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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

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