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
Uruguay
Government
Republic
Population
3.43M
Area
176,215 km²
GDP (Nominal)
$70.0B
Active Personnel
24.0K
Reserve Personnel
10.0K
Defense Budget
$700M · %1.5 GDP
Conscription
Voluntary
ACTIVE
CONFLICT ONGOING
02 / Military Strength · 76 metrics · 9 categories
16
MACSIMilitary Archive Country Strength Index
| # | Country | Overall | Land | Air | Naval | Leadership | Strategic | Industry | C4ISR | Logistics | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #82 |  Libya | 17 | 28 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 13 |
| #83 |  Ireland | 16 | 12 | 5 | 15 | 30 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 15 | 45 |
| #84 |  Uruguay | 16 | 20 | 10 | 15 | 35 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 20 |
| #85 |  Ghana | 16 | 20 | 12 | 15 | 35 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 20 | 18 |
| #86 |  Sudan | 16 | 24 | 19 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 24 | 9 | 13 | 7 |
Comparison countries are selected automatically based on global rankings.
Personnel Structure
Total Population: 3.4M
Active24K
Reserve10K
Paramilitary10K
Economic Burden
$700M 1.5% of GDP
0% 5%+
Per Capita $204/yr
Per Soldier $29,167/yr
Strategic Infrastructure
Military Airports 3
Total Airports 114
Major Ports 2
Coastline 660 km
Oil Production 0 bbl/day
All Military Metrics 76 metrics · 9 categories
01 Personnel 8
- Active Personnel 24,000
- Reserve Personnel 10,000
- Paramilitary Personnel 10,000
- Total Military Personnel 34,000
- Available for Military Service 1,800,000
- Reaching Military Age Annually 60,000
- Conscription Status Voluntary
- Conscription Duration (days) 0 day
02 Land Forces 12
- Total Tanks 15
- IFV Count 0
- APC Count 100
- Recon Vehicle Count 0
- MRAP Count 0
- Towed Artillery Count 100
- Self-Propelled Artillery Count 0
- MLRS Count 0
- Mortar Count 100
- ATGM Launcher Count 0
- SHORAD Count 0
- MANPADS Count 0
03 Air Forces 12
- Total Aircraft 30
- Fighter Aircraft Count 10
- Ground Attack Aircraft Count 0
- Bomber Aircraft Count 0
- Transport Aircraft Count 5
- Tanker Aircraft Count 0
- AWACS Count 0
- Trainer Aircraft Count 10
- Total Helicopters 15
- Attack Helicopter Count 5
- Transport Helicopter Count 5
- UAV Count 0
04 Naval Forces 11
- Total Ships 11
- Aircraft Carrier Count 0
- Amphibious Assault Ship Count 0
- Cruiser Count 0
- Destroyer Count 0
- Frigate Count 2
- Corvette Count 0
- Total Submarines 0
- SSN Count 0
- SSBN Count 0
- Patrol Boat Count 9
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) 700,000,000 USD
- Defense Budget (% of GDP) 1.5 %
- Defense Budget per Capita (USD) 204 USD
- GDP (Nominal, USD) 70,000,000,000 USD
- GDP (PPP, USD) 90,000,000,000 USD
- Arms Exports (USD) 0 USD
- Arms Imports (USD) 150,000,000 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 114
- Major Port Count 2
- Oil Production (bbl/day) 0 bbl/day
- Oil Reserves (bbl) 0 bbl
- Coastline (km) 660 km
08 Demographics 5
- Total Population 3,426,000
- Military Age Population 1,200,000
- Urban Population (%) 95 %
- Literacy Rate (%) 98 %
- Area (km²) 176,215 km²
09 Government & Alliances 3
- Government Type Republic
- NATO Member ✗ No
- UN Security Council P5 ✗ No
03 / Inventory · 201 systems · 46 categories · 16,275 units
Force Composition
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Status & Age Distribution
Status
Active 120 Retired 81
Age Profile
57years
average
%11
<10 yrs
Aging Fleet
1915–2021
Suppliers
Countries
-
United States 74 -
Germany 22 -
France 19 -
Russia 16 -
United Kingdom 11 -
Brazil 8 -
Czech Republic 7 -
Italy 6
Companies
Inventory 201 systems · 23 categories · 16,275 units
⌕
ARMOURED VEHICLES
IS —
Tanks · ACTIVE
M24 Chaffee 17
Tanks · ACTIVE
M3 Stuart 44
Tanks · ACTIVE
M41 Walker Bulldog —
Tanks · ACTIVE
T-54/55 —
Tanks · ACTIVE
M2 Light Tank —
Tanks · RETIRED
Barrier-S 5
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
Condor 55
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
EE-11 Urutu 29
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
M113 —
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
MT-LB 5
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
Mamba 14
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · ACTIVE
+6 more
ARTILLERY & MISSILE SYSTEMS
150 mm mortar —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M1 mortar —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M102 15
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M114 8
