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
Portugal
Government
Republic
Population
10.30M
Area
92,090 km²
GDP (Nominal)
$260.0B
Active Personnel
27.0K
Reserve Personnel
210.0K
Defense Budget
$3.5B · %1.4 GDP
Conscription
None
Alliance/Status
NATO
9 years 11 months 27 days
TIME WITHOUT CONFLICT
02 / Military Strength · 76 metrics · 9 categories
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MACSIMilitary Archive Country Strength Index
| # | Country | Overall | Land | Air | Naval | Leadership | Strategic | Industry | C4ISR | Logistics | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #37 |  Czech Republic | 35 | 40 | 35 | 0 | 45 | 15 | 45 | 38 | 35 | 46 |
| #38 |  Argentina | 34 | 35 | 22 | 35 | 42 | 15 | 45 | 35 | 38 | 52 |
| #39 |  Portugal | 34 | 25 | 30 | 40 | 45 | 25 | 25 | 40 | 35 | 42 |
| #40 |  Indonesia | 33 | 35 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 15 | 30 | 25 | 30 | 52 |
| #41 |  North Korea | 33 | 55 | 25 | 20 | 30 | 48 | 35 | 20 | 30 | 5 |
Comparison countries are selected automatically based on global rankings.
Personnel Structure
Total Population: 10.3M
Active27K
Reserve210K
Paramilitary40K
Economic Burden
$3.5B 1.4% of GDP
0% 5%+
Per Capita $340/yr
Per Soldier $129,630/yr
Strategic Infrastructure
Military Airports 4
Total Airports 64
Major Ports 3
Coastline 1,793 km
Oil Production 0 bbl/day
All Military Metrics 75 metrics · 9 categories
01 Personnel 7
- Active Personnel 27,000
- Reserve Personnel 210,000
- Paramilitary Personnel 40,000
- Total Military Personnel 237,000
- Available for Military Service 5,000,000
- Reaching Military Age Annually 100,000
- 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 30
- Fighter Aircraft Count 20
- Ground Attack Aircraft Count 0
- Bomber Aircraft Count 0
- Transport Aircraft Count 10
- Tanker Aircraft Count 0
- AWACS Count 0
- Trainer Aircraft Count 10
- Total Helicopters 30
- Attack Helicopter Count 6
- Transport Helicopter Count 24
- UAV Count 0
04 Naval Forces 11
- Total Ships 20
- Aircraft Carrier Count 0
- Amphibious Assault Ship Count 0
- Cruiser Count 0
- Destroyer Count 0
- Frigate Count 5
- Corvette Count 0
- Total Submarines 2
- SSN Count 0
- SSBN Count 0
- Patrol Boat Count 10
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) 3,500,000,000 USD
- Defense Budget (% of GDP) 1.4 %
- Defense Budget per Capita (USD) 340 USD
- GDP (Nominal, USD) 260,000,000,000 USD
- GDP (PPP, USD) 380,000,000,000 USD
- Arms Exports (USD) 150,000,000 USD
- Arms Imports (USD) 1,200,000,000 USD
- Defense Industry Rank 30
- Defense Industry Size (USD) 1,000,000,000 USD
- Defense Sector Employment 20,000
07 Logistics & Infrastructure 6
- Military Airport Count 4
- Total Airport Count 64
- Major Port Count 3
- Oil Production (bbl/day) 0 bbl/day
- Oil Reserves (bbl) 0 bbl
- Coastline (km) 1,793 km
08 Demographics 5
- Total Population 10,300,000
- Military Age Population 7,500,000
- Urban Population (%) 67 %
- Literacy Rate (%) 96 %
- Area (km²) 92,090 km²
09 Government & Alliances 3
- Government Type Republic
- NATO Member ✓ Yes
- UN Security Council P5 ✗ No
03 / Inventory · 579 systems · 87 categories · 34,640 units
Force Composition
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Status & Age Distribution
Status
Active 316 Retired 263
Age Profile
58years
average
%8
<10 yrs
Aging Fleet
1865–2024
Suppliers
Countries
-
United States 151 -
United Kingdom 90 -
Germany 86 -
France 59 -
Italy 27 -
Spain 21 -
Belgium 14
Companies
Inventory 579 systems · 34 categories · 34,640 units
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ARMOURED VEHICLES
Cromwell —
Tanks · ACTIVE
Grizzly I cruiser —
Tanks · ACTIVE
IS —
Tanks · ACTIVE
Leopard 2 37
Tanks · ACTIVE
Leopard 2E —
Tanks · ACTIVE
M24 Chaffee 16
Tanks · ACTIVE
M3 Stuart 90
Tanks · ACTIVE
M41 Walker Bulldog —
Tanks · ACTIVE
M47 Patton —
Tanks · ACTIVE
M48 Patton 86
Tanks · ACTIVE
Valentine 36
Tanks · ACTIVE
Leopard 2A7 —
Tanks · RETIRED
+35 more
ARTILLERY & MISSILE SYSTEMS
120 Krh/40 —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
60 mm mortar M2 —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
Brandt Mle 1935 —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
Brandt Model 27/31 —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
Cardom —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
L16 81mm mortar —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M114 24
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M30 mortar NaN
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
