Spain vs Italy
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Military power of Spain & Italy
| Country: | Spain (ES) | Italy (IT) |
|---|---|---|
| Capital: | Madrid | Rome |
| Population: | 47,450,795 | 60,317,116 |
| Area: | 505,990 km2 | 301,338 km2 |
| More: | Spain military forces description | Italy military forces description |
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Military expenditures
 ES |  IT | |
|---|---|---|
| Military budget: | 17.2 billion $ | 28.9 billion $ |
| Percent of GDP: | 1.2% | 1.6% |
Manpower
| ES | IT | |
|---|---|---|
| Active personnel: | 133,282 | 165,500 |
| Reserve personnel: | 15,150 | 18,300 |
| Available for military: | 11,759,557 | 13,865,688 |
Land Forces
| ES | IT | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanks: | 327 | 200 | |
| Armoured fighting vehicles: | 2,384 | 2,795 | |
| Total artillery: | 245 | 275 | |
| Self-propelled artillery: | 102 | 164 | |
| Rocket artillery: | 0 | 21 |
Air Forces
| ES | IT | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total aircraft: | 532 | 828 | |
| Fighter aircraft: | 52 | 80 | |
| Multirole aircraf: | 86 | 93 | |
| Attack aircraft: | 13 | 48 | |
| Helicopters: | 157 | 365 | |
| UCAV (combat drone): | 0 | 12 |
Navy
| ES | IT | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total naval: | 76 | 142 | |
| Aircraftcarriers: | 1 | 2 | |
| Destroyers: | 0 | 4 | |
| Frigates: | 11 | 12 | |
| Corvettes: | 0 | 1 | |
| Submarines: | 3 | 8 |
☢ Nuclear weapons
Spain
Does not have nuclear weapons.
Italy
Italy participates in the NATO nuclear weapons sharing arrangements and trains for delivering United States nuclear warheads.
Military service
Spain
18-26 years of age for voluntary military service by a Spanish citizen or legal immigrant, 2-3 year obligation; women allowed to serve in all SAF branches, including combat units; no conscription, but Spanish Government retains right to mobilize citizens 19-25 years of age in a national emergency; mandatory retirement of non-NCO enlisted personnel at age 45 or 58, depending on service length.
Italy
18-25 years of age for voluntary military service; women may serve in any military branch; Italian citizenship required; 1-year service obligation.