Italy
Europe · Global Firepower rank #10
Overview
GFP power index 0.2211
GFP rank 10
Economy
Defense budget (USD) $48,100,000,000
GDP (USD) $2,551,557,000,000
Defense spend, % of GDP (%) 1.9 %
Population 58,936,123
Personnel
Active personnel 165,500
Reserve personnel 18,300
Paramilitary 105,000
Nuclear
Warheads, total 0
Warheads, deployed 0
Nuclear status No
NPT status signatory (non-nuclear-weapon state)
Air power
Total aircraft 714
Fighters 88
Attack aircraft 65
Transport aircraft 31
Helicopters 352
Attack helicopters 37
Land power
Tanks 203
Armored fighting vehicles 87,364
Self-propelled artillery 64
Towed artillery 108
Rocket artillery (MLRS) 21
Naval power
Total naval assets 285
Aircraft carriers 2
Submarines 8
Destroyers 3
Frigates 14
Corvettes 0
Patrol vessels 15
Notes
Hosts US B61 (NATO nuclear sharing).
Sources: Global Firepower 2026, SIPRI 2025, FAS 2026, IMF. Figures are public estimates.
FAQ
What is Italy's Global Firepower rank? +
Italy ranks number 10 in the Global Firepower index.
What is Italy's defense budget? +
Italy's estimated defense budget is 48,100,000,000 USD.
How many active military personnel does Italy have? +
Italy has an estimated 165,500 active-duty personnel.
Does Italy have nuclear weapons? +
No, Italy does not have a confirmed nuclear-weapon arsenal.
Where does this data come from? +
Sources: Global Firepower 2026, SIPRI 2025, FAS 2026, IMF. Figures are public estimates.