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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.

47. Ethiopia
Population: 108,386,391
Available manpower: 41,143,474
Reaching military age annually: 1,989,698
Active personnel: 140,000
Reserve personnel: 0
Aircraft strength: 82
Combat tanks: 800
Naval assets: 0

48. Uzbekistan
Population: 30,023,709
Available manpower: 15,912,566
Reaching military age annually: 601,495
Active personnel: 50,000
Reserve personnel: 0
Aircraft strength: 179
Combat tanks: 420
Naval assets: 0

49. Bulgaria
Population: 7,057,504
Available manpower: 3,278,916
Reaching military age annually: 65,445
Active personnel: 33,150
Reserve personnel: 3,000
Aircraft strength: 56
Combat tanks: 2,440
Naval assets: 29