Iran has a larger number of soldiers, while Israel excels in technology. Iran may have more missiles, but Israel boasts one of the world's best air defense systems. According to Global Fire Power, Iran ranks 14th, while Israel ranks 17th in global military standings.
Iran Boasts More Active Soldiers; Israel's Strength Lies in Reserves
Iran has 1.18 million soldiers compared to Israel's 670,000. Iran has 610,000 active soldiers, whereas Israel has 170,000. Iran's reserve military force stands at 350,000, while Israel has a reserve force of 465,000. Iran's paramilitary force has 220,000 personnel, while Israel's paramilitary consists of only 35,000.
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Israel Dominates in Air, Land, and Naval Forces Compared to Iran
Iran has 42,000 air force personnel, whereas Israel has 89,000. In terms of ground forces, Iran has 350,000 soldiers while Israel has 526,000. Iran’s navy consists of 18,500 sailors, while Israel's navy has 19,500.
Israel’s Stellar Air Force Outshines Iran's
Iran's air force has 551 aircraft in reserve and 358 active. Israel has 612 reserve aircraft and 490 active ones. Iran possesses 186 fighter jets, with 121 always ready for combat. Israel, on the other hand, has 241 fighter jets, with 193 always combat-ready.
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Iran's fleet includes 86 transport aircraft, of which 56 are active. Israel has 12 transport aircraft; 10 are active, and 2 are in reserve. Iran has 102 trainer aircraft, while Israel boasts 155. Iran's helicopter fleet counts 129, with 84 ready for deployment, while Israel has 146 helicopters, 117 of which are active. While Iran has 13 attack helicopters, Israel has 48.
Iran Outnumbers Israel in Tanks and Artillery, But Israel’s Quality is Higher
Iran has 1,996 tanks, 1,397 of which are battle-ready. Israel has 1,370 tanks with 1,096 prepared for conflict. Iran owns 65,765 military vehicles, over 46,000 of which are active. Israel has 43,407 military vehicles, with 34,736 in active service.
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When it comes to self-propelled artillery, Iran has 580 units, with 406 in active service. Israel has 650 self-propelled artillery units, 540 ready for battle. Iran has 2,050 towed artillery pieces, compared to Israel’s 300. Iran also has 775 multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS), whereas Israel has only 150.
Navy Strength: Iran vs. Israel
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Iran has a total of 101 naval assets, while Israel has 67. Neither country has aircraft carriers or helicopter carriers. Both lack destroyers. Iran possesses seven frigates, while Israel has none. Iran has three corvettes; Israel has seven. Iran operates 19 submarines, while Israel has five. Iran has 21 patrol vessels, while Israel operates 45.
