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Defense/South Africa
Defense

South Africa — Armed forces at a glance

69,000
Active personnel · 2024· ≈ order of magnitude
Personnel
  • ≈69,000
    Active personnel
  • ≈18,000
    Reserves
Land
  • ≈170
    Main battle tanks
  • ≈1,400
    Armoured vehicles
  • ≈90
    Artillery pieces
Source: IISS Military Balance 2024 · SIPRI· Data 2024
approximate values
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