The confrontation between Iran and Israel is fueling tensions in the Middle East. Their armies present marked differences, both in terms of strategy and military capabilities. Who is the real military giant in this rivalry?
Cutting-edge technology versus digital strength
Israel is distinguished by its advanced military technology, supported by a cooperation strategic with the United States. With a defense budget of $24.3 billion, Israel is investing heavily in advanced equipment, including the F-35 and F-16 aircraft. Its aerial capabilities, with 612 aircraft, make it one of the forces the most formidable in the world. The Israeli military, or IDF, focuses on quality and efficiency, which allows it to compensate for its numerical disadvantage.
In comparison, Iran, with 610,000 active soldiers, hasan army much wider. However, this numerical superiority is counterbalanced by the obsolescence of its military equipment. Iran is also banking on its ballistic missiles, capable of reaching Israel with a range of 2,000 kilometers.
An asymmetric Iran-Israel war in the face of high technology
The Iranian army is distinguished by its strategies asymmetrical. Iran cannot directly compete with Israeli technology, but compensates with its numerous drones and ballistic force. Tehran also deploys allied militias in the region, such as Hezbollah, to maintain constant pressure on Israel.
Iran also has a fleet of 272 ships, although their technology remains inferior to that of Israeli naval forces, supported by advanced submarines and modernized corvettes. On the other hand, Israel is banking on its anti-missile defense system, notably the Iron Dome, capable of intercepting a large part of the rockets launched by its enemies. This approach, combined with its arsenal of drones and capabilities of sophisticated intelligence, gives it a clear tactical advantage in regional conflicts.
Quality or quantity: which will take precedence between the two armies?
Israel’s military strength is based on technological superiority, a well-trained army and strategic partnerships. On the other hand, Iran favors quantity, particularly via its ballistic missiles and its allied forces in the region. Each of the two countries thus has its strengths, but also its weaknesses. It is then difficult to know which will take precedence between the two famous armies.
