($1.0B) exceeds Saint Vincent and the Grenadines's entire GDP ($950M).
OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE & SECTOR STARS
OWNERSHIP DISTRIBUTION
Public-Listed1
SECTOR STARS
LARGEST
◆ International
$1.0B
WIDEST PORTFOLIO
🎯 Hydra Technologies
2 distinct systems
MOST EMPLOYEES
👥 International
15K employees
SECTOR HERITAGE
OLDEST COMPANY
Mexico
1810 (216 years old)
NEWEST COMPANY
International
1986 (40 years old)
Sector average age 124 years
PRODUCTION PROFILE
16
Total Systems
12
Ongoing
4
Ended
56
Avg. MASS Score
DOMAIN DISTRIBUTION · Still Producing 12 · No Longer Produced 4
Land 10
Naval 4
Air 2
🎖 Highest MASS score: Mexican Mauser Model 1954 (71) Methodology →
ALL COMPANIES 5 companies · 5 active
Sort:
Company Revenue Systems Score
International NAV $1.0B 1 —
Hydra Technologies — 2 —
Mexico — 1 —
Productos Mendoza — 2 —
Secretary of The Navy Shipyards — 1 —
RECENT DEFENSE DEALS1 export · 28 import · 1 domestic
DirectionYearCounterpartyProduct / ServiceQuantityAmountTypeStatus
↘2014IsraelAeronautics Defense Dominator2—new-buildDelivered
↘2004IsraelSa'ar 4.5-class missile boat2—second-handDelivered
↘2003—CH-53D (ex-Israeli surplus)4—SaleDelivered
↘2002SwedenCB90N-class fast assault craft8—license-productionDelivered
↘2002SwedenCB90-class fast assault craft8—license-productionDelivered
↘1999→2001SwedenCB90N-class fast assault craft40—new-buildDelivered
↘1999→2001SwedenCB90-class fast assault craft40—new-buildDelivered
↘1992FranceFennec4—new-buildDelivered
↘1988FranceMO-120-RT32—new-buildDelivered
↘1984→1985FrancePanhard VBL40—new-buildDelivered
↗1948IsraelSaint Chamond-Mondragón——second-handDelivered
↘1937United StatesVought O2U Corsair10—new-buildDelivered
↘1929United StatesVought O2U Corsair12—new-buildDelivered
↘1929United StatesO2U-1 Corsair12—new-buildDelivered
↘1929United StatesO2U-4 Corsair12—new-buildDelivered
↘1924BrazilDeodoro-class coastal defence ship1—second-handDelivered
↘—→1924BrazilQF 6-pounder Hotchkiss——second-handDelivered
↘1908SwitzerlandMondragón rifle4,000—new-buildCancelled
↘1908United StatesColt M1902800—new-buildDelivered
↘1894SwitzerlandMondragón rifle200—new-build
↘1893SwitzerlandMondragón rifle50—new-build
↘1880United StatesRemington Model 18751,000—new-buildDelivered
⟳—Domestic supplyVought O2U Corsair31—license-productionDelivered
↘—United StatesO2U-4 Corsair31—license-productionDelivered
↘—FrancePanhard VCR46—new-buildDelivered
↘—BelgiumTimoney95—second-handDelivered
↘—United StatesVought OS2U Kingfisher6—new-buildDelivered
↘—United StatesOS2U-3 Kingfisher6—new-buildDelivered
↘—United StatesSC-497-class submarine chaser3—leaseDelivered
↘—AustriaSteyr Model 1912 Mauser——new-build
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MOST POPULAR PRODUCTSused by 17 countries
  1. #112country
  2. #2
    Mondragón rifle
    Bolt-Action Rifles
    3country
  3. #3
    Mendoza RM2
    Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW)
    2country
  4. #4
    Mendoza C-1934
    Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW)
    2country
  1. #5
    Mexican Mauser Model 1954
    Bolt-Action Rifles
    1country
  2. #6
    Montes Azules-class landing ship
    Landing Ship Tank (LST)
    1country
  3. #71country
  4. #8
    FX05 Xiuhcoatl
    Sniper Rifles
    1country
05 / History & Conflicts · 46 armed events
Fire Line Most active: Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
Pre-WWI / Industrial Age 1850–1913
44
World War I 1914–1918
9
Interwar Period 1919–1938
4
World War II 1939–1945
2
Early Cold War 1946–1962
1
Cold War 1963–1991
1
Post-Cold War 1992–2009
1
Modern Era 2010+
2
Alliance Network by past conflicts
Based on conflicts fought on the same or opposing side.
