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:
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34. Mexico Population: 129,959,205 Available manpower: 60,460,418 Reaching military age annually: 2,154,809 Active personnel: 277,000 Reserve personnel: 81,500 Aircraft strength: 493 Combat tanks: 0 Naval assets: 143
35. Netherlands Population: 17,151,228 Available manpower: 7,820,960 Reaching military age annually: 196,384 Active personnel: 35,500 Reserve personnel: 5,000 Aircraft strength: 161 Combat tanks: 18 Naval assets: 56
36. Norway Population: 5,372,191 Available manpower: 2,170,365 Reaching military age annually: 70,481 Active personnel: 24,000 Reserve personnel: 40,000 Aircraft strength: 138 Combat tanks: 36 Naval assets: 62
37. Myanmar Population: 55,622,506 Available manpower: 30,258,643 Reaching military age annually: 1,025,375 Active personnel: 406,000 Reserve personnel: 0 Aircraft strength: 276 Combat tanks: 434 Naval assets: 155
38. Argentina Population: 44,694,198 Available manpower: 20,179,430 Reaching military age annually: 670,663 Active personnel: 75,000 Reserve personnel: 0 Aircraft strength: 269 Combat tanks: 374 Naval assets: 42
39. Belarus Population: 9,527,543 Available manpower: 4,982,905 Reaching military age annually: 99,828 Active personnel: 45,500 Reserve personnel: 300,000 Aircraft strength: 197 Combat tanks: 515 Naval assets: 0
