Most powerful militaries in the world 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.
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The most powerful militaries in the world, updated June 25, 2019:
1.United States Population: 329,256,465 Available manpower: 144,872,845 Reaching military age annually: 4,188,274 Active personnel: 1,281,900 Reserve personnel: 860,000 Aircraft strength: 13,398 Combat tanks: 6,287 Naval assets: 415 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: 142,122,776 Available manpower: 69,640,160 Reaching military age annually: 1,306,449 Active personnel: 1,013,628 Reserve personnel: 2,572,500 Aircraft strength: 4,078 Combat tanks: 21,932 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: 1,384,688,986 Available manpower: 752,855,402 Reaching military age annually: 19,614,518 Active personnel: 2,183,000 Reserve personnel: 510,000 Aircraft strength: 3,187 Combat tanks: 13,050 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: 1,296,834,042 Available manpower: 622,480,340 Reaching military age annually: 23,116,044 Active personnel: 1,362,500 Reserve personnel: 2,100,000 Aircraft strength: 2,082 Combat tanks: 4,184 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: 67,364,357 Available manpower: 30,111,868 Reaching military age annually: 776,483 Active personnel: 205,000 Reserve personnel: 183,635 Aircraft strength: 1,248 Combat tanks: 406 Naval assets: 118
8.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: 65,105,246 Available manpower: 29,948,413 Reaching military age annually: 745,117 Active personnel: 150,000 Reserve personnel: 83,000 Aircraft strength: 811 Combat tanks: 331 Naval assets: 76
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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: 80,457,737 Available manpower: 37,010,559 Reaching military age annually: 7,905,455 Active personnel: 178,641 Reserve personnel: 30,000 Aircraft strength: 613 Combat tanks: 900 Naval assets: 81
8. Japan Population: 126,168,156 Available manpower: 53,873,803 Reaching military age annually: 11,782,201 Active personnel: 247,157 Reserve personnel: 56,000 Aircraft strength: 1,572 Combat tanks: 1,004 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: 81,257,239 Available manpower: 41,847,478 Reaching military age annually: 1,406,075 Active personnel: 355,000 Reserve personnel: 380,000 Aircraft strength: 1,067 Combat tanks: 3,200 Naval assets: 194
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Population: 51,418,097 Available manpower: 25,709,049 Reaching military age annually: 632,443 Active personnel: 625,000 Reserve personnel: 5,202,250 Aircraft strength: 1,614 Combat tanks: 2,654 Naval assets: 166
11. Italy Population: 62,246,674 Available manpower: 28,011,003 Reaching military age annually: 567,223 Active personnel: 175,000 Reserve personnel: 182,000 Aircraft strength: 831 Combat tanks: 200 Naval assets: 143
12. Egypt Population: 99,413,317 Available manpower: 42,946,553 Reaching military age annually: 1,551,229 Active personnel: 440,000 Reserve personnel: 480,000 Aircraft strength: 1,092 Combat tanks: 2,160 Naval assets: 319
13. Brazil Population: 208,846,892 Available manpower: 107,764,996 Reaching military age annually: 3,383,821 Active personnel: 334,500 Reserve personnel: 1,340,000 Aircraft strength: 706 Combat tanks: 437 Naval assets: 110
14. Iran Population: 83,024,745 Available manpower: 47,324,105 Reaching military age annually: 1,394,476 Active personnel: 523,000 Reserve personnel: 350,000 Aircraft strength: 509 Combat tanks: 1,634 Naval assets: 398
15. Indonesia Population: 262,787,403 Available manpower: 130,868,127 Reaching military age annually: 4,540,339 Active personnel: 400,000 Reserve personnel: 400,000 Aircraft strength: 451 Combat tanks: 315 Naval assets: 221
16. Israel Population: 8,424,904 Available manpower: 3,647,983 Reaching military age annually: 121,113 Active personnel: 170,000 Reserve personnel: 445,000 Aircraft strength: 595 Combat tanks: 2,760 Naval assets: 65
