"The Middle East has been a hotbed of conflict for decades, as such many nations within the region have built up their artillery stockpiles. Many have been opting for the newest technology as well, employing MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket Systems). In fact, the buildup of these arms within some Middle Eastern nations rivals that of some European nations and in some cases vastly surpasses them."
"To identify the Middle Eastern countries with the most MLRS units, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed 2024 Military Strength Ranking from Global Firepower, an annually updated defense-related statistics website with information on 145 countries. Countries were ranked on the total number of MLRS in their arsenal. We included supplemental information regarding the total military vehicles, artillery and tanks, as well as each country's overall military strength score."
The Middle East has long experienced persistent conflict, prompting many nations to build substantial artillery inventories and acquire modern MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket Systems). Several Middle Eastern countries and adjacent states maintain MLRS stockpiles that rival or exceed those of some European nations. Global Firepower's 2024 Military Strength Ranking provides MLRS totals for 145 countries, enabling rankings by MLRS count. Countries without MLRS were excluded from the ranking, and supplemental data include total military vehicles, artillery, tanks, and overall military strength scores. Pakistan and Egypt were included as adjacent countries often compared regionally. MLRS distributions inform regional military balance amid conflicts in Yemen and Syria and concerns about Iran's capabilities.
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