Regarding military strength, Iran has the numbers, but Israel boasts superior technology. While Iran has an impressive arsenal of missiles, Israel possesses remarkable defense systems. In the global military rankings out of 145 nations, Iran stands at 14th place, while Israel occupies the 17th position.
Explore the dynamic tension between Iran and Israel's military capabilities, where one holds the advantage in numbers and the other in cutting-edge technology:
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Iran leads in terms of total soldiers, but Israel surpasses in reserves
Iran's force consists of approximately 1.18 million soldiers, with Israel at 670,000. Iran has 610,000 active soldiers compared to Israel's 170,000. However, Israel has a greater reserve force with 465,000 to Iran's 350,000.
Iran's paramilitary totals 220,000, while Israel's stands at merely 35,000. In aerial forces, Iran has 42,000, whereas Israel boasts 89,000. Discussing ground troops, Iran has 350,000, and Israel has a superior 526,000. At sea, Iran's navy comprises 18,500 personnel, while Israel has a marginally higher 19,500.
Gauge the combat readiness of the air forces: Iran reserves 551 aircraft and has 358 active, with Israel having 612 in reserve and 490 active. Iran's 186 fighter jets, 121 of which are combat-ready, are outmatched by Israel's 241 fighters, with 193 prepared for action. Again, Israel exhibits a strength surpassing Iran's.
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Iran operates 86 transport planes, 56 active, compared to Israel's 12, with 10 in service and 2 in reserve. Iran has 102 trainers vs. Israel's 155. For helicopters, Iran counts 129 with 84 ready, and Israel has 146 with 117 operational. Attack helicopters make up 13 of Iran's arsenal, whereas Israel fields 48.
Israel's ground weaponry, notably tanks and artillery, falls short in numbers compared to Iran
Iran owns a total of 1,996 tanks, with 1,397 primed for war. Israel's count is 1,370 tanks, with 1,096 ready for deployment. Iran’s military vehicles tally at 65,765, over 46,000 active, whereas Israel has 43,407 with 34,736 in use.
Discussing self-propelled artillery, Iran has 580 units, 406 in active service, while Israel deploys 650, with 540 combat-ready. Towed artillery units in Iran number 2,050 against Israel's 300. In multi-launcher rocket systems (MLRS), Iran's 775 starkly contrasts with Israel's 150.
Dive deep into the vastly different naval forces of Israel and Iran
Iran's naval assets reach 101, compared to Israel's 67. Neither nation has aircraft carriers or helicopter carriers, nor destroyers. Iran possesses seven frigates against Israel's none; three corvettes to Israel's seven. With 19 submarines, Iran overshadows Israel’s five, and with 21 patrol vessels, Iran falls behind Israel's 45.
