International Institute for Statistical Studies 2023 Key Report According to the report, Israel’s military budget last year was $19.2 billion, while Iran’s military budget was $7.4 billion. That means Israel is spending about two and a half times more than Iran on its defence. It is possible that this may have increased amid the ongoing war in Gaza.
Talking about active soldiers, Israel has a strength of 1 lakh 69 thousand 500 soldiers, while Iran has 6 lakh 10 thousand soldiers. Here it should also be kept in mind that many of Israel’s soldiers are not associated with its army. They come to serve when needed.
Israel has 400 tanks, while Iran has more than that, 1513 tanks. Israel has a capacity of 790 infantry fighting vehicles, while Iran has 1250 such vehicles.
Israel has 530 artillery pieces, while Iran is said to have more than 6790. Israel has 46 attack helicopters. Iran has 50. Talking about surface to air missile units, Israel has more than 64 units, while Iran has 410.
Israel has 340 fighter jets. Iran has 288. Israel has more attack submarines. It has 5 submarines, while Iran has 1. Israel has 51 patrolling ships, while Iran has 70. Israel can keep an eye on its enemies with the help of 8 satellites. Iran has 2 satellites.
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