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Most Effective Military Nations in the World

Most powerful militaries in the world
Using over 55 factors to determine a country’s PowerIndex score, the Global Firepower 2018 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 April 14, 2018.

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.

Courtesy of msn.com/news 2018

The most powerful militaries in the world, updated April 21, 2018:

1. United States
Population: 326,625,791
Reaching military age annually: 4,220,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 1,281,900/801,200
Aircraft strength: 13,362
Combat tanks: 5,884
Naval assets: 415 werful militaries in the world, as of Feb. 1, 2017:


2. Russia
Russia comes in at second mostly because they possess the most number of tanks as well as nuclear warheads in the world.
Population: 142,257,519
Reaching military age annually: 1,355,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 1,013,628/2,572,500
Aircraft strength: 3,914
Combat tanks: 20,300
Naval assets: 352
3. China
The Chinese economy is second only to the United States, and their military capabilities are growing at a shocking speed.
Population: 1,379,302,771
Reaching military age annually: 19,550,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 2,183,000/510,000
Aircraft strength: 3,035
Combat tanks: 7,716
Naval assets: 714


4. India
India has successfully emerged as a major military power in the last two decades and has recently overtaken China as the fastest growing major economy in the world.
Population: 1,281,935,911
Reaching military age annually: 22,900,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 1,362,500/2,844,750
Aircraft strength: 2,185
Combat tanks: 4,426
Naval assets: 295

 

5. France
The French have always been told by the British that they are weak but the reality is the modern French military is larger and more capable than Britain.
In addition to being highly trained, the French have power projection capabilities second only to the United States thanks to multiple bases around the globe.

Population: 67,106,161
Reaching military age annually: 775,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 205,000/183,635
Aircraft strength: 1,262
Combat tanks: 406
Naval assets: 118

6. United Kingdom
The British military remains one of the most well funded and well-trained forces in the world. However this can be disputed concerning funding, many have the opinion; as continue cuts and asset stripping, via new governments continue and with austerity measures, this will reduce the affectiveness of our troops now and in the future.
Their manpower might be comparatively low, but the quality is high with  equipment at their disposal, begged, borrowed or aquired....
The reason for the decline, is most likely down to the government wanting to remain in the EU and providing delay tactics, as Brexit 'negotiations' continue, to eventually transfer all military responsibility into the new EU Army.  This will leave our boarders and specialised units vaulnrable and the British Army will be an Army of little or no worth in a major incident.  Many agree with this  'opinion', when asked; especially with  continued austerity cuts. Goverment trends continue.

Population: 64,769,452
Reaching military age annually: 750,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 197,730/81,500
Aircraft strength: 832
Combat tanks: 227
Naval assets: 76

7.South Korea

10. Germany
Germany is one of the strongest economic forces in the world but the army’s condition seems to have deteriorated in the past few years.
Germany does not have an aircraft carrier and has relatively few submarines which lowered its ranking.

Population: 80,594,017
Reaching military age annually: 791,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 178,641/30,000
Aircraft strength: 714
Combat tanks: 432
Naval assets: 81

8. Japan
Even though Japan has officially denounced its right to declare war, it maintains a modern military that is extremely well equipped.
Japan could be a top-four military power if their constitution would allow them to also be an offensive force, not only defensive.

Population: 126,451,398
Reaching military age annually: 1,215,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 247,157/63,300
Aircraft strength: 1,508
Combat tanks: 679
Naval assets: 131

9. Turkey
Turkey’s military is mighty in numbers - more than France and the UK combined - but their equipment and training are not as top-notch, but respectable and fully compatible with NATO.
In addition, the country can lay claim to an impressively large tank fleet as well as numerous aircraft and attack helicopters.

Population: 80,845,215
Reaching military age annually: 1,375,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 350,000/360,565
Aircraft strength: 1,056
Combat tanks: 2,446
Naval assets: 194

Expenditure - Science and Technology - Military and Developments

Population: 51,181,299
Reaching military age annually: 690,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 625,000/5,202,250
Aircraft strength: 1,560
Combat tanks: 2,654
Naval assets: 166

11. Italy
Population: 62,137,802
Reaching military age annually: 570,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 247,500/20,000
Aircraft strength: 828
Combat tanks: 200
Naval assets: 143

12. Egypt
Population: 97,041,072
Reaching military age annually: 1,535,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 454,250/875,000
Aircraft strength: 1,132
Combat tanks: 4,946
Naval assets: 319

13. Iran
Population: 82,021,564
Reaching military age annually: 1,400,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 534,000/400,000
Aircraft strength: 505
Combat tanks: 1,650
Naval assets: 398

14. Brazil
Population: 207,353,391
Reaching military age annually: 3,410,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 334,500/1,652,500
Aircraft strength: 723
Combat tanks: 469
Naval assets: 110

15. Indonesia
Population: 260,580,739
Reaching military age annually: 4,500,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 435,750/540,000
Aircraft strength: 478
Combat tanks: 418
Naval assets: 221

16. Israel
Population: 8,299,706
Reaching military age annually: 122,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 170,000/445,000
Aircraft strength: 596
Combat tanks: 2,760
Naval assets: 65

17. Pakistan
Population: 204,924,861
Reaching military age annually: 4,345,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 637,000/282,000
Aircraft strength: 1,281
Combat tanks: 2,182
Naval assets: 197

18. North Korea
Population: 25,248,140
Reaching military age annually: 415,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 945,000/5,500,000
Aircraft strength: 944
Combat tanks: 5,243
Naval assets: 967

19. Spain
Population: 48,958,159
Reaching military age annually: 423,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 124,100/50,600
Aircraft strength: 524
Combat tanks: 327
Naval assets: 46