Ordnance QF 25 pounder —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
10.5 cm leFH 18 —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · RETIRED
10.5 cm leFH 18M —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · RETIRED
15 cm sFH 18 —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · RETIRED
+22 more
AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS
Blowpipe 57
MANPADS · ACTIVE
FIM-92 Stinger —
MANPADS · ACTIVE
Starstreak 3
MANPADS · ACTIVE
Martlet —
Medium-Range SAM · ACTIVE
Bofors 40 mm L/70 —
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · ACTIVE
Flugabwehrkanone 20 mm Zwilling 36
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · ACTIVE
M16 Half-track —
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · ACTIVE
M163 Vulcan Air Defense System 36
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · ACTIVE
Oerlikon KD series 35mm cannon —
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · ACTIVE
QF 3.7-inch anti-aircraft gun —
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · ACTIVE
Rh 202 36
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · ACTIVE
Skyranger 30 16
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · ACTIVE
+3 more
MINES & EXPLOSIVE DEVICES
FIREARMS
Astra 600 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Astra A-100 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Beretta 92 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Beretta Px4 Storm —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Browning Hi-Power —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Desert Eagle —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Glock —
Pistols · ACTIVE
H&K USP —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Heckler & Koch P30 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Heckler & Koch P7 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Heckler & Koch USP Compact —
Pistols · ACTIVE
JO.LO.AR. —
Pistols · ACTIVE
+135 more
GRENADE LAUNCHERS & GRENADES
Heckler & Koch AG36 —
Underbarrel Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
M203 —
Underbarrel Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
Brügger & Thomet GL-06 —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
C90-CR —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
DOM Dilagrama m/65 —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
Heckler & Koch GMG —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
Heckler & Koch HK69A1 —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
LG1 —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
M79 grenade launcher —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
Milkor 40mm UBGL grenade launcher —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
SB LAG 40 —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
TBL-37 —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · RETIRED
+11 more
OPTICS & TARGETING
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
MILITARY VEHICLES
NON-LETHAL WEAPONS
FIGHTER & ATTACK AIRCRAFT
Bristol Beaufighter —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Curtiss P-36 Hawk —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Gloster Gladiator 30
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Hawker Hurricane —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Lockheed P-38 Lightning 2
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
de Havilland Vampire 2
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Bell P-39 Airacobra —
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
Buzzard 4
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
De Havilland Vampire NF10 2
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
FO-1 2
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
Hawker Fury —
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
Hawker Sea Hurricane —
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
+23 more
BOMBER AIRCRAFT
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress —
Strategic Bombers · ACTIVE
Consolidated B-24 Liberator 6
Strategic Bombers · ACTIVE
Boeing PB-1 Flying Fortress —
Strategic Bombers · RETIRED
Consolidated PB4Y-1 Liberator 6
Strategic Bombers · RETIRED
Junkers Ju 52 —
Tactical / Medium Bombers · ACTIVE
Airco DH.9A —
Tactical / Medium Bombers · RETIRED
Avro 504 —
Tactical / Medium Bombers · RETIRED
Bristol Blenheim —
Tactical / Medium Bombers · RETIRED
Caudron G.4 —
Tactical / Medium Bombers · RETIRED
Hawker Hart —
Tactical / Medium Bombers · RETIRED
