LATEST Ancient Prototypes of Proxy Warfare: The Economic and Logistical Burden of Roman and Persian Proxy Networks among Arab Tribes and Caucasian Powers
SEARCH
DB ONLINE
EN ▾
Home› Countries› Philippines
REC // PROFILE
// NATIONAL DEFENSE PROFILE
Philippines flag

Philippines

Archipelagic country in Southeast Asia

POPULATION
115M
ACTIVE PERSONNEL
130K
BUDGET
$5B
NUCLEAR WARHEADS
0
AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
0
MACSI
25
Philippines flag

Philippines

Multi-dimensional military power index · 0–100
Land Power
30
Air Power
20
Naval Power
28
Leadership
30
Strategic
8
Industry
12
C4ISR
18
Logistics
18
Economy
38
Geo-Strategic
65
MACSI(Military Archive Country Strength Index)
25
Philippines MACSI Rating
59/190
WORLD RANKING
Philippines · 10 axes scored
Land Power
30
Air Power
20
Naval Power
28
Leadership
30
Strategic
8
Industry
12
C4ISR
18
Logistics
18
Economy
38
Geo-Strategic
65
ⓘ 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
Philippines
Government
Republic
Population
115.00M
Area
300,000 km²
GDP (Nominal)
$439.0B
Active Personnel
130.0K
Reserve Personnel
130.0K
Defense Budget
$5.0B · %1 GDP
Conscription
None
⚠ ONGOING CONFLICT
Battle of Danag
2020 · to present
ACTIVE
CONFLICT ONGOING
02 / Military Strength · 76 metrics · 9 categories
25
TIER D MACSI · ABSOLUTE POWER · #59 WORLD
Land Power
30
Air Power
20
Naval Power
28
Leadership
30
Strategic
8
Industry
12
C4ISR
18
Logistics
18
Economy
38
Geo-Strategic
65
MACSIMilitary Archive Country Strength Index
#CountryOverallLandAirNavalLeadershipStrategicIndustryC4ISRLogisticsEconomy
#57Venezuela25403025201212202016
#58Bulgaria25282522251535222227
#59Philippines2530202830812181838
#60Peru2430182533822222540
#61Lithuania2420108451212352022
Comparison countries are selected automatically based on global rankings.
Personnel Structure
Total Population: 115.0M
Active130K
Reserve130K
Paramilitary100K
Mobilization capacity: %0.31 of total population
Economic Burden
$5.0B 1% of GDP
0% 5%+
Per Capita $43/yr
Per Soldier $38,462/yr
Strategic Infrastructure
Military Airports 10
Total Airports 250
Major Ports 10
Coastline 36,289 km
Oil Production 20K bbl/day
All Military Metrics 75 metrics · 9 categories
01 Personnel 7
  • Active Personnel 130,000
  • Reserve Personnel 130,000
  • Paramilitary Personnel 100,000
  • Total Military Personnel 260,000
  • Available for Military Service 25,000,000
  • Reaching Military Age Annually 1,500,000
  • Conscription Status None
02 Land Forces 12
03 Air Forces 12
  • Total Aircraft 200
  • Fighter Aircraft Count 12
  • Ground Attack Aircraft Count 0
  • Bomber Aircraft Count 0
  • Transport Aircraft Count 15
  • Tanker Aircraft Count 0
  • AWACS Count 0
  • Trainer Aircraft Count 20
  • Total Helicopters 100
  • Attack Helicopter Count 10
  • Transport Helicopter Count 30
  • UAV Count 10
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 20
  • Total Submarines 2
  • SSN Count 0
  • SSBN Count 0
  • Patrol Boat Count 50
05 Strategic Forces 9
06 Budget & Economy 10
  • Defense Budget (USD) 5,000,000,000 USD
  • Defense Budget (% of GDP) 1 %
  • Defense Budget per Capita (USD) 43 USD
  • GDP (Nominal, USD) 439,000,000,000 USD
  • GDP (PPP, USD) 1,300,000,000,000 USD
  • Arms Exports (USD) 0 USD
  • Arms Imports (USD) 2,500,000,000 USD
  • Defense Industry Rank 0
  • Defense Industry Size (USD) 0 USD
  • Defense Sector Employment 0
07 Logistics & Infrastructure 6
  • Military Airport Count 10
  • Total Airport Count 250
  • Major Port Count 10
  • Oil Production (bbl/day) 20,000 bbl/day
  • Oil Reserves (bbl) 138,000,000 bbl
  • Coastline (km) 36,289 km
08 Demographics 5
  • Total Population 115,000,000
  • Military Age Population 45,000,000
  • Urban Population (%) 47 %
  • Literacy Rate (%) 96 %
  • Area (km²) 300,000 km²
09 Government & Alliances 3
03 / Inventory · 531 systems · 80 categories · 204,464 units
Force Composition
Not yet entered. This chart will populate automatically once inventory data is added.