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M30 mortar —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
9cm mortar —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · RETIRED
2S1 Gvozdika 6
Self-Propelled Artillery · ACTIVE
NM-116 17
Self-Propelled Artillery · RETIRED
RM-70 —
Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · ACTIVE
AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS
FIREARMS
Astra 400 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Browning Hi-Power —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Glock —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Heckler & Koch HK4 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Heckler & Koch P7 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
SIG Sauer P220 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Walther P38 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Beretta M1917 —
Pistols · RETIRED
Walther P38 Kurz —
Pistols · RETIRED
CZ Scorpion Evo 3 —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
FMK-3 submachine gun —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
Heckler & Koch MP5 —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
+42 more
GRENADE LAUNCHERS & GRENADES
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
MILITARY VEHICLES
FIGHTER & ATTACK AIRCRAFT
Grumman F6F Hellcat —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Lockheed F-80 Shooting Star —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
A.1 Balilla —
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
Buzzard 1
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
F-80B Shooting Star —
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
MB-3 —
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
Nieuport 27 C.1 24
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
North American P-51 Mustang —
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
P-80A Shooting Star —
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
SPAD S.VII 2
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
SPAD S.XIII —
Air Superiority Fighters · RETIRED
Cessna A-37 Dragonfly —
Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft · ACTIVE
+2 more
BOMBER AIRCRAFT
Grumman Avenger 16
Tactical / Medium Bombers · ACTIVE
Junkers Ju 52 —
Tactical / Medium Bombers · ACTIVE
Airco DH.9 —
Tactical / Medium Bombers · RETIRED
Avro 504 —
Tactical / Medium Bombers · RETIRED
Breguet 19 —
Tactical / Medium Bombers · RETIRED
North American B-25 Mitchell 15
Tactical / Medium Bombers · RETIRED
North American PBJ-1 Mitchell 15
Tactical / Medium Bombers · RETIRED
PBM-1 Mariner 3
Tactical / Medium Bombers · RETIRED
PBM-5 Mariner 3
Tactical / Medium Bombers · RETIRED
Short Hythe —
Tactical / Medium Bombers · RETIRED
Short Sandringham —
Tactical / Medium Bombers · RETIRED
TRANSPORT & CARGO AIRCRAFT
C-130A Hercules —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
C-130E Hercules —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
CASA C-212 Aviocar —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
EMB 100 Bandeirante 6
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante 6
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Lockheed C-130 Hercules —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Lockheed C-130H Hercules —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Lockheed KC-130 Hercules 2
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Lockheed KC-130F Hercules 2
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Lockheed KC-130H Hercules 2
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
AS.23 —
Tactical Transports · RETIRED
TS-62 —
Tactical Transports · RETIRED
HELICOPTERS
AS355 Écureuil 2 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
AgustaWestland AW109S Grand —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bell 412 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bell HH-1N Iroquois —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bell UH-1N Iroquois —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bo 105 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Dauphin 2 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
HB355 Esquilo Bi —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
SA 365 C Dauphin 2 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Sikorsky S-58 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
UH-12 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Wessex —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
+5 more
UAV / DRONES
SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT
Grumman S-2 Tracker —
