5 Most Powerful Militaries in Latin America

In this article, we look at the 5 most powerful militaries in Latin America. You can read about trends in the defense spending patterns in the region and where countries procure most of their military equipment from by heading over to the 15 Most Powerful Militaries in Latin America.

5. Peru

GDP (2023): $265 billion

Defense Spending (2022): $2.85 billion

Technological Advancement Rank: 76/132

Active Military Personnel: 120,000

Tanks: 261

Armored Fighting Vehicles: 7,896

Military Aircraft: 258

Naval Assets: 69

Overall Score: 6.11

We begin our list with Peru. The country has an active manpower of about 120,000 troops, which is one of its key strengths. It also boasts a large fleet of armored fighting vehicles. The country’s military aircraft include 38 combat jets, 12 special mission aircraft, and 93 combat helicopters.