Status & Age Distribution
Status
371
Active 371 Retired 160
Age Profile
47years
average
%19
<10 yrs
Aging Fleet
1899–2027
Inventory 531 systems · 31 categories · 204,464 units
ARMOURED VEHICLES
ARTILLERY & MISSILE SYSTEMS
AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS
MINES & EXPLOSIVE DEVICES
FIREARMS
GRENADE LAUNCHERS & GRENADES
OPTICS & TARGETING
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
MILITARY VEHICLES
FIGHTER & ATTACK AIRCRAFT
BOMBER AIRCRAFT
TRANSPORT & CARGO AIRCRAFT
HELICOPTERS
UAV / DRONES
SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT
TRAINING AIRCRAFT
CARRIERS & AMPHIBIOUS
SURFACE COMBATANTS
AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE SHIPS
MINE WARFARE & PATROL
NAVAL WEAPON SYSTEMS
ATGM
ANTI-SHIP MISSILES
AIR-TO-AIR MISSILES
AIR-TO-SURFACE MISSILES
CRUISE MISSILES
BALLISTIC (CONVENTIONAL)
GUIDED BOMBS
UNGUIDED AERIAL MUNITIONS
RADAR SYSTEMS
MILITARY COMMS
RECENT ACQUISITIONS & MODERNIZATION NEED
LAST 5 ACQUISITIONS
SYSTEMS 20+ YEARS IN SERVICE
04 / Defense Sector · 4 companies · 14 systems produced · 38 deals
DEFENSE TRADE BALANCE annual estimate · from DB
Defense Industry Size
$0
annual output value
Sector Employment
0
total employees
↗ EXPORTS
$0
↘ IMPORTS
$2.5 Mr
⚖ NET BALANCE
$-2.5 Mr
NET IMPORTER
In exports 159
In imports 20
Export per Capita $0.00 per citizen
Import per Capita $21.7 per citizen
OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE & SECTOR STARS
OWNERSHIP DISTRIBUTION
Fully State1
Private-Closed2
SECTOR STARS
WIDEST PORTFOLIO
🎯 Armscor
5 distinct systems
SECTOR HERITAGE
OLDEST COMPANY
Philippine Marine Corps
1950 (76 years old)
NEWEST COMPANY
United Defense Manufacturing Corporation
2006 (20 years old)
Sector average age 48 years
PRODUCTION PROFILE
14
Total Systems
12
Ongoing
2
Ended
60
Avg. MASS Score
DOMAIN DISTRIBUTION · Still Producing 12 · No Longer Produced 2
Land 10
Naval 4
ALL COMPANIES 4 companies · 4 active
Sort:
Company Revenue Systems Score
Armscor — 5 —
Josefa Slipways — 2 —
Philippine Marine Corps — 1 —
United Defense Manufacturing Corporation — 1 —
RECENT DEFENSE DEALS0 export · 36 import · 2 domestic
DirectionYearCounterpartyProduct / ServiceQuantityAmountTypeStatus
↘2025United KingdomAW159 Wildcat6—new-buildordered
↘2025IsraelATMOS 200012—new-buildordered
↘—→2024United StatesTyphon missile launcher——aidDelivered
↘2023United StatesCessna AC-208B Combat Caravan1—new-buildordered
↘2023South KoreaDasan Machineries K165,755—new-buildDelivered
↘—→2023TurkeyTAI/Leonardo T129 ATAK6—new-buildDelivered
↘—→2022IsraelATMOS 200012—new-buildDelivered
↘—→2022Czech RepublicCZ P-10 C2,541—new-buildDelivered