War Statistics Mexico · 64 conflicts
64Conflicts
5Wins
5Losses
1Draws
0Ongoing
50% win rate
64 primary actor 1851–2026
Human Cost · Mexico
1,520Military
850Civilian
0Displaced
Data as of 2026; figures may vary by source.

📜 Chronological Conflict List

60 conflicts · newest to oldest
Conflict Years Opponent Role Outcome
2026 Jalisco operation Special Op. 2026–present Jalisco New Generation Cartel Primary —
Battle of Culiacán Interstate 2019–present Sinaloa Cartel Primary —
Zapatista uprising Insurgency 1994–present EZLN Primary —
Colombian conflict Insurgency 1964–present Intervention Primary —
Dirty War Interstate 1954–2000 Far-left groups Primary Decisive Win
Battle of Luzon Interstate 1945 Intervention Primary Decisive Win
Battle of the Caribbean Interstate 1941–1945 Axis: Primary Decisive Win
Battle of Tepatitlán Insurgency 1929–present Cristeros Primary —
Siege of Naco Insurgency 1929 Escobar rebels Primary —
Battle of Cerro del Gallo 1927–present Intervention Primary —
Battle of San Julián Insurgency 1927–present Cristeros Primary —
Battle of Ambos Nogales Civil War 1918–present Intervention Primary Decisive Loss
Pancho Villa Expedition Special Op. 1917–present Intervention Primary —
Battle of Carrizal Civil War 1916–present Intervention Primary Decisive Loss
Battle of Parral Civil War 1916–present Intervention Primary —
First Battle of Topolobampo Civil War 1914–present Huertistas Primary —
Fourth Battle of Topolobampo Civil War 1914–present Huertistas Primary —
Second Battle of Topolobampo Civil War 1914–present Hueristas Primary —
Third Battle of Topolobampo Civil War 1914–present Huertistas Primary —
Battle of Veracruz Civil War 1914 Intervention Primary Decisive Loss
Ten Tragic Days Coup 1913 (Rebels) Porfiristas Reyistas Felicistas Supported by: Primary —
Magonista rebellion of 1911 Insurgency 1911–present Intervention Primary —
Mexican Border War Interstate 1910–1919 Intervention Primary Decisive Loss
Bandit War Interstate 1910–1918 Intervention Primary Decisive Loss
Garza Revolution 1891–1893 Garzistas Primary Decisive Win
Totoposte Wars Interstate 1890–1906 Intervention Primary Draw
Renegade period of the Apache Wars Interstate 1887–1924 Apache Primary Decisive Win
Battle of Tecoac 1876–present Tuxtepec rebels Primary —
Battle of Boca Teacapan 1870–present United States Primary Decisive Loss
Third Battle of Puebla 1867–present Mexican Empire Primary —
Siege of Querétaro 1867 Mexican Empire Primary —
Battle of Chihuahua 1866–present French Empire Mexican Empire Primary —
Battle of Bagdad 1866–present {{plainlist| Mexican Empire French Empire }} Primary —
Battle of La Carbonera 1866–present Intervention Primary —
Battle of Miahuatlán 1866–present Intervention Primary —
Battle of Guayabo 1866–present French Empire Primary Decisive Win
Battle of Tacámbaro 1865–present {{plainlist | Mexican Empire }} Belgian Legion Primary —
Battle of la Loma 1865–present Mexican Empire Belgian Legion Primary —
Battle of San Juan Bautista 1864–present Mexican Republicans Primary —
Battle of San Pedro 1864–present Mexican Republicans Primary —
Capture of Mazatlán 1864–present French Empire Primary —
Capture of Monterrey 1864–present Mexican Empire Primary —
Battle of Guanajuato 1863–present Mexican Empire Primary —
Capture of Morelia 1863–present French Empire Primary —
Battle of San Pablo del Monte 1863–present France Primary Decisive Loss
Battle of Camarón 1863–present Intervention Primary —
Battle of Acapulco 1863 French Empire Primary Decisive Loss
Siege of Puebla 1863 Mexican Empire Primary —