Hind —
Tactical / Medium Bombers · RETIRED
Junkers Ju 86 —
Tactical / Medium Bombers · RETIRED
+21 more
TRANSPORT & CARGO AIRCRAFT
Airbus C-295W —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
C-130A Hercules —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
C-130E Hercules —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
CASA C-212 Aviocar —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Embraer KC-390 6
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Lockheed C-130 Hercules —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Lockheed C-130H Hercules —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Nord Noratlas —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
de Havilland Canada DHC-8 —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
de Havilland Canada DHC-8-100 —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
de Havilland Canada DHC-8-200 —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
de Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
+4 more
TANKER AIRCRAFT
HELICOPTERS
Ka-29TB 6
Attack Helicopters · RETIRED
AS350B Écureuil —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
AS550 Fennec —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
AgustaWestland AW109S Grand —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
AgustaWestland AW119 Koala 7
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Airbus Helicopters H145 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Eurocopter AS350 Écureuil —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
HB350 Esquilo —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Lynx —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Lynx AH1 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
S-70A-9 Black Hawk 13
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk 13
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
+1 more
UAV / DRONES
AeroVironment RQ-20 Puma —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
DJI Matrice series —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
DJI Mavic 2 —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
DJI Mavic Mini —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
RQ-11 Raven —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
Tiptchak —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · RETIRED
SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT
Fokker T.IV 3
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · ACTIVE
Lockheed NP-3 Orion 11
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · ACTIVE
Lockheed NUP-3A Orion 11
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · ACTIVE
Lockheed P-2 Neptune 12
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · ACTIVE
Lockheed P-3 Orion 11
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · ACTIVE
Lockheed P-3C Orion 11
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · ACTIVE
Lockheed RP-3 Orion 11
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · ACTIVE
Lockheed Ventura 42
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · ACTIVE
P-3A Orion 11
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · ACTIVE
B-37 Ventura 42
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · RETIRED
Hudson I —
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · RETIRED
Lockheed DP-2H Neptune 12
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · RETIRED
+19 more
TRAINING AIRCRAFT
CARRIERS & AMPHIBIOUS
DOM LDM 100-class medium landing craft —
Amphibious Assault Ships (LHA/LHD) · ACTIVE
DOM LDM 300-class medium landing craft —
Amphibious Assault Ships (LHA/LHD) · ACTIVE
DOM LDM 400-class medium landing craft —
Amphibious Assault Ships (LHA/LHD) · ACTIVE
LSM-1-class landing ship medium —
Amphibious Assault Ships (LHA/LHD) · ACTIVE
SURFACE COMBATANTS
São Gabriel-class cruiser —
Cruisers · RETIRED
São Rafael-class protected cruiser —
Cruisers · RETIRED
Almirante Clemente-class destroyer —
Destroyers · ACTIVE
DOM Antioquia-class destroyer —
Destroyers · ACTIVE
DOM Vouga-class destroyer —
Destroyers · ACTIVE
1898 program destroyer —
Destroyers · RETIRED
DOM Douro-class destroyer —
Destroyers · RETIRED
G-88 destroyer —
Destroyers · RETIRED
G148-class destroyer —
Destroyers · RETIRED
J, K and N-class destroyer —
Destroyers · RETIRED
Kit-class destroyer —
Destroyers · RETIRED
Lieutenant Pushchin-class destroyer —
Destroyers · RETIRED
+30 more
SUBMARINES
Barracuda-class submarine —
Attack Submarines (SSN) · RETIRED
A-class submarine —
