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:
22. Taiwan Population: 23,545,963 Available manpower: 12,196,809 Reaching military age annually: 300,041 Active personnel: 215,000 Reserve personnel: 1,675,000 Aircraft strength: 837 Combat tanks: 1,855 Naval assets: 87
23. Vietnam Population: 97,040,334 Available manpower: 51,043,216 Reaching military age annually: 1,651,274 Active personnel: 482,000 Reserve personnel: 5,000,000 Aircraft strength: 318 Combat tanks: 2,575 Naval assets: 65
24. Poland Population: 38,420,687 Available manpower: 18,826,137 Reaching military age annually: 463,123 Active personnel: 105,000 Reserve personnel: 0 Aircraft strength: 469 Combat tanks: 1,110 Naval assets: 83
25. Saudi Arabia Population: 33,091,113 Available manpower: 17,703,745 Reaching military age annually: 583,161 Active personnel: 230,000 Reserve personnel: 0 Aircraft strength: 848 Combat tanks: 1,062 Naval assets: 55
26. Thailand Population: 68,615,858 Available manpower: 35,543,014 Reaching military age annually: 1,094,725 Active personnel: 360,000 Reserve personnel: 245,000 Aircraft strength: 568 Combat tanks: 805 Naval assets: 81
27. Algeria Population: 41,657,488 Available manpower: 20,741,263 Reaching military age annually: 685,686 Active personnel: 130,000 Reserve personnel: 150,000 Aircraft strength: 551 Combat tanks: 2,475 Naval assets: 85