↘2021BrazilTaurus T412,000—new-buildordered
↘2020Czech RepublicPandur II10—new-buildDelivered
↘—→2019United KingdomAW159 Wildcat2—new-buildDelivered
↘2018South KoreaS&T Motiv K16——new-buildDelivered
↘2017People's Republic of ChinaType 85 Sniper Rifle60—exportconfirmed
↘—→2017United StatesM40 rifle85—aidDelivered
↘—→2017People's Republic of ChinaNorinco CQ6,000—giftDelivered
↘2013United StatesBeretta Nano40—new-buildDelivered
↘—→2011United StatesSavage 10FP——license-productionDelivered
⟳1997Domestic supplyFloro MK-910—new-buildDelivered
↘1997United KingdomPeacock-class corvette3—second-handDelivered
↘—→1997United KingdomJacinto-class corvette3—second-handDelivered
⟳1996→1997Domestic supplyFloro MK-975$2 Mnew-buildDelivered
↘1991United KingdomGKN Simba150$54 Mlicense-productionDelivered
↘1975United StatesLVT-550—new-buildDelivered
↘1975VietnamMiguel Malvar-class corvette5—second-handDelivered
↘1973GermanyUR-4169—new-buildDelivered
↘—→1973United StatesC-123K Provider19—aidDelivered
↘—→1948United StatesMiguel Malvar-class corvette6—aidDelivered
↘—SerbiaZastava M93 Black Arrow49—new-buildDelivered
↘—PolandPM-84 Glauberyt——new-build
↘—PortugalBravia Chaimite13—new-buildDelivered
↘—United StatesCessna AC-208B Combat Caravan2—giftDelivered
↘—IsraelIWI Arad358—new-buildDelivered
↘—IndiaAdvanced Towed Artillery Gun System——aidordered
↘—IsraelIAI RQ-5 Hunter——new-buildDelivered
↘—United StatesCurtiss HS3—Delivered
↘—IndonesiaAntasena-class combat boat——new-buildordered
↘—IsraelBUL Cherokee1,000—new-buildDelivered
↘—IsraelMerkava1—license-productionDelivered
1 / 4
ALL-TIME ARMS TRADE38transactions · inflation-adjusted
↗ EXPORTS
—
0transactions
↘ IMPORTS
$128 M
36transactions
Σ TOTAL
$128 M
38transactions
CountryExport (→)Import (←)Total
United Kingdom—$128 M$128 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 16 countries
  1. #1
    GA Personal Defense Weapon
    Personal Defense Weapons (PDW)
    10country
  2. #27country
  3. #32country
  4. #4
    Armscor M16 22
    Semi-Automatic Rifles
    2country
  1. #5
    PVAR rifle
    Assault Rifles
    1country
  2. #6
    Armscor M1700
    Bolt-Action Rifles
    1country
  3. #7
    Floro PDW
    Assault Rifles
    1country
  4. #81country
05 / History & Conflicts · 13 armed events
Fire Line Most active: Cold War
Pre-WWI / Industrial Age 1850–1913
5
World War I 1914–1918
—
Interwar Period 1919–1938
—
World War II 1939–1945
4
Early Cold War 1946–1962
3
Cold War 1963–1991
13
Post-Cold War 1992–2009
12
Modern Era 2010+
4
Alliance Network by past conflicts
Based on conflicts fought on the same or opposing side.