Midget / Coastal Submarines · RETIRED
X-class submarine 2
Midget / Coastal Submarines · RETIRED
Albacora-class submarine —
Conventional Submarines · ACTIVE
Daphné-class submarine —
Conventional Submarines · ACTIVE
Delfim-class submarines —
Conventional Submarines · ACTIVE
N-class submarine —
Conventional Submarines · ACTIVE
Neptuno-class submarine —
Conventional Submarines · ACTIVE
Pietro Micca-class submarine —
Conventional Submarines · ACTIVE
S-class submarine —
Conventional Submarines · ACTIVE
Tridente-class submarine —
Conventional Submarines · ACTIVE
Type 212 submarine of Italy —
Conventional Submarines · ACTIVE
+4 more
AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE SHIPS
DOM Alfange-class large landing craft —
Landing Craft (LCAC, LCM) · ACTIVE
DOM Bombarda-class large landing craft —
Landing Craft (LCAC, LCM) · ACTIVE
LDM 200-class medium landing craft —
Landing Craft (LCAC, LCM) · ACTIVE
LDP 100-class small landing craft —
Landing Craft (LCAC, LCM) · ACTIVE
DOM LDP 200-class small landing craft —
Landing Craft (LCAC, LCM) · ACTIVE
DOM LDP 300-class small landing craft —
Landing Craft (LCAC, LCM) · ACTIVE
small landing craft —
Landing Craft (LCAC, LCM) · ACTIVE
MINE WARFARE & PATROL
Almirante Lacerda-class minesweeper —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · ACTIVE
Bangor-class minesweeper —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · ACTIVE
Bluebird-class minesweeper —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · ACTIVE
Ponta Delgada-class minesweeper —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · ACTIVE
São Jorge-class minesweeper —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · ACTIVE
DOM São Roque-class minesweeper —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · ACTIVE
Tripartite-class minehunter —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · ACTIVE
Agile-class minesweeper —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · RETIRED
Arabis-class minesweeper —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · RETIRED
Belgian MSC-type minesweeper —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · RETIRED
FM Type minesweeper —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · RETIRED
M-class minesweeper —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · RETIRED
+38 more
NAVAL WEAPON SYSTEMS
Black Shark torpedo 24
Torpedoes · ACTIVE
Mark 44 torpedo —
Torpedoes · ACTIVE
Mark 46 —
Torpedoes · ACTIVE
French 100 mm naval gun —
Naval Guns · ACTIVE
OTO Melara 76 mm gun —
Naval Guns · ACTIVE
15 cm SK L/40 gun —
Naval Guns · RETIRED
36-pounder long gun —
Naval Guns · RETIRED
4-pounder long gun —
Naval Guns · RETIRED
Canon de 100 mm Modèle 1891 —
Naval Guns · RETIRED
Hotchkiss gun —
Naval Guns · RETIRED
Paixhans gun —
Naval Guns · RETIRED
QF 3 pounder Hotchkiss —
Naval Guns · RETIRED
+4 more
NUCLEAR BOMBS & WARHEADS
ATGM
Akeron MP —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
BGM-71 TOW —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
MILAN —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
Spike —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
Nord SS.11 —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · RETIRED
Swingfire —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · RETIRED
ANTI-SHIP MISSILES
AIR-TO-AIR MISSILES
GUIDED BOMBS
UNGUIDED AERIAL MUNITIONS
RADAR SYSTEMS
LAUNCH VEHICLES
CBRN DEFENSE
RECENT ACQUISITIONS & MODERNIZATION NEED
LAST 5 ACQUISITIONS
- 2024Starstreak
- 2024AeroVironment RQ-20 Puma
- 2022Embraer KC-390
- 2022Q112862040
- 2021FIM-92 Stinger
SYSTEMS 20+ YEARS IN SERVICE
04 / Defense Sector · 10 companies · 33 systems produced · 55 deals
Full Companies List10 defense companies→All Produced Weapons List33 weapon systems→All Defense Deals55 defense deals→
DEFENSE TRADE BALANCE annual estimate · from DB
Defense Industry Size
$1.0 Mr
annual output value
Sector Employment
20 K
total employees
↗ EXPORTS
$150 M
↘ IMPORTS
$1.2 Mr
⚖ NET BALANCE
$-1.1 Mr
NET IMPORTER
In exports
In imports
Export per Capita $14.6 per citizen
Import per Capita $117 per citizen
OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE & SECTOR STARS
OWNERSHIP DISTRIBUTION
Fully State2
Private-Closed1
SECTOR STARS
WIDEST PORTFOLIO
🎯 Arsenal da Marinha SECTOR HERITAGE
OLDEST COMPANY
Arsenal da Marinha NEWEST COMPANY
Atlanticeagle Shipbuilding Sector average age 134 years
SECTOR OVER THE YEARS
1
1750s
1
1850s
1
1860s
2
1930s
2
1940s
PRODUCTION PROFILE
33
Total Systems
22
Ongoing
11
Ended
45
Avg. MASS Score