20. Vietnam
Population: 96,160,163
Reaching military age annually: 1,640,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 448,500/5,040,000
Aircraft strength: 283
Combat tanks: 1,545
Naval assets: 65

21. Australia
Population: 23,232,413
Reaching military age annually: 280,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 60,000/19,700
Aircraft strength: 469
Combat tanks: 59
Naval assets: 47

22. Poland
Population: 38,476,269
Reaching military age annually: 435,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 109,650/75,000
Aircraft strength: 466
Combat tanks: 1,065
Naval assets: 83

23. Algeria
Population: 40,969,443
Reaching military age annually: 675,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 520,000/272,350
Aircraft strength: 528
Combat tanks: 2,405
Naval assets: 85

24. Taiwan
Population: 23,508,428
Reaching military age annually: 325,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 257,500/1,675,000
Aircraft strength: 843
Combat tanks: 2,005
Naval assets: 87

25. Canada
Population: 35,623,680
Reaching military age annually: 425,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 64,000/24,000
Aircraft strength: 413
Combat tanks: 80
Naval assets: 63

26. Saudi Arabia
Population: 28,571,770
Reaching military age annually: 510,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 231,000/25,000
Aircraft strength: 844
Combat tanks: 1,142
Naval assets: 55

27. Thailand
Population: 68,414,135
Reaching military age annually: 1,045,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 335,425/292,000
Aircraft strength: 565
Combat tanks: 737
Naval assets: 81

28. Greece
Population: 10,768,477
Reaching military age annually: 105,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 161,500/252,250
Aircraft strength: 567
Combat tanks: 1,345
Naval assets: 115

29. Ukraine
Population: 44,033,874
Reaching military age annually: 482,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 182,000/1,000,000
Aircraft strength: 240
Combat tanks: 2,214
Naval assets: 25

30. Czech Republic
Population: 10,674,723
Reaching military age annually: 98,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 22,000/7,050
Aircraft strength: 103
Combat tanks: 123
Naval assets: 0

31. Sweden
Population: 9,960,487
Reaching military age annually: 110,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 21,875/22,000
Aircraft strength: 206
Combat tanks: 120
Naval assets: 63

32. Mexico
Population: 124,574,795
Reaching military age annually: 2,175,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 273,575/110,000
Aircraft strength: 478
Combat tanks: 0
Naval assets: 143

33. South Africa
Population: 54,841,552
Reaching military age annually: 965,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 78,050/16,000
Aircraft strength: 209
Combat tanks: 195
Naval assets: 30

34. Switzerland
Population: 8,236,303
Reaching military age annually: 90,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 21,000/150,000
Aircraft strength: 167
Combat tanks: 134
Naval assets: 0

35. Myanmar
Population: 55,123,814
Reaching military age annually: 1,030,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 406,000/110,000
Aircraft strength: 263
Combat tanks: 592
Naval assets: 155

36. Norway
Population: 5,320,045
Reaching military age annually: 65,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 26,500/46,000
Aircraft strength: 128
Combat tanks: 52
Naval assets: 62

37. Argentina
Population: 44,293,293
Reaching military age annually: 665,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 75,000/52,720
Aircraft strength: 262
Combat tanks: 390
Naval assets: 42

38. Netherlands
Population: 17,084,719
Reaching military age annually: 202,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 42,705/10,500
Aircraft strength: 165
Combat tanks: 0
Naval assets: 56

39. Uzbekistan
Population: 29,748,859
Reaching military age annually: 602,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 56,500/20,000
Aircraft strength: 179
Combat tanks: 420
Naval assets: 0

40. Romania
Population: 21,529,967
Reaching military age annually: 230,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 72,750/105,000
Aircraft strength: 135
Combat tanks: 827
Naval assets: 48

41. Belarus
Population: 9,549,747
Reaching military age annually: 100,620
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 56,500/344,750
Aircraft strength: 202
Combat tanks: 515
Naval assets: 0

42. Peru
Population: 31,036,656
Reaching military age annually: 605,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 100,830/268,500
Aircraft strength: 275
Combat tanks: 85
Naval assets: 60

43. Nigeria
Population: 190,632,261
Reaching military age annually: 3,456,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 124,000/57,000
Aircraft strength: 124
Combat tanks: 148
Naval assets: 75

44. Malaysia
Population: 31,381,992
Reaching military age annually: 520,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 110,000/310,000
Aircraft strength: 182
Combat tanks: 74
Naval assets: 61

45. Colombia
Population: 47,698,524
Reaching military age annually: 845,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 369,100/142,450
Aircraft strength: 489
Combat tanks: 0
Naval assets: 234

46. Venezuela
Population: 31,304,016
Reaching military age annually: 552,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 115,000/8,000
Aircraft strength: 280
Combat tanks: 696
Naval assets: 50

47. Iraq
Population: 39,192,111
Reaching military age annually: 655,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 168,000/150,000
Aircraft strength: 289
Combat tanks: 389
Naval assets: 60

48. Angola
Population: 29,310,273
Reaching military age annually: 310,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 107,000/68,500
Aircraft strength: 283
Combat tanks: 244
Naval assets: 57

49. Syria
Population: 18,028,549
Reaching military age annually: 502,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 154,000/150,000
Aircraft strength: 460
Combat tanks: 4,640
Naval assets: 56

50. Kazakhstan
Population: 18,556,698
Reaching military age annually: 245,000
Active personnel/Reserve personnel: 74,500/32,000
Aircraft strength: 214
Combat tanks: 300
Naval assets: 15

2018

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