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
Somalia
Government
Federal Republic
Population
17.60M
Area
637,657 km²
GDP (Nominal)
$8.0B
Active Personnel
14.0K
Conscription
None
ACTIVE
CONFLICT ONGOING
02 / Military Strength · 76 metrics · 9 categories
5
MACSIMilitary Archive Country Strength Index
| # | Country | Overall | Land | Air | Naval | Leadership | Strategic | Industry | C4ISR | Logistics | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #149 |  Tajikistan | 5 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| #150 |  Togo | 5 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 3 |
| #151 |  Somalia | 5 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| #152 |  Kosovo | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 7 |
| #153 |  Barbados | 4 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 8 |
Comparison countries are selected automatically based on global rankings.
Personnel Structure
Total Population: 17.6M
Active14K
Reserve0
Paramilitary10K
Strategic Infrastructure
Military Airports 3
Total Airports 62
Major Ports 3
Coastline 3,333 km
Oil Production 0 bbl/day
All Military Metrics 66 metrics · 9 categories
01 Personnel 7
- Active Personnel 14,000
- Reserve Personnel 0
- Paramilitary Personnel 10,000
- Total Military Personnel 24,000
- Available for Military Service 4,000,000
- Reaching Military Age Annually 150,000
- Conscription Status None
02 Land Forces 10
- Total Tanks 0
- APC Count 0
- Recon Vehicle Count 0
- MRAP Count 0
- Towed Artillery Count 0
- Self-Propelled Artillery Count 0
- Mortar Count 0
- ATGM Launcher Count 0
- SHORAD Count 0
- MANPADS Count 0
03 Air Forces 11
- Total Aircraft 5
- Fighter Aircraft Count 0
- Ground Attack Aircraft Count 0
- Bomber Aircraft Count 0
- Transport Aircraft Count 2
- Tanker Aircraft Count 0
- AWACS Count 0
- Total Helicopters 5
- Attack Helicopter Count 0
- Transport Helicopter Count 2
- UAV Count 0
04 Naval Forces 10
- 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
- SSBN Count 0
- Patrol Boat Count 0
05 Strategic Forces 8
- 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
06 Budget & Economy 6
- Defense Budget (% of GDP) 1 %
- Defense Budget per Capita (USD) 10 USD
- GDP (Nominal, USD) 8,000,000,000 USD
- GDP (PPP, USD) 20,000,000,000 USD
- Arms Exports (USD) 0 USD
- Arms Imports (USD) 100,000,000 USD
07 Logistics & Infrastructure 6
- Military Airport Count 3
- Total Airport Count 62
- Major Port Count 3
- Oil Production (bbl/day) 0 bbl/day
- Oil Reserves (bbl) 0 bbl
- Coastline (km) 3,333 km
08 Demographics 5
- Total Population 17,600,000
- Military Age Population 4,000,000
- Urban Population (%) 46 %
- Literacy Rate (%) 37 %
- Area (km²) 637,657 km²
09 Government & Alliances 3
- Government Type Federal Republic
- NATO Member ✗ No
- UN Security Council P5 ✗ No
03 / Inventory · 173 systems · 48 categories · 21,079 units
Force Composition
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Status & Age Distribution
Status
Active 143 Retired 30
Age Profile
51years
average
%11
<10 yrs
Aging Fleet
1891–2025
Suppliers
Countries
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Russia 77 -
United States 22 -
Italy 14 -
United Kingdom 13 -
Czech Republic 6 -
People's Republic of China 6 -
Turkey 6 -
France 5
Inventory 173 systems · 22 categories · 21,079 units
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ARMOURED VEHICLES
Centurion —
Tanks · ACTIVE
Comet 5
Tanks · ACTIVE
M41 Walker Bulldog 10
Tanks · ACTIVE
M47 Patton 100
Tanks · ACTIVE
M48 Patton —
Tanks · ACTIVE
T-34 —
Tanks · ACTIVE
T-34/85 —
Tanks · ACTIVE
T-54/55 —
Tanks · ACTIVE
T-54 —
Tanks · RETIRED
ACMAT Bastion 13
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
BMC Kirpi 12
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
BTR-152 —
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
+12 more
ARTILLERY & MISSILE SYSTEMS
122 mm howitzer M1938 (M-30) —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
152 mm howitzer-gun M1937 (ML-20) —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
82-PM-41 —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
D-30 12
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M114 6
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M198 18
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
MT-12 Rapira 25
Towed Artillery & Mortars · RETIRED
100 mm field gun M1944 35
Field Guns · ACTIVE
122 mm gun M1931/37 (A-19) —
Field Guns · ACTIVE
KS-19 24
Field Guns · ACTIVE
M-46 field gun —
Field Guns · ACTIVE
OTO Melara Mod 56 89
Field Guns · ACTIVE
+5 more
AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS
9K32 Strela-2 —
MANPADS · ACTIVE
FIM-43 Redeye —
MANPADS · ACTIVE
S-125 —
Medium-Range SAM · ACTIVE
S-75 Dvina 42
Medium-Range SAM · ACTIVE
37 mm automatic air defense gun M1939 —
