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BRICS (acronym - Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) is a grouping of the world economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Bilateral relations among BRICS are conducted mainly on the basis of non-interference, equality, and mutual benefit. The BRICS nations are considered a geopolitical rival to the G7 bloc.

On August 24, 2023, the expansion of the group on January 1, 2024 was announced to include Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates. On 29 December 2023 the Government of Argentina officially announce that Argentina will not join the BRICS. This is due to the change of president to Javier Milei.

Canada is a country located in Northern North America with an area of 9,984,670 km2 (land boundries: 8,891 km and costline 202,080 km). The capital of Canada is Ottawa. The number of inhabitants is 38,048,738.

Canada is a member of NATO and was one of the original 12 countries to sign the North Atlantic Treaty. Canada is part of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). The Canadian's inventory is a mix of domestically-produced equipment and imported weapons systems from Australia, Europe, Israel, and the USA. The leading supplier is the United States. Canada's defense industry develops, maintains, and produces a range of equipment, including aircraft, combat vehicles, naval vessels.

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Military expenditures

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Military budget

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642.8 billion $
27 billion $

Percent of GDP

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0 %
1.4 %

Manpower

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Active personnel

+
6,345,000
68,000

Reserve personnel

+
7,754,000
27,000

Available for military

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992,083,395
8,031,266

Land Forces

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Tanks

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30,277
74
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Armoured fighting vehicles

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72,901
1,678
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Total artillery

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40,650
159
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Self-propelled artillery

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12,316
0
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Rocket artillery

+
11,343
0

Air Forces

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Total aircraft

+
15,826
446
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Fighter

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1,484
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Multirole

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2,830
121
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Attack

+
1,330
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Helicopters

+
5,511
150
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UCAV (combat drone)

+
393
0

Navy

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Total naval

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2,809
70
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Aircraft carriers

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12
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Destroyers

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77
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Frigates

+
105
12
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Corvettes

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215
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Submarines

+
194
4

Nuclear weapons

BRICS

Data not available

Canada

Does not have nuclear weapons.

Military service

BRICS

Data not available

Canada

17 years of age for voluntary male and female military service (with parental consent); 16 years of age for Reserve and Military College applicants; Canadian citizenship or permanent residence status required; maximum 34 years of age; service obligation 3-9 years