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Cyprus Strategic Studies Center: Greece strengthens deterrence, Turkey remains numerically superior

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Greece has significantly strengthened its deterrent capabilities in 2026, marking the strongest deterrent force in decades. Despite this improvement, Turkey still maintains a numerical superiority in military personnel. The active military personnel in Greece is reported to be 131,650, while Turkey's stands at 355,200. According to the report, there are currently 2.6 Turkish soldiers for every Greek soldier, an improvement from a ratio of 3.5 to 1 in 2014. The findings are part of the annual Greece-Turkey Balance of Forces report published by the Cyprus Center for Strategic Studies.

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According to the 2026 annual report on the balance of power between Greece and Turkey published by the Cypriot Center for Strategic Studies, Greece has achieved its strongest deterrent capability in decades. The report indicates that despite this enhancement in Greece's military readiness, the numerical superiority of the Turkish armed forces remains a significant strategic challenge.

As of 2026, Greece's active military personnel stand at approximately 131,650, while Turkey maintains a force of around 355,200. This translates into a ratio of 2.6 Turkish soldiers for every Greek soldier, an improvement from a ratio of 3.5 to 1 reported in 2014. The report emphasizes that while Greece's deterrent capacity is robust, the existing numerical disparity necessitates ongoing vigilance and strategic planning in the face of Turkey's superior troop numbers.

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