Using over 55 factors to determine a country’s PowerIndex score, the Global Firepower 2019 list ranks the most powerful military nations in the world. Of the 136 advanced and lesser developed nations included, the parameters include their geographical location, natural resource reliance, manpower and current economic health. It must be noted that nuclear capability and current political/military leadership is not taken into account. Also, land-locked nations are not penalized for not having a standing navy. Here's a look at the 50 most powerful military nations, according to the list, as of June 25, 2019.
Among the findings: -The United States has the best-equipped military on the planet.
-Both Russia & China have been modernizing their armed forces, and while their equipment still lags behind top-end American technology, experts say the gap is closing.
-The French military is larger and arguably more capable than its traditional British rival.
-Italy is stronger than Germany in every area, from aircraft and land forces to seapower.
The most powerful militaries in the world, updated June 25, 2019:
16. Israel Population: 8,424,904 Available manpower: 3,647,983 Reaching military age annually: 121,113 Active personnel: 170,000 Reserve personnel: 445,000 Aircraft strength: 595 Combat tanks: 2,760 Naval assets: 65
17. Pakistan Population: 23,470,145 Available manpower: 10,808,002 Reaching military age annually: 282,654 Active personnel: 60,000 Reserve personnel: 19,700 Aircraft strength: 467 Combat tanks: 66 Naval assets: 47
18. North Korea Population: 23,470,145 Available manpower: 10,808,002 Reaching military age annually: 282,654 Active personnel: 60,000 Reserve personnel: 19,700 Aircraft strength: 467 Combat tanks: 66 Naval assets: 47
19. Australia Population: 23,470,145 Available manpower: 10,808,002 Reaching military age annually: 282,654 Active personnel: 60,000 Reserve personnel: 19,700 Aircraft strength: 467 Combat tanks: 66 Naval assets: 47
20. Spain Population: 49,331,076 Available manpower: 23,136,275 Reaching military age annually: 374,808 Active personnel: 124,000 Reserve personnel: 15,500 Aircraft strength: 522 Combat tanks: 327 Naval assets: 46
21. Canada Population: 35,881,659 Available manpower: 16,110,865 Reaching military age annually: 427,524 Active personnel: 64,000 Reserve personnel: 30,000 Aircraft strength: 384 Combat tanks: 80 Naval assets: 63
