Warpower:United Kingdom



The WARPOWER series takes a unique, 'by-the-numbers', quick-reference approach to the current (2023) military capabilities of the United Kingdom (Britain). The country is consistently ranked as the TOP global military power according to the defense aggregate GlobalFirepower.com (GFP), the nation showcasing a balanced approach to modern warfare. As such, Great Britain continues its place atop the major global defense powers of Europe year-after-year.

Service Branches


The fighting forces of Britain are collectively managed under the British Armed Forces banner and encompasses three major branches of service: the Royal Air Force (RAF), the British Army, and the Royal Navy (RN). Britain's land forces were founded in 1660 (the Royal Navy prior to in 1546 and the RAF following in 1918).

Material Suppliers


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Primary and Secondary military suppliers, be they direct or indirect, past and present.

At-a-Glance



Global Rank
4
Indian national flag
IND
5
British national flag
UK
6
South Korean national flag
SKO
Regional Rank
1
British national flag
UK
2
French national flag
FRA
3
Italian national flag
ITA
Equipment
Modern | Cold War
Key Qualities

Advanced / Modern Technologies
Global Capability
Force Balance
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Total Units: 722


NOTES: Three Boeing E-7 Wedgetails are on order. At least 50 Army Apache attack helos will be completed to the modern AH-64E standard.


137
Typhoon
Multirole
AIR FORCE
31
F-35B
Strike
AIR FORCE/FAA
41
Chinook
Medium-Lift
AIR FORCE
14
HC.2
Medium-Lift
AIR FORCE
1
AW109SP
VIP
AIR FORCE
22
A400M C.1
Tact.Transp.
AIR FORCE
8
C-17A
Strat.Transp.
AIR FORCE
2
Envoy IV CC.1
VIP
AIR FORCE
9
Poseiden MRA.1
Maritime Patrol
AIR FORCE
6
Shadow R.1
ISTAR
AIR FORCE
3
RC-135W
SIGINT
AIR FORCE
12
Voyager
Tanker-Transport
AIR FORCE
91
Tutor T.1
Basic Trainer
AIR FORCE
52
Viking TX.1
Flight Trainer
AIR FORCE
29
H135 Juno
Helo Trainer
AIR FORCE
28
Hawk T.2
Advanced Jet Trainer
AIR FORCE
23
Prefect T.1
Basic Trainer
AIR FORCE
14
Texan T.1
Basic Trainer
AIR FORCE
7
H145 Jupiter
Helo Trainer
AIR FORCE
5
Phenom 100
Flight Trainer
AIR FORCE
42
Apache AH.1
Attack Helo
ARMY
4
Apache Guardian
Attack Helo
ARMY
26
Wildcat
Medium Utility
ARMY
6
Dauphin II
SPECOPS
ARMY
3
Bell 212
Medium Utility
ARMY
14
Gazelle
Light Utility
ARMY
5
H135M
Light Utility
ARMY
30
Merlin HM.2
ASW
NAVY
28
Wildcat HMA.2
Attack
NAVY
25
Merlin Mk4/4A
Medium Utility
NAVY
4
Avenger
Flight Trainer
NAVY
Type Balance
Fixed-Wing
Rotorcraft

Total Units: 271


NOTES: The MQ-9 series is to be succeeded by the Protector model in 2024. Estimates below have been made for specific entries when official totals are not made available.


9
MQ-9
Recon-Attack
AIR FORCE
229
Desert Hawk III
Recon
ARMY
13
WK450
Recon
ARMY
20
RQ-20
Recon
NAVY

Total Units: 19,826


NOTES: The aging Challenger 2 MBT stock is being reduced to 148 of the Challenger 3 tanks to occur by 2027 (projected).


227
Challenger 2
MBT
ARMY
801
Bulldog
APC
ARMY
721
Warrior
IFV
ARMY
26
AJAX
AFV
ARMY
2
Boxer
IFV
ARMY
431
Jackal 2
PMV
ARMY
398
Foxhound
MRAP
ARMY
387
Mastiff
MRAP
ARMY
371
RWMIK LR
PMV
ARMY
164
Ridgeback
MRAP
ARMY
99
Wolfhound
MRAP
ARMY
72
Coyote
PMV
ARMY
11
Fuchs
Reconnaissance
ARMY
89
AS-90
155mm SPH
ARMY
14
Archer
155mm SPH
ARMY
44
M270
MLRS
ARMY
126
L118
105mm Towed
ARMY
867
Air Defense
Various
ARMY
196
Engineering
Various
ARMY
14,780
Logistics
Various
ARMY
Type Balance
Tracked
Wheeled

British military manpower by-the-numbers.