ALL COMPANIES 10 companies · 8 active · 2 defunct
Sort:
| Company | Revenue | Systems | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal da Marinha | — | 11 | — |
| Arsenal de Marinha (Lisbon) | — | 2 | — |
| Arsenal do Alfeite | — | 2 | — |
| Atlanticeagle Shipbuilding | — | 7 | — |
| Companhia União Fabril | — | 1 | — |
| ENVC Shipyard DEFUNCT | — | 2 | — |
| Fábrica de Braço de Prata | — | 4 | — |
| H. Parry & Son DEFUNCT | — | 4 | — |
| INDEP | — | 4 | — |
| Lisnave | — | 2 | — |
Production 33 systems · 7 categories
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ARMOURED VEHICLES
FIREARMS
ENDED Lusa submachine gun 54
Machine Pistols · 4 country
ENDED FBP submachine gun 52
Machine Pistols · 3 country
ENDED Mauser-Vergueiro 71
Bolt-Action Rifles · 3 country
ENDED G3 rifle m/961 79
Battle Rifles · 2 country
ENDED FN FAL m/962 78
Battle Rifles · 3 country
MD97LC 74
Assault Rifles · 1 country
GRENADE LAUNCHERS & GRENADES
CARRIERS & AMPHIBIOUS
SURFACE COMBATANTS
ENDED Antioquia-class destroyer 37
Destroyers · 2 country
ENDED Vouga-class destroyer 37
Destroyers · 2 country
ENDED Douro-class destroyer 26
Destroyers · 1 country
Tejo-class destroyer 24
Destroyers · 1 country
ENDED João Coutinho-class corvette 67
Corvettes · 1 country
Infante Don João-class corvette 36
Corvettes · 1 country
AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE SHIPS
ENDED Bombarda-class large landing craft 60
Landing Craft (LCAC, LCM) · 4 country
LDP 300-class small landing craft 51
Landing Craft (LCAC, LCM) · 1 country
LDP 200-class small landing craft 51
Landing Craft (LCAC, LCM) · 1 country
Alfange-class large landing craft 49
Landing Craft (LCAC, LCM) · 6 country
MINE WARFARE & PATROL
São Roque-class minesweeper 38
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · 1 country
Diogo Cão-class river gunboat 37
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · 1 country
Tete-class river gunboat 32
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · 4 country
Faro-class gunboat 30
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · 1 country
Zaire (1925)-class gunboat 27
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · 1 country
Beira-class gunboat 26
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · 2 country
Rio Minho-class river gunboat 25
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · 1 country
Mineiro-class torpedo boat 21
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · 2 country
Save-class gunboat 19
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · 2 country
Rio Lima-class gunboat 15
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · 1 country
Viana do Castelo-class patrol boat 66
Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) · 1 country
Sines-class patrol boat 63
Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) · 1 country
RECENT DEFENSE DEALS10 export · 45 import
| Direction | Year | Counterparty | Product / Service | Quantity | Amount | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ↘ | 2024 | France | Ground Master 200 | 1 | — | new-build | ordered | |
| ↗ | 2022 |  Ukraine | G3 rifle m/961 | 1,000 | — | domestic | confirmed | |
| ↘ | 2007→2012 |  Austria | Pandur II | — | — | license-production | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2005 | Italy | Black Shark torpedo | 24 | $47 M | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1999 | France | Eurocopter EC635 | 9 | $35 M | new-build | Cancelled | |
| ↘ | 1992 | — | YP-408 | 28 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1988 |  Switzerland | SIG SG 540 | — | — | license-production | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1987 | France | Panhard VBL | — | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1986 | United States | M163 Vulcan Air Defense System | 36 | — | second-hand | Cancelled | |
| ↗ | 1977 |  Colombia | Baptista de Andrade-class corvette | 4 | — | Sale | Cancelled | |
| ↗ | 1975 |  South Africa | FN FAL m/962 | — | — | export | confirmed | |
| ↗ | —→1975 |  Pakistan | Albacora-class submarine | 1 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1967 | Germany | UR-416 | 1 | — | evaluation-only | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1966 | United Kingdom | Bay-class frigate | 1 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1966 | United Kingdom | Álvares Cabral-class frigate | 1 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | —→1965 | Germany | Fiat G.91 | 40 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1964→1965 | United States | A-26B Invader | 20 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1964→1965 | United States | Douglas A-26 Invader | 20 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1964 | France | João Belo-class frigate | 4 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1961 | South Africa | FN FAL m/962 | 12,500 | — | export | confirmed | |
