Saudi Arabia vs Canada
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Military power of Saudi Arabia & Canada
| Country: | Saudi Arabia (SA) | Canada (CA) |
|---|---|---|
| Capital: | Riyadh | Ottawa |
| Population: | 34,218,169 | 38,048,738 |
| Area: | 2,149,690 km2 | 9,984,670 km2 |
| More: | Saudi Arabia military forces description | Canada military forces description |
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Military expenditures
 SA |  CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Military budget: | 57.5 billion $ | 22.8 billion $ |
| Percent of GDP: | 8.4% | 1.4% |
Manpower
| SA | CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Active personnel: | 505,000 | 67,492 |
| Reserve personnel: | 325,000 | 36,381 |
| Available for military: | 8,240,714 | 8,031,266 |
Land Forces
| SA | CA | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanks: | 1,142 | 146 | |
| Armoured fighting vehicles: | 9,096 | 3,148 | |
| Total artillery: | 757 | 161 | |
| Self-propelled artillery: | 474 | 0 | |
| Rocket artillery: | 122 | 0 |
Air Forces
| SA | CA | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total aircraft: | 855 | 405 | |
| Fighter aircraft: | 62 | 0 | |
| Multirole aircraf: | 54 | 103 | |
| Attack aircraft: | 168 | 0 | |
| Helicopters: | 341 | 165 | |
| UCAV (combat drone): | 0 | 0 |
Navy
| SA | CA | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total naval: | 27 | 62 | |
| Aircraftcarriers: | 0 | 0 | |
| Destroyers: | 0 | 0 | |
| Frigates: | 7 | 12 | |
| Corvettes: | 4 | 0 | |
| Submarines: | 0 | 4 |
☢ Nuclear weapons
Saudi Arabia
Does not have nuclear weapons.
Canada
Does not have nuclear weapons.
Military service
Saudi Arabia
17 is the legal minimum age for voluntary military service; no conscription.
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