17. Pakistan Population: 23,470,145 Available manpower: 10,808,002 Reaching military age annually: 282,654 Active personnel: 60,000 Reserve personnel: 19,700 Aircraft strength: 467 Combat tanks: 66 Naval assets: 47
18. North Korea Population: 23,470,145 Available manpower: 10,808,002 Reaching military age annually: 282,654 Active personnel: 60,000 Reserve personnel: 19,700 Aircraft strength: 467 Combat tanks: 66 Naval assets: 47
19. Australia Population: 23,470,145 Available manpower: 10,808,002 Reaching military age annually: 282,654 Active personnel: 60,000 Reserve personnel: 19,700 Aircraft strength: 467 Combat tanks: 66 Naval assets: 47
20. Spain Population: 49,331,076 Available manpower: 23,136,275 Reaching military age annually: 374,808 Active personnel: 124,000 Reserve personnel: 15,500 Aircraft strength: 522 Combat tanks: 327 Naval assets: 46
21. Canada Population: 35,881,659 Available manpower: 16,110,865 Reaching military age annually: 427,524 Active personnel: 64,000 Reserve personnel: 30,000 Aircraft strength: 384 Combat tanks: 80 Naval assets: 63
22. Taiwan Population: 23,545,963 Available manpower: 12,196,809 Reaching military age annually: 300,041 Active personnel: 215,000 Reserve personnel: 1,675,000 Aircraft strength: 837 Combat tanks: 1,855 Naval assets: 87
23. Vietnam Population: 97,040,334 Available manpower: 51,043,216 Reaching military age annually: 1,651,274 Active personnel: 482,000 Reserve personnel: 5,000,000 Aircraft strength: 318 Combat tanks: 2,575 Naval assets: 65
24. Poland Population: 38,420,687 Available manpower: 18,826,137 Reaching military age annually: 463,123 Active personnel: 105,000 Reserve personnel: 0 Aircraft strength: 469 Combat tanks: 1,110 Naval assets: 83
25. Saudi Arabia Population: 33,091,113 Available manpower: 17,703,745 Reaching military age annually: 583,161 Active personnel: 230,000 Reserve personnel: 0 Aircraft strength: 848 Combat tanks: 1,062 Naval assets: 55
26. Thailand Population: 68,615,858 Available manpower: 35,543,014 Reaching military age annually: 1,094,725 Active personnel: 360,000 Reserve personnel: 245,000 Aircraft strength: 568 Combat tanks: 805 Naval assets: 81
27. Algeria Population: 41,657,488 Available manpower: 20,741,263 Reaching military age annually: 685,686 Active personnel: 130,000 Reserve personnel: 150,000 Aircraft strength: 551 Combat tanks: 2,475 Naval assets: 85
28. Greece Population: 10,761,523 Available manpower: 4,993,347 Reaching military age annually: 104,755 Active personnel: 140,000 Reserve personnel: 220,500 Aircraft strength: 566 Combat tanks: 1,254 Naval assets: 115
29. Ukraine Population: 43,952,299 Available manpower: 22,195,911 Reaching military age annually: 469,444 Active personnel: 205,000 Reserve personnel: 1,000,000 Aircraft strength: 260 Combat tanks: 2,031 Naval assets: 25
30. Czechia (Czech Republic) Population: 10,686,269 Available manpower: 5,011,174 Reaching military age annually: 99,087 Active personnel: 25,000 Reserve personnel: 0 Aircraft strength: 100 Combat tanks: 116 Naval assets: 0
31. Sweden Population: 10,040,995 Available manpower: 4,116,808 Reaching military age annually: 103,250 Active personnel: 30,000 Reserve personnel: 0 Aircraft strength: 206 Combat tanks: 120 Naval assets: 63
32. South Africa Population: 55,380,210 Available manpower: 26,250,220 Reaching military age annually: 963,908 Active personnel: 66,300 Reserve personnel: 15,000 Aircraft strength: 206 Combat tanks: 195 Naval assets: 30
33. Switzerland Population: 8,292,809 Available manpower: 3,632,250 Reaching military age annually: 90,334 Active personnel: 21,000 Reserve personnel: 220,000 Aircraft strength: 167 Combat tanks: 330 Naval assets: 0
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
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
42. Peru Population: 31,331,228 Available manpower: 15,352,302 Reaching military age annually: 621,768 Active personnel: 90,000 Reserve personnel: 190,000 Aircraft strength: 288 Combat tanks: 145 Naval assets: 60
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
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