| ↘ | 1961 | Germany | FN FAL m/962 | 15,000 | — | export | confirmed | |
| ↘ | 1961 | Belgium | FN FAL m/962 | 3,835 | — | export | confirmed | |
| ↘ | 1961 | Germany | FN FAL G1 | 15,000 | — | export | confirmed | |
| ↘ | 1959 | United Kingdom | Bay-class frigate | 4 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1956 | France | Panhard EBR | 50 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | —→1953 | United States | Lockheed Ventura | 42 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | —→1953 | United States | Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon | 42 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1940 | Italy | Model 34 Howitzer 75/18 | — | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1931 | Italy | Glauco-class submarine | 2 | — | new-build | Cancelled | |
| ↗ | 1915 | South Africa | Mauser-Vergueiro | 20,000 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1902 | Germany | 28 cm Haubitze L/12 howitzer | — | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | Germany | Rh 202 | 36 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | Italy | Franchi LF-57 | 10,000 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | Germany | Condor | 12 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↗ | — |  Philippines | Bravia Chaimite | 13 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — |  Canada | Fox armoured car | — | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | Italy | Breda Ba.65 | — | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↗ | — | South Africa | Baptista de Andrade-class corvette | — | — | Sale | Cancelled | |
| ↘ | — | Germany | 10.5 cm leFH 18M | — | — | aid | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | — | Karel Doorman-class frigate | 2 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↗ | — |  Uruguay | João Belo-class frigate | 2 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | Germany | MEKO 200-class frigate | 3 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | United States | Curtiss HS | 4 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | United Kingdom | S-class submarine | 3 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | Germany | Standardmodell rifle | — | — | new-build | ordered | |
| ↗ | — | Colombia | Vouga-class destroyer | 2 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | United Kingdom | Hind | 4 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↗ | — | Colombia | Antioquia-class destroyer | 2 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | Spain | JO.LO.AR. | — | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | Italy | Beretta Px4 Storm | — | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | United States | Savage Model 1907 | 1,150 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | United Kingdom | Sea Gladiator | 30 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | United Kingdom | Nimrod | 1 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | United Kingdom | Vickers 6-Ton | — | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | Canada | Grizzly I cruiser | 55 | — | aid | Delivered |
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ALL-TIME ARMS TRADE55transactions · inflation-adjusted
↗ EXPORTS
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10transactions
↘ IMPORTS
$145 M
45transactions
Σ TOTAL
$145 M
55transactions
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 26 countries
- #1Bravia Chaimite10countryArmoured Personnel Carriers (APC)
- #2Alfange-class large landing craft6countryLanding Craft (LCAC, LCM)
- #3Bombarda-class large landing craft4countryLanding Craft (LCAC, LCM)
- #4Lusa submachine gun4countryMachine Pistols
- #5Tete-class river gunboat4countryPatrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft
- #6FN FAL m/9623countryBattle Rifles
- #7Mauser-Vergueiro3countryBolt-Action Rifles
- #8FBP submachine gun3countryMachine Pistols
05 / History & Conflicts · 12 armed events
Fire Line Most active: Post-Cold War
Alliance Network by past conflicts
◄── Portugal ──►
Based on conflicts fought on the same or opposing side.
