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:
Pages
28. Greece Population: 10,761,523 Available manpower: 4,993,347 Reaching military age annually: 104,755 Active personnel: 140,000 Reserve personnel: 220,500 Aircraft strength: 566 Combat tanks: 1,254 Naval assets: 115
29. Ukraine Population: 43,952,299 Available manpower: 22,195,911 Reaching military age annually: 469,444 Active personnel: 205,000 Reserve personnel: 1,000,000 Aircraft strength: 260 Combat tanks: 2,031 Naval assets: 25
30. Czechia (Czech Republic) Population: 10,686,269 Available manpower: 5,011,174 Reaching military age annually: 99,087 Active personnel: 25,000 Reserve personnel: 0 Aircraft strength: 100 Combat tanks: 116 Naval assets: 0
31. Sweden Population: 10,040,995 Available manpower: 4,116,808 Reaching military age annually: 103,250 Active personnel: 30,000 Reserve personnel: 0 Aircraft strength: 206 Combat tanks: 120 Naval assets: 63
32. South Africa Population: 55,380,210 Available manpower: 26,250,220 Reaching military age annually: 963,908 Active personnel: 66,300 Reserve personnel: 15,000 Aircraft strength: 206 Combat tanks: 195 Naval assets: 30
33. Switzerland Population: 8,292,809 Available manpower: 3,632,250 Reaching military age annually: 90,334 Active personnel: 21,000 Reserve personnel: 220,000 Aircraft strength: 167 Combat tanks: 330 Naval assets: 0