War Statistics Philippines · 41 conflicts
41Conflicts
2Wins
0Losses
0Draws
0Ongoing
100% win rate
39 primary actor 2 supporter 1896–2020
Human Cost · Philippines
1,600Military
50Civilian
0Displaced
Data as of 2026; figures may vary by source.

📜 Chronological Conflict List

41 conflicts · newest to oldest
Conflict Years Opponent Role Outcome
Battle of Danag 2020–present Abu Sayyaf Primary —
Battle of Tipo-Tipo 2016–present Abu Sayyaf Primary —
Operation Darkhorse Special Op. 2014 Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters Primary —
Zamboanga City crisis 2013–present Intervention Primary —
Operation Ocean Shield Special Op. 2009–2016 Somali pirates Primary —
Manila Peninsula rebellion Insurgency 2007–present Bagong Katipuneros (Magdalo Group) Primary —
Battle of the Buliok Complex 2003–present Moro Islamic Liberation Front Primary —
Oakwood mutiny 2003–present Magdalo Group Primary —
Operation Enduring Freedom – Philippines Special Op. 2002–2017 Intervention Primary —
2001 Misuari rebellion Insurgency 2001–present (Misuari faction) Primary —
Operation Enduring Freedom Special Op. 2001–2014 Intervention Primary —
Operation Audacity Special Op. 2000 Moro Islamic Liberation Front Primary —
Operation Valiancy Special Op. 2000 Moro Islamic Liberation Front Primary —
Battle of Camp Abubakar 2000 Moro Islamic Liberation Front Primary —
2000 Philippine campaign against the Moro Islamic Liberation Front 2000 Moro Islamic Liberation Front Primary Draw
United Nations Operation in Somalia II Special Op. 1993–1995 Intervention Primary —
1990 Mindanao crisis Coup 1990 Federal Republic of Mindanao Primary —
1990 Hotel Delfino Siege 1990–present Reform the Armed Forces Movement Primary —
1989 Philippine coup attempt Coup 1989 Reform the Armed Forces Movement Primary Decisive Win
August 1987 Philippine coup attempt Coup 1987 Reform the Armed Forces Movement Primary —
January 1987 Philippine coup attempt Coup 1987 Guardians Brotherhood Primary —
February 1986 Reform the Armed Forces Movement coup Coup 1986–present Reform the Armed Forces Movement Primary —
Battle of Jolo 1974–present Intervention Primary —
1970 in the Vietnam War Interstate 1970–present Communist forces: Viet Cong Khmer Rouge Pathet Lao Primary Ongoing
1969 in the Vietnam War Interstate 1969–present Communist forces: Viet Cong Khmer Rouge Pathet Lao Primary Ongoing
1968 in the Vietnam War Interstate 1968–present Communist forces: Viet Cong Khmer Rouge Pathet Lao Primary Tactical Win
1967 in the Vietnam War Interstate 1967–present Communist forces: Viet Cong Pathet Lao Primary Ongoing
1966 in the Vietnam War Interstate 1966–present Communist forces: Viet Cong Pathet Lao Primary Ongoing
Operation Attleboro Special Op. 1966 Viet Cong North Vietnam Secondary Tactical Win
Vietnam War Proxy 1955–1975 {{Plainlist| (from 1959) }} Primary Decisive Win
Chinese Spring Offensive Proxy 1951 Intervention Primary Tactical Win
Korean War Interstate 1950–1953 {{Plainlist | }} Primary —
Talisay Landing Special Op. 1945–present Intervention Primary Decisive Win