War Statistics Portugal · 18 conflicts
18Conflicts
1Wins
0Losses
0Draws
0Ongoing
Highest Own Losses 246 South-West Africa campaign Highest Enemy Losses 103 South-West Africa campaign Longest 15 years Operation Active Endeavour
Human Cost · Portugal
13Military
0Civilian
0Displaced
Data as of 2026; figures may vary by source.
📜 Chronological Conflict List
| Conflict | Years | Opponent | Role | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operation Ocean Shield Special Op. | 2009–2016 | Somali pirates | Primary | — |
| Operation Hoover Special Op. | 2007 | Taliban | Primary | — |
| Operation Astute Special Op. | 2006–present | Renegade elements of the FDTL | Primary | — |
| Operation Ancient Babylon Special Op. | 2006–present | Mahdi Army Jama'at al-Tawhid wal-Jihad | Primary | — |
| Operation Enduring Freedom Special Op. | 2001–2014 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Operation Active Endeavour Special Op. | 2001–2016 | Unspecified terrorist | Primary | — |
| Coup of 25 November 1975 Coup | 1975–present | Far-left coup plotters Parachute Troops School | Primary | — |
| Operation Penada Special Op. | 1972–present | FRELIMO | Primary | — |
| Operation Gordian Knot Special Op. | 1970 | FRELIMO | Primary | — |
| Operation Zeta Special Op. | 1969 | FRELIMO | Primary | — |
| Operation Flotilla Special Op. | 1968–present | ZANLA | Primary | — |
| 1936 Naval Revolt Insurgency | 1936–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| 28 May 1926 coup d'état Coup | 1926–present | Government of Portugal | Primary | — |
| Battle of Ngomano Interstate | 1917–present | Germany East Africa | Primary | — |
| Maziua raid Interstate | 1914–present | German East Africa | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| South-West Africa campaign Interstate | 1914–1915 | Oukwanyama | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Blockade of Zanzibar | 1888–1889 | Sultanate of Zanzibar | Primary | — |
| Battle of Ty-ho Bay | 1855–present | Chinese Pirates | Primary | Decisive Win |
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06 / Geostrategy · comparative
NATO
Member State
Portugal is positioned within the global security architecture as a NATO member . Geo-Strategic MACSI score: 45.
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VSB
PortugalvsCzech Republic
01Personnel
Active Personnel
+%13
Reserve Personnel
×70.0
Paramilitary Personnel
+%100
Total Military Personnel
+%778
Available for Military Service
+%67
Reaching Military Age Annually
=
Conscription Duration (days)
02Land Forces
Total Tanks
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IFV Count
+%100
APC Count
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Recon Vehicle Count
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MRAP Count
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03Air Forces
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+%67
Transport Helicopter Count
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04Naval Forces
Total Ships
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05Strategic Forces
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06Budget & Economy
Defense Budget (USD)
=
Defense Budget (% of GDP)
+%7
Defense Budget per Capita (USD)
+%2
GDP (Nominal, USD)
+%8
GDP (PPP, USD)
+%18
Arms Exports (USD)
+%700
Arms Imports (USD)
+%25
Defense Industry Rank
+%20
Defense Industry Size (USD)
+%200
Defense Sector Employment
+%50
07Logistics & Infrastructure
Military Airport Count
+%25
Total Airport Count
+%41
Major Port Count
+%100
Oil Production (bbl/day)
+%100
Oil Reserves (bbl)
+%100
Coastline (km)
+%100
08Demographics
Total Population
+%2
Military Age Population
+%67
Urban Population (%)
+%10
Literacy Rate (%)
+%3
Area (km²)
+%17
📚 Sources
- Publicly available open sources and databases.