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · ACTIVE
S-60 —
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · ACTIVE
ZPU —
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · ACTIVE
ZSU-23-4 Shilka 4
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · ACTIVE
ZU-23-2 —
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · ACTIVE
MINES & EXPLOSIVE DEVICES
FIREARMS
CZ 52 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Makarov PM —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Tokarev —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Type 51 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Beretta M1934 —
Pistols · RETIRED
Beretta Model 38 —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
Micro Uzi —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
Mini Uzi —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
PPSh-41 —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
Sa 23 —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
Sterling submachine gun —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
Thompson submachine gun —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
+56 more
GRENADE LAUNCHERS & GRENADES
M79 grenade launcher —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
Type 87 grenade launcher —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
AGS-17 —
Automatic Grenade Launchers (AGL) · ACTIVE
NGOS —
Hand Grenades · ACTIVE
RPG-2 —
Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG) · ACTIVE
RPG-7 —
Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG) · ACTIVE
Type 69 RPG —
Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG) · ACTIVE
B-10 —
Recoilless Rifles · ACTIVE
B-11 —
Recoilless Rifles · ACTIVE
M40 recoilless rifle —
Recoilless Rifles · ACTIVE
OPTICS & TARGETING
FIGHTER & ATTACK AIRCRAFT
Hunter 9
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 30
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Shenyang J-6 —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
de Havilland Vampire —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
De Havilland Vampire NF10 —
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
MiG-15bis —
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
MiG-21 —
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
BOMBER AIRCRAFT
TRANSPORT & CARGO AIRCRAFT
HELICOPTERS
UAV / DRONES
SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT
TRAINING AIRCRAFT
CARRIERS & AMPHIBIOUS
AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE SHIPS
C-139 tank landing ship —
Landing Ship Tank (LST) · RETIRED
Kada-class tank landing ship —
Landing Ship Tank (LST) · RETIRED
LST Mk. 1-class tank landing ship —
Landing Ship Tank (LST) · RETIRED
LST Mk. 2-class tank-landing ship —
Landing Ship Tank (LST) · RETIRED
LST Mk. 3-class tank landing ship —
Landing Ship Tank (LST) · RETIRED
MINE WARFARE & PATROL
Project 205 Moskit 2
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · ACTIVE
Project 206 Shtorm torpedo boat 4
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · ACTIVE
P 4-class torpedo boat —
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · RETIRED
Project 183 Bolshevik —
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · RETIRED
Sirena-class gunboat —
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · RETIRED
NAVAL WEAPON SYSTEMS
ATGM
ANTI-SHIP MISSILES
AIR-TO-AIR MISSILES
UNGUIDED AERIAL MUNITIONS
RECENT ACQUISITIONS & MODERNIZATION NEED
LAST 5 ACQUISITIONS
- 2025TAI/Leonardo T129 ATAK
- 2023Type 80
- 2021Bayraktar TB2
- 2018MPT-76
- 2016ACMAT Bastion
SYSTEMS 20+ YEARS IN SERVICE
- 96yBreda 30
- 76yFN Model 1949
- 66yTokarev
- 66yAK-47
- 66yMil Mi-4
04 / Defense Sector · · 8 deals
DEFENSE TRADE BALANCE annual estimate · from DB
↗ EXPORTS
$0
↘ IMPORTS
$100 M
⚖ NET BALANCE
$-100 M
NET IMPORTER
In exports
In imports
Export per Capita $0.00 per citizen
Import per Capita $5.7 per citizen
RECENT DEFENSE DEALS0 export · 8 import
| Direction | Year | Counterparty | Product / Service | Quantity | Amount | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ↘ | —→2025 | Turkey | TAI/Leonardo T129 ATAK | 6 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | —→2020 | Turkey | BMC Kirpi | 12 | — | gift | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2018 | Turkey | MPT-76 | 450 | — | export | confirmed | |
| ↘ | 1982→1983 |  Singapore | SAR 80 | 20,000 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | —→1981 | Italy | SM.1019 | 6 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — |  South Africa | Mamba | 6 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | United States | M198 | 18 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | Russia | Project 206 Shtorm torpedo boat | 4 | — | new-build | Delivered |
No defense industry recorded for this country yet.
