Germany vs Sweden
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Military power of Germany & Sweden
| Country: | Germany (DE) | Sweden (SE) |
|---|---|---|
| Capital: | Berlin | Stockholm |
| Population: | 83,166,711 | 10,385,347 |
| Area: | 357,168 km2 | 450,295 km2 |
| More: | Germany military forces description | Sweden military forces description |
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Military expenditures
 DE |  SE | |
|---|---|---|
| Military budget: | 57 billion $ | 7.2 billion $ |
| Percent of GDP: | 1.4% | 1.1% |
Manpower
| DE | SE | |
|---|---|---|
| Active personnel: | 183,907 | 30,000 |
| Reserve personnel: | 30,050 | 34,500 |
| Available for military: | 18,529,299 | 2,065,782 |
Land Forces
| DE | SE | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanks: | 328 | 120 | |
| Armoured fighting vehicles: | 3,874 | 2,719 | |
| Total artillery: | 401 | 268 | |
| Self-propelled artillery: | 121 | 48 | |
| Rocket artillery: | 38 | 0 |
Air Forces
| DE | SE | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total aircraft: | 662 | 240 | |
| Fighter aircraft: | 141 | 0 | |
| Multirole aircraf: | 90 | 98 | |
| Attack aircraft: | 0 | 0 | |
| Helicopters: | 347 | 53 | |
| UCAV (combat drone): | 0 | 0 |
Navy
| DE | SE | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total naval: | 65 | 213 | |
| Aircraftcarriers: | 0 | 0 | |
| Destroyers: | 0 | 0 | |
| Frigates: | 12 | 0 | |
| Corvettes: | 5 | 9 | |
| Submarines: | 6 | 5 |
☢ Nuclear weapons
Germany
Germany participates in the NATO nuclear weapons sharing arrangements and trains for delivering United States nuclear warheads.
Sweden
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.
Sweden
18-47 years of age for male and female voluntary military service; Swedish citizenship required; service obligation: 7.5 months (Army), 7-15 months (Navy), 8-12 months (Air Force); the Swedish Parliament has abolished compulsory military service, with exclusively voluntary recruitment as of July 2010; conscription remains an option in emergencies; after completing initial service, soldiers have a reserve commitment until age 47.