5 Weakest Militaries in the World

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In this article, we look at the 5 weakest militaries in the world. You can read about trends in the defense industry and the United States donating military equipment to countries in need by heading over to the 15 Weakest Militaries in the World.

5. Benin

GDP (2022): $19.94 billion

Defense Spending (2022): $75 million

Manpower: 5,000

Tanks: 0

Armored Fighting Vehicles: 150

Military Aircraft: 2

Naval Assets: 2

Overall Score: 5.45

Benin’s armed forces are among the weakest in the world due to their low manpower and small inventory of military equipment. In recent years, Benin has received military assistance from France in the form of armored vehicles and helicopters but that has not been enough to lift its capabilities.

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