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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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
50. Syria Population: 19,454,263 Available manpower: 12,450,728 Reaching military age annually: 535,381 Active personnel: 142,000 Reserve personnel: 0 Aircraft strength: 457 Combat tanks: 5,035 Naval assets: 56
