SIZING THEM UP


August 11, 2008 at 12:00a.m.

SIZING THEM UP

Russia vs. Georgia

Military strength in Russia and Georgia:

MILITARY SPENDING: Russia’s military budget is equivalent to about $40 billion this year, compared to Georgia’s $997 million. STRENGTH: Russia has 1.1 million soldiers, Georgia has 37,000. ARSENALS: The Russian armed forces have about 6,000 tanks and some 1,700 combat aircraft. Georgia has 230 tanks and 12 combat aircraft.

Source: Associated Press