Battle of Puebla 1862–present France Primary Tactical Win
Battle of Atlixco 1862–present French Empire Second Mexican Empire Primary —
Battle of Fortín 1862–present France Primary Decisive Loss
Battle of Las Cumbres 1862–present Intervention Primary —
Battle of Barranca Seca 1862–present Mexican Republicans Primary —
Battle of Cerro del Borrego 1862–present Mexican Empire Primary —
Battle of Antón Lizardo Civil War 1860–present Liberals Primary —
Battle of Silao 1860–present Conservatives Primary —
Second Siege of Veracruz Civil War 1860 Liberals Supported by: Primary Decisive Loss
Battle of La Ebonal 1859–present Intervention Primary —
Battle of Rio Grande City 1859–present United States Primary —
First Siege of Veracruz Civil War 1859 Liberals Primary —
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06 / Geostrategy · comparative
A
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B
MexicovsOman
01Personnel
Active Personnel
▲ 181,000+%33142,000
Reserve Personnel
▲ 300,000+%1000
Paramilitary Personnel
▲ 150,000×34.14,400
Total Military Personnel
▲ 481,000+%93746,400
Available for Military Service
▲ 40,000,000×33.31,200,000
Reaching Military Age Annually
▲ 2,000,000×20.0100,000
Conscription Duration (days)
—12 day
02Land Forces
Total Tanks
50+%260180 ▲
IFV Count
▲ 1,000+%733120
APC Count
▲ 2,000×13.3150
Recon Vehicle Count
▲ 500×16.730
MRAP Count
▲ 5,000×100.050
Towed Artillery Count
▲ 1,000+%900100
Self-Propelled Artillery Count
▲ 500×25.020
MLRS Count
▲ 100+%45618
Mortar Count
▲ 2,000×20.0100
ATGM Launcher Count
▲ 3,000×30.0100
SHORAD Count
▲ 500+%1000
MANPADS Count
▲ 2,000×40.050
03Air Forces
Total Aircraft
▲ 300+%200100
Fighter Aircraft Count
▲ 100+%15040
Ground Attack Aircraft Count
▲ 50+%40010
Bomber Aircraft Count
0=0
Transport Aircraft Count
▲ 50+%23315
Tanker Aircraft Count
▲ 5+%1502
AWACS Count
0+%1001 ▲
Trainer Aircraft Count
▲ 100+%40020
Total Helicopters
▲ 200+%56730
Attack Helicopter Count
▲ 100+%56715
Transport Helicopter Count
▲ 100+%90010
UAV Count
▲ 100×20.05
04Naval Forces
Total Ships
▲ 100+%73312
Aircraft Carrier Count
0=0
Amphibious Assault Ship Count
0=0
Cruiser Count
0=0
Destroyer Count
0=0
Frigate Count
10=10
Corvette Count
0+%1004 ▲
Total Submarines
0=0
SSN Count
0=0
SSBN Count
0=0
Patrol Boat Count
▲ 50+%31712
05Strategic Forces
Nuclear Warhead Count
0=0
Deployed Warhead Count
0=0
ICBM Count
0=0
SLBM Count
0=0
IRBM Count
0=0
06Budget & Economy
Defense Budget (USD)
10,000,000,000 USD=10,000,000,000 USD
Defense Budget (% of GDP)
0 %+%10012 % ▲
Defense Budget per Capita (USD)
78 USD×27.62,153 USD ▲
GDP (Nominal, USD)
▲ 1,760,000,000,000 USD×21.283,000,000,000 USD
GDP (PPP, USD)
▲ 2,700,000,000,000 USD×15.0180,000,000,000 USD
Arms Exports (USD)
▲ 100,000,000 USD+%1000 USD
Arms Imports (USD)
500,000,000 USD+%4002,500,000,000 USD ▲
Defense Industry Rank
▲ 30+%1000
Defense Industry Size (USD)
▲ 5,000,000,000 USD+%1000 USD
Defense Sector Employment
▲ 150,000+%1000
07Logistics & Infrastructure
Military Airport Count
▲ 20+%2336
Total Airport Count
▲ 1,500×107.114
Major Port Count
▲ 10+%1504
Oil Production (bbl/day)
▲ 1,800,000 bbl/day+%84980,000 bbl/day
Oil Reserves (bbl)
▲ 6,000,000,000 bbl+%135,300,000,000 bbl
Coastline (km)
▲ 10,143 km+%3852,092 km
08Demographics
Total Population
▲ 128,455,567×27.74,644,384
Military Age Population
▲ 60,000,000×40.01,500,000
Urban Population (%)
80 %+%987 % ▲
Literacy Rate (%)
95 %=95 %
Area (km²)
▲ 1,964,375 km²+%535309,500 km²
📚 Sources
  1. Publicly available open sources and databases.