Battle of Luzon Interstate 1945 Intervention Primary Decisive Win
Hukbalahap Rebellion Insurgency 1942–1954 {{nowrap| Philippine Communist Party}} Primary Decisive Win
Japanese invasion of Lingayen Gulf Interstate 1941–present Intervention Secondary Decisive Loss
Battle of Perez Dasmariñas Interstate 1897–present Katipunan Magdalo Primary —
Battle of Zapote Bridge Interstate 1897–present Katipunan Magdalo Primary —
Battle of Binakayan–Dalahican Interstate 1896 Intervention Primary —
Battle of Talisay Interstate 1896–present Intervention Primary —
Battles of Batangas Interstate 1896–present Katipunan Magdiwang Primary —
1 / 5
06 / Geostrategy · comparative
A
VS
B
PhilippinesvsVenezuela
01Personnel
Active Personnel
▲ 130,000+%6123,000
Reserve Personnel
▲ 130,000+%6380,000
Paramilitary Personnel
100,000=100,000
Total Military Personnel
260,000+%17303,000 ▲
Available for Military Service
▲ 25,000,000+%2577,000,000
Reaching Military Age Annually
▲ 1,500,000+%233450,000
Conscription Duration (days)
—36 day
02Land Forces
Total Tanks
0+%100220 ▲
IFV Count
0+%100100 ▲
APC Count
▲ 400+%33300
Recon Vehicle Count
0+%10050 ▲
MRAP Count
▲ 200+%30050
Towed Artillery Count
▲ 1,000+%100500
Self-Propelled Artillery Count
0+%10050 ▲
MLRS Count
0+%10050 ▲
Mortar Count
▲ 1,000+%233300
ATGM Launcher Count
▲ 500+%150200
SHORAD Count
0=0
MANPADS Count
500=500
03Air Forces
Total Aircraft
▲ 200+%100100
Fighter Aircraft Count
12+%15030 ▲
Ground Attack Aircraft Count
0+%10010 ▲
Bomber Aircraft Count
0=0
Transport Aircraft Count
15+%3320 ▲
Tanker Aircraft Count
0=0
AWACS Count
0=0
Trainer Aircraft Count
20=20
Total Helicopters
▲ 100+%2580
Attack Helicopter Count
10+%20030 ▲
Transport Helicopter Count
30=30
UAV Count
10=10
04Naval Forces
Total Ships
▲ 100+%10050
Aircraft Carrier Count
0=0
Amphibious Assault Ship Count
0=0
Cruiser Count
0=0
Destroyer Count
0=0
Frigate Count
▲ 10+%676
Corvette Count
▲ 20+%1000
Total Submarines
2=2
SSN Count
0=0
SSBN Count
0=0
Patrol Boat Count
▲ 50+%40010
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)
▲ 5,000,000,000 USD+%2331,500,000,000 USD
Defense Budget (% of GDP)
1 %+%501.5 % ▲
Defense Budget per Capita (USD)
43 USD+%2353 USD ▲
GDP (Nominal, USD)
▲ 439,000,000,000 USD+%37792,000,000,000 USD
GDP (PPP, USD)
▲ 1,300,000,000,000 USD+%333300,000,000,000 USD
Arms Exports (USD)
0 USD=0 USD
Arms Imports (USD)
▲ 2,500,000,000 USD×25.0100,000,000 USD
Defense Industry Rank
0=0
Defense Industry Size (USD)
0 USD=0 USD
Defense Sector Employment
0=0
07Logistics & Infrastructure
Military Airport Count
10+%5015 ▲
Total Airport Count
250+%60400 ▲
Major Port Count
▲ 10+%1005
Oil Production (bbl/day)
20,000 bbl/day×35.0700,000 bbl/day ▲
Oil Reserves (bbl)
138,000,000 bbl×2195.7303,000,000,000 bbl ▲
Coastline (km)
▲ 36,289 km×13.02,800 km
08Demographics
Total Population
▲ 115,000,000+%30828,200,000
Military Age Population
▲ 45,000,000+%30911,000,000
Urban Population (%)
47 %+%10295 % ▲
Literacy Rate (%)
96 %+%197 % ▲
Area (km²)
300,000 km²+%205916,445 km² ▲
📚 Sources
  1. Publicly available open sources and databases.