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · ACTIVE
CP-121 Tracker —
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · RETIRED
Short Sunderland —
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · RETIRED
Sunderland I —
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · RETIRED
Vought O2U Corsair —
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · RETIRED
Cessna O-2 Skymaster 3
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · ACTIVE
Martin PBM Mariner 3
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · ACTIVE
Potez 25 —
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · ACTIVE
Ro.37 Lince —
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · ACTIVE
SPAD S.XI —
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · ACTIVE
Ansaldo SVA —
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · RETIRED
Breguet 14 —
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · RETIRED
+6 more
TRAINING AIRCRAFT
SURFACE COMBATANTS
1898 program destroyer —
Destroyers · RETIRED
G-88 destroyer —
Destroyers · RETIRED
G148-class destroyer —
Destroyers · RETIRED
Kit-class destroyer —
Destroyers · RETIRED
Lieutenant Pushchin-class destroyer —
Destroyers · RETIRED
Nargen-class destroyer —
Destroyers · RETIRED
P-class destroyer —
Destroyers · RETIRED
Type A destroyer —
Destroyers · RETIRED
Type S-7 destroyer —
Destroyers · RETIRED
V158-class destroyer —
Destroyers · RETIRED
V170-class destroyer —
Destroyers · RETIRED
Zerstörer 1938A / Ac type destroyer —
Destroyers · RETIRED
+3 more
MINE WARFARE & PATROL
Belgian MSC-type minesweeper —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · RETIRED
Bluebird-class minesweeper —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · RETIRED
Ponta Delgada-class minesweeper —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · RETIRED
LCP-class fast assault craft —
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · ACTIVE
PC-461-class submarine chaser —
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · RETIRED
Principe-class patrol boat —
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · RETIRED
AUXILIARY & SUPPORT SHIPS
NAVAL WEAPON SYSTEMS
ATGM
ANTI-SHIP MISSILES
AIR-TO-AIR MISSILES
UNGUIDED AERIAL MUNITIONS
RECENT ACQUISITIONS & MODERNIZATION NEED
LAST 5 ACQUISITIONS
SYSTEMS 20+ YEARS IN SERVICE
- 102yFN Mauser Model 24
- 91yvz. 24
- 89yZB vz. 30
- 82yM3 Stuart
- 82yM50 Reising
04 / Defense Sector · · 11 deals
DEFENSE TRADE BALANCE annual estimate · from DB
Defense Industry Size
$0
annual output value
Sector Employment
0
total employees
↗ EXPORTS
$0
↘ IMPORTS
$150 M
⚖ NET BALANCE
$-150 M
NET IMPORTER
In exports
In imports
Export per Capita $0.00 per citizen
Import per Capita $43.8 per citizen
RECENT DEFENSE DEALS0 export · 11 import
| Direction | Year | Counterparty | Product / Service | Quantity | Amount | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ↘ | 2007 |  Iran | KH-2002 | — | — | new-build | Cancelled | |
| ↘ | 1956 | United States | PBM-1 Mariner | 3 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1956 | United States | PBM-5 Mariner | 3 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1956 | United States | Martin PBM Mariner | 3 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1942 | United States | Vought OS2U Kingfisher | 6 | — | aid | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1942 | United States | OS2U-3 Kingfisher | 6 | — | aid | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | Germany | Condor | 55 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — |  South Africa | Mamba | 14 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — |  Portugal | João Belo-class frigate | 2 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | United States | PC-461-class submarine chaser | — | — | aid | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | Italy | Ro.37 Lince | 10 | — | new-build | Delivered |
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No defense industry recorded for this country yet.
05 / History & Conflicts · 6 armed events
Fire Line Most active: Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
Alliance Network by past conflicts
◄── Uruguay ──►
Based on conflicts fought on the same or opposing side.
War Statistics Uruguay · 23 conflicts
23Conflicts
2Wins
0Losses
0Draws
0Ongoing
Highest Own Losses 98,685 Humaitá Campaign Highest Enemy Losses 82,083 Humaitá Campaign Longest 52 years Operation Independence
Human Cost · Uruguay
32,975Military
0Civilian
0Displaced
Data as of 2026; figures may vary by source.
