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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40. Romania Population: 21,457,116 Available manpower: 11,007,501 Reaching military age annually: 225,379 Active personnel: 70,000 Reserve personnel: 50,000 Aircraft strength: 151 Combat tanks: 717 Naval assets: 48
41. Malaysia Population: 31,809,660 Available manpower: 15,201,837 Reaching military age annually: 526,142 Active personnel: 110,000 Reserve personnel: 300,000 Aircraft strength: 187 Combat tanks: 74 Naval assets: 61
43. Venezuela Population: 31,689,176 Available manpower: 14,260,129 Reaching military age annually: 584,665 Active personnel: 120,000 Reserve personnel: 8,000 Aircraft strength: 279 Combat tanks: 485 Naval assets: 50
44. Nigeria Population: 203,452,505 Available manpower: 77,108,499 Reaching military age annually: 3,454,461 Active personnel: 120,000 Reserve personnel: 0 Aircraft strength: 131 Combat tanks: 253 Naval assets: 75
45. Bangladesh Population: 159,453,001 Available manpower: 78,913,289 Reaching military age annually: 3,060,573 Active personnel: 160,000 Reserve personnel: 0 Aircraft strength: 175 Combat tanks: 340 Naval assets: 89
46. Colombia Population: 48,168,996 Available manpower: 24,084,498 Reaching military age annually: 839,509 Active personnel: 295,000 Reserve personnel: 35,000 Aircraft strength: 490 Combat tanks: 0 Naval assets: 234
