2026 military data comparison
Panama vs Cuba Military Power
Compare Panama and Cuba across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks Panama #126 and Cuba #53 in the 2026 edition.
Panama
0.5Strength Score
3 indicators higher
Cuba
3.1Strength Score
13 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
Cuba
0.5 vs 3.1
Indicators higher
3–13
5 tied
Global ranks
#126 / #53
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$1.1B
vs $3.3B
Category scorecard
Manpower0 – 0 – 3
Air force2 – 1 – 2
Navy1 – 3 – 1
Army and ground forces0 – 0 – 5
Financial and strategic0 – 1 – 2
Largest reported differences
Reserve troops: Cuba
Panama 0 · Cuba 40,000
Fighter aircraft: Cuba
Panama 0 · Cuba 11
Attack helicopters: Cuba
Panama 0 · Cuba 4
Frigates: Cuba
Panama 0 · Cuba 1