📜 Chronological Conflict List
| Conflict | Years | Opponent | Role | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operation Independence Special Op. | 1975–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| 1973 Uruguayan coup d'état Coup | 1973–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Uruguayan Intrastate War Civil War | 1972–1973 | Far-left guerrillas Tupamaros OPR-33 20px FARO Supported by: | Primary | — |
| Battle of Lomas Valentinas Interstate | 1868 | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Pikysyry maneuver Interstate | 1868 | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Pikysyry Campaign Interstate | 1868–1869 | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Siege of Humaitá Interstate | 1867–1868 | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Siege of Curupaiti Interstate | 1867–present | {{plainlist | }} | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Battle of Boquerón Interstate | 1866 | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Battle of Curupaity Interstate | 1866–present | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Battle of Paso de Patria | 1866–present | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Battle of Estero Bellaco Interstate | 1866–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Corrales Interstate | 1866–present | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Battle of Tuyutí Interstate | 1866–present | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Humaitá Campaign Interstate | 1866–1868 | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Battle of Corrientes Interstate | 1865–present | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Battle of Yatay Interstate | 1865–present | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Battle of Jaguarão Interstate | 1865–present | Imperial Army | Primary | — |
| Siege of Uruguaiana Interstate | 1865 | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Corrientes Campaign Interstate | 1865–1866 | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Siege of Paysandú Interstate | 1864–1865 | Colorados | Primary | — |
| Siege of Salto Interstate | 1864 | Colorados | Primary | — |
| Battle of Caseros | 1852–present | Rosistas: {{plainlist | }} | Primary | — |
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06 / Geostrategy · comparative
A
VSB
UruguayvsLibya
01Personnel
Active Personnel
+%4
Reserve Personnel
+%100
Paramilitary Personnel
=
Total Military Personnel
+%3
Available for Military Service
+%67
Reaching Military Age Annually
+%317
Conscription Duration (days)
+%100
02Land Forces
Total Tanks
×33.3
IFV Count
+%100
APC Count
+%200
Recon Vehicle Count
+%100
MRAP Count
+%100
Towed Artillery Count
+%300
Self-Propelled Artillery Count
+%100
MLRS Count
+%100
Mortar Count
+%100
ATGM Launcher Count
+%100
SHORAD Count
+%100
MANPADS Count
+%100
03Air Forces
Total Aircraft
+%900
Fighter Aircraft Count
×12.0
Ground Attack Aircraft Count
+%100
Bomber Aircraft Count
=
Transport Aircraft Count
+%300
Tanker Aircraft Count
=
AWACS Count
=
Trainer Aircraft Count
+%200
Total Helicopters
+%567
Attack Helicopter Count
+%500
Transport Helicopter Count
+%700
UAV Count
+%100
04Naval Forces
Total Ships
+%10
Aircraft Carrier Count
=
Amphibious Assault Ship Count
=
Cruiser Count
=
Destroyer Count
=
Frigate Count
+%100
Corvette Count
=
Total Submarines
=
SSN Count
=
SSBN Count
=
Patrol Boat Count
+%11
05Strategic Forces
Nuclear Warhead Count
=
Deployed Warhead Count
=
ICBM Count
=
SLBM Count
=
IRBM Count
=
06Budget & Economy
Defense Budget (USD)
+%114
Defense Budget (% of GDP)
+%567
Defense Budget per Capita (USD)
+%5
GDP (Nominal, USD)
+%56
GDP (PPP, USD)
+%33
Arms Exports (USD)
=
Arms Imports (USD)
+%233
Defense Industry Rank
=
Defense Industry Size (USD)
=
Defense Sector Employment
=
07Logistics & Infrastructure
Military Airport Count
+%400
Total Airport Count
+%23
Major Port Count
+%150
Oil Production (bbl/day)
+%100
Oil Reserves (bbl)
+%100
Coastline (km)
+%168
08Demographics
Total Population
+%104
Military Age Population
+%108
Urban Population (%)
+%19
Literacy Rate (%)
+%8
Area (km²)
+%899
📚 Sources
- Publicly available open sources and databases.