NOTES: Values below used (with permission) from the military stats aggregator site www.GlobalFirepower.com, detailing the current strengths and weaknesses of modern military forces by-the-numbers.



Total Population
67,791,400
(100%)

Available Manpower
31,184,044
(46.0%)

Total Military Personnel (est.)
231,000
(0.3%)

Active Personnel
194,000
(0.3%)

Reserve Personnel
37,000
(0.1%)

Active Paramilitary
0
(0.0%)

Air Force Personnel
40,000
(0.1%)

Navy Personnel
46,200
(0.1%)

Army Personnel
114,100
(0.2%)

Total Units: 117


NOTES: The aging Duke-class guided-missile frigates are set to be succeeded by the incoming Inspiration-class (Type 31) and City-class (Type 26) warships. Five frigates will make up the Type 31 family and these will feature a crew of 107 with a range out to 7,500nm with a top speed of 26kts. Eight frigates will make up the planned City-class and these will be crewed by 161, have a 7,00nm range, and steam at 26kts in open water.


2
Elizabeth
Aircraft Carrier
2
Albion
Ampih.Transp.Dk
4
Vanguard
Bal.Missile Sub
5
Astute
Fleet Sub
1
HMS Triumph
Fleet Sub
6
Daring
Destroyer
11
Duke
Frigate
8
River
OPV
6
Hunt
Mine Warfare
2
Sandown
Mine Warfare
16
Archer
Patrol
2
Cutlass
Patrol
51
Auxiliaries
Various
1
HMS Victory
Special

Ranks of the various military services of the nation of the United Kingdom.


Ranks are listed below, lowest ('OR', Enlisted) to highest ('OF', Officer).


British Army Ranks (arranged Lowest-to-Highest)
Private
OR-1
Private
OR-2
Lance Corporal
OR-3
Corporal
OR-4
Sergeant
OR-5
Sergeamt
OR-6
Staff/Colour Sergeant
OR-7
Warrant Off. Class 2
OR-8
Warrant Off. Class 1
OR-9
Officer Cadet
OF(D)
Second Lieutenant
OF-1
Lieutenant
OF-1
Captain
OF-2
Major
OF-3
Lieutenant Colonel
OF-4
Colonel
OF-5
Brigadier
OF-6
Major-General
OF-7
Lieutenant-General
OF-8
General
OF-9
Field Marshal
OF-10


British Royal Navy Ranks (arranged Lowest-to-Highest)
Able Rating
OR-2
Leading Rating
OR-4
Petty Officer
OR-5
Petty Officer
OR-6
Chief Petty.Off
OR-7
Warrant Officer 2
OR-8
Warrant Officer 1
OR-9
Officer Cadet
OF(D)
Midshipman
OF-1
Sub-Lieutenant
OF-1
Lieutenant
OF-2
LT Commander
OF-3
Commander
OF-4
Captain
OF-5
Commodore
OF-6
Rear Admiral
OF-7
Vice Admiral
OF-8
Admiral
OF-9
Admiral o/t Fleet
OF-10


British Royal Air Force Ranks (arranged Lowest-to-Highest)
Air Recruit
OR-1
Air Spec.Class 2
OR-2
Air Spec.Class 1
OR-2
Air Sp.Cl1.Tech
OR-2
Lance Corporal
OR-3
Corporal
OR-4
Sergeant
OR-5
Sergeant
OR-6
Chief Technician
OR-7
Flight Sergeant
OR-7
Warrant Officer
OR-9
War.Off. o/t RAF
OR-9
Officer Cadet
OF(D)
Pilot Officer
OF-1
Flying Officer
OF-1
Flight Lieutenant
OF-2
Squadron Leader
OF-3
Wing Commander
OF-4
Group Captain
OF-5
Air Commodore
OF-6
Air Vice Marshal
OF-7
Air Marshal
OF-8
Air Chief Marshal
OF-9
Marchal o/t RAF
OF-10
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