05 / History & Conflicts · 14 armed events
Fire Line Most active: Post-Cold War
Alliance Network by past conflicts
◄── Somalia ──►
Based on conflicts fought on the same or opposing side.
War Statistics Somalia · 57 conflicts
57Conflicts
0Wins
0Losses
0Draws
0Ongoing
Highest Own Losses 3,000 Battle of Harar Highest Enemy Losses 6 Battle of Jijiga Longest 13 years Operation Enduring Freedom
Human Cost · Somalia
3,000Military
0Civilian
0Displaced
Data as of 2026; figures may vary by source.
📜 Chronological Conflict List
| Conflict | Years | Opponent | Role | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Shabelle offensive Special Op. | 2025–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Ras Kamboni Civil War | 2024–present | Jubaland | Primary | — |
| 2022 Central Somalia offensive Special Op. | 2022–2023 | al-Shabaab | Primary | — |
| Battle of Bal'ad | 2022–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Tukaraq | 2018–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Kulbiyow Civil War | 2017–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Golweyn ambush Civil War | 2017–present | Al-Shabaab | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Battle of El Adde Civil War | 2016–present | Al-Shabaab | Primary | — |
| Operation Indian Ocean Special Op. | 2014–2015 | Al-Shabaab | Primary | — |
| Battle of Gedo Civil War | 2011–present | Harakat al-Shabaab Mujahideen | Primary | — |
| Battle of Beledweyne Civil War | 2011–present | Al-Shabaab Foreign Mujahideen | Primary | — |
| Battle of Elwaq Civil War | 2011 | Al-Shabaab | Primary | — |
| Battle of Jubbada Hoose Civil War | 2011–present | Harakat al-Shabaab Mujahideen | Primary | — |
| Battle of Mogadishu Civil War | 2010–2011 | Harakat al-Shabaab Mujahideen Hizbul Islam Alleged: al-Qaeda | Primary | — |
| Battle of Kalshaale | 2010–2011 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Beledweyne Civil War | 2010–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle for Central Somalia Civil War | 2009 | Al-Shabaab Hizbul Islam Foreign Mujahideen | Primary | — |
| Battle of Mogadishu Civil War | 2009 | Al-Shabaab Hizbul Islam Foreign Mujahideen Al-Qaeda | Primary | — |
| Battle of South Mogadishu Civil War | 2009 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Las Qoray | 2008–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Mogadishu Interstate | 2008 | Transitional Federal Government | Primary | — |
| Siege of Baidoa Interstate | 2008–2009 | Al-Shabaab | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Battle of Las Anod | 2007–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Mogadishu Interstate | 2007 | Somalia | Primary | — |
| Battle of Ras Kamboni Interstate | 2007 | Islamic Courts Union Ras Kamboni Brigades | Primary | — |
| American military intervention in Somalia Intervention | 2007–present | Intervention | Primary | Ongoing |
| War in Somalia Interstate | 2006–2009 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Jilib Civil War | 2006–2007 | ICU | Primary | — |
| Battle of Baidoa Interstate | 2006 | Islamic Courts Union | Primary | — |
| Battle of Jowhar Interstate | 2006–present | Islamic Courts Union | Primary | — |
| Battle of Beledweyne Interstate | 2006 | Islamic Courts Union | Primary | — |
| Operation Enduring Freedom Special Op. | 2001–2014 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| United Nations Operation in Somalia II Special Op. | 1993–1995 | {{collapsible list|title={{nobold| }}| }} | Primary | — |
| Operation Gothic Serpent Special Op. | 1993 | {{plainlist| }} | Primary | — |
| Battle of Checkpoint Pasta Civil War | 1993–present | SNA | Primary | — |
| Battle of Mogadishu Civil War | 1993 | {{ubl | | Primary | — |
