Germany vs Canada
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Military power of Germany & Canada
| Country: | Germany (DE) | Canada (CA) |
|---|---|---|
| Capital: | Berlin | Ottawa |
| Population: | 82 175 700 | 35 151 728 |
| Area: | 357 168 km2 | 9 984 670 km2 |
| More: | Germany military forces description | Canada military forces description |
Military expenditures
 DE |  CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Military budget: | 44,3 billion $ | 15,5 billion $ |
| Percent of GDP: | 1,2% | 1% |
Manpower
| DE | CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Active personnel: | 178 334 | 68 250 |
| Reserve personnel: | 40 000 | 119 000 |
| Available for military: | 18 529 299 | 8 031 266 |
Land Forces
| DE | CA | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanks: | 328 | 146 | |
| Armoured fighting vehicles: | 3 592 | 3 148 | |
| Total artillery: | 440 | 161 | |
| Self-propelled artillery: | 148 | 0 | |
| Rocket artillery: | 50 | 0 |
Air Forces
| DE | CA | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total aircraft: | 785 | 405 | |
| Fighter aircraft: | 134 | 0 | |
| Multirole aircraf: | 115 | 103 | |
| Attack aircraft: | 0 | 0 | |
| Helicopters: | 358 | 165 |
Navy
| DE | CA | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total naval: | 64 | 62 | |
| Aircraftcarriers: | 0 | 0 | |
| Destroyers: | 0 | 0 | |
| Frigates: | 10 | 12 | |
| Corvettes: | 5 | 0 | |
| Submarines: | 6 | 4 |
☢ Nuclear weapons
Germany
Germany participates in the NATO nuclear weapons sharing arrangements and trains for delivering United States nuclear warheads.
Canada
Does not have nuclear weapons.
Military service
Germany
17-23 years of age for male and female voluntary military service; conscription ended 1 July 2011; service obligation 8-23 months or 12 years; women have been eligible for voluntary service in all military branches and positions since 2001.
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