5 Most Powerful Militaries in Latin America

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1. Brazil

GDP (2023): $2.13 trillion

Defense Spending (2022): $20.2 billion

Technological Advancement Rank: 49/132

Active Military Personnel: 360,000

Tanks: 469

Armored Fighting Vehicles: 44,044

Military Aircraft: 628

Naval Assets: 134

Overall Score: 7.79

The Brazilian military is the most powerful in the Latin America region. The country’s GDP has surpassed the $2 trillion mark, which now allows Brasilia to allocate heavy budgets toward military modernization each year. The country has equipped itself with six Gripen fighter jets, with another 34 on order with Sweden. On the naval front, Brazil has 134 units, which include four submarines and an aircraft carrier. Brazil also maintains military satellites in orbit.

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