| Unified Task Force Special Op. | 1992–1993 | {{collapsible list|title={{nobold| UNITAF}}| }} | Primary | — |
| Battle of Dilla Civil War | 1991–present | Somali National Movement | Primary | — |
| Capture of Borama Civil War | 1991–present | Somali National Movement | Primary | — |
| 1991 Zeila incursion Civil War | 1991–present | Somali National Movement (SNM) | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| 1988 Hargeisa-Burao offensive Special Op. | 1988 | Somali National Movement | Primary | — |
| Battle of Cadaadley Civil War | 1988–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Burco-Duuray offensive Special Op. | 1984–present | SNM | Primary | — |
| Battle of the Mountains Civil War | 1984–present | Somali National Movement | Primary | — |
| 1982 Ethiopian–Somali Border War Interstate | 1982 | Ethiopia SSDF | Primary | — |
| Somaliland War of Independence Interstate | 1981–1991 | Somali National Movement Supported by: Ethiopia (1981–1987) | Primary | — |
| Afraad Rebellion Insurgency | 1978–1982 | Afraad Movement SNM (from April 1981) | Primary | — |
| 1978 Somali coup d'état attempt Coup | 1978–present | Military faction Alleged support: {{plainlist| }} | Primary | — |
| Ogaden War Interstate | 1977–1978 | Ethiopia Arms supplies | Primary | — |
| Battle of Godey Proxy | 1977 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Harar Proxy | 1977–1978 | Ethiopia | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Battle of Jijiga Proxy | 1977–1978 | Ethiopia | Primary | Tactical Win |
| 1969 Somali coup d'état Coup | 1969–present | Supreme Revolutionary Council | Primary | — |
| 1964 Ethiopian-Somali Border War Interstate | 1964 | Ethiopia | Primary | — |
| Shifta War Interstate | 1963–1967 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| 1963–1965 Ogaden rebellion Insurgency | 1963–1965 | Ethiopian Empire | Primary | — |
| Bale Revolt Insurgency | 1963–1970 | Supported by (since 1968): | Primary | — |
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06 / Geostrategy · comparative
A
VSB
SomaliavsTajikistan
01Personnel
Active Personnel
+%40
Reserve Personnel
=
Paramilitary Personnel
+%233
Total Military Personnel
+%85
Available for Military Service
+%60
Reaching Military Age Annually
+%50
Conscription Duration (days)
02Land Forces
Total Tanks
+%100
IFV Count
APC Count
+%100
Recon Vehicle Count
=
MRAP Count
=
Towed Artillery Count
+%100
Self-Propelled Artillery Count
=
MLRS Count
Mortar Count
+%100
ATGM Launcher Count
=
SHORAD Count
=
MANPADS Count
=
03Air Forces
Total Aircraft
+%500
Fighter Aircraft Count
=
Ground Attack Aircraft Count
=
Bomber Aircraft Count
=
Transport Aircraft Count
+%150
Tanker Aircraft Count
=
AWACS Count
=
Trainer Aircraft Count
Total Helicopters
+%200
Attack Helicopter Count
+%100
Transport Helicopter Count
+%400
UAV Count
=
04Naval Forces
Total Ships
=
Aircraft Carrier Count
=
Amphibious Assault Ship Count
=
Cruiser Count
=
Destroyer Count
=
Frigate Count
=
Corvette Count
=
Total Submarines
=
SSN Count
SSBN Count
=
Patrol Boat Count
=
05Strategic Forces
Nuclear Warhead Count
=
Deployed Warhead Count
=
ICBM Count
=
SLBM Count
=
IRBM Count
=
06Budget & Economy
Defense Budget (USD)
Defense Budget (% of GDP)
=
Defense Budget per Capita (USD)
+%100
GDP (Nominal, USD)
+%50
GDP (PPP, USD)
+%75
Arms Exports (USD)
=
Arms Imports (USD)
+%50
Defense Industry Rank
Defense Industry Size (USD)
Defense Sector Employment
07Logistics & Infrastructure
Military Airport Count
+%50
Total Airport Count
+%138
Major Port Count
+%100
Oil Production (bbl/day)
+%100
Oil Reserves (bbl)
+%100
Coastline (km)
+%100
08Demographics
Total Population
+%74
Military Age Population
+%33
Urban Population (%)
+%64
Literacy Rate (%)
+%168
Area (km²)
+%346
📚 Sources
- Publicly available open sources and databases.