Top 10 Most Powerful Militaries in the World (Military Strength Ranking)
Below is the list of top 10 strongest militaries in the world (Military Strength Ranking).
10. Egypt
Military Strength of Egypt:
Egypt joins China and Russia in attempting to become one of the strongest militaries in the World. Current military capabilities and available firepower for the second most powerful Muslim nation of Egypt.
Power Index: 0.2676
Defense Budget: $4,400,000,000
Active Military Personnel: 454,250
Labor Force: 31,960,000
Total Aircraft: 1,132
Total Naval Strength: 319
Defense Budget: $4,400,000,000
Active Military Personnel: 454,250
Labor Force: 31,960,000
Total Aircraft: 1,132
Total Naval Strength: 319
9. Germany
Military Strength of Germany:
Germany has become a leader in European politics while also commanding its strongest economy. Current military capabilities and available firepower for the nation of Germany.
Power Index: 0.2609
Defense Budget: $39,200,000,000
Active Military Personnel: 180,000
Labor Force: 45,300,000
Total Aircraft: 698
Total Naval Strength: 81
Defense Budget: $39,200,000,000
Active Military Personnel: 180,000
Labor Force: 45,300,000
Total Aircraft: 698
Total Naval Strength: 81
8. Turkey
Military Strength of Turkey:
Turkey joins China and India in attempting to become a large scale military supplier through several high profile ongoing development programs. Turkey, the most powerful Muslim country in the world has the 8th most powerful military. Current military capabilities and available firepower for the nation of Turkey.
Power Index: 0.2491
Defense Budget: $8,208,000,000
Active Military Personnel: 382,850
Labor Force: 30,240,000
Total Aircraft: 1,018
Total Naval Strength: 194
Defense Budget: $8,208,000,000
Active Military Personnel: 382,850
Labor Force: 30,240,000
Total Aircraft: 1,018
Total Naval Strength: 194
7. Japan
Japan Military Strength:
A revised constitution and expanding military could see a more powerful Japan in the Asia-Pacific region by the end of the decade. Current military capabilities and available firepower for the nation of Japan.
Power Index: 0.2137
Defense Budget: $43,800,000,000
Active Military Personnel: 248,575
Labor Force: 65,930,000
Total Aircraft: 1,594
Total Naval Strength: 131
Defense Budget: $43,800,000,000
Active Military Personnel: 248,575
Labor Force: 65,930,000
Total Aircraft: 1,594
Total Naval Strength: 131
6. The United Kingdom
United Kingdom Military Strength:
Despite its size, the United Kingdom maintains one of the strongest economies and fighting forces anywhere in the world. Current military capabilities and available firepower for the nation of United Kingdom.
Power Index: 0.2131
Defense Budget: $45,700,000,000
Active Military Personnel: 151,175
Labor Force: 33,170,000
Total Aircraft: 856
Total Naval Strength: 76
Defense Budget: $45,700,000,000
Active Military Personnel: 151,175
Labor Force: 33,170,000
Total Aircraft: 856
Total Naval Strength: 76
5. France
France Military Strength:
5th Strongest army in the world. France has been able to put its vast military resources to good use through actions in Syria, Libya, Mali, and against ISIS. See the current military capabilities and available firepower for the nation of France.
Power Index: 0.1914
Defense Budget: $35,000,000,000
Active Military Personnel: 204,000
Labor Force: 30,480,000
Total Aircraft:1,305
Total Naval Strength: 118
Defense Budget: $35,000,000,000
Active Military Personnel: 204,000
Labor Force: 30,480,000
Total Aircraft:1,305
Total Naval Strength: 118
4. India
Military Strength of India:
India is looking to advance beyond its title of top military importer to that of top military exporter. Current military capabilities and available firepower for the nation of India.
Power Index: 0.1593
Defense Budget: $51,000,000,000
Active Military Personnel: 1,362,500
Labor Force: 513,700,000
Total Aircraft: 2,102
Total Naval Strength: 295
Defense Budget: $51,000,000,000
Active Military Personnel: 1,362,500
Labor Force: 513,700,000
Total Aircraft: 2,102
Total Naval Strength: 295
3. China
China Military Strength:
The Chinese military-industrial complex continues to promote its technological gains while increasing its military strength through show-of-force initiatives. The 3rd strongest army in the world. Checkout the current military capabilities and available firepower for the nation of China.
Power Index: 0.0945
Defense Budget: $161,700,000,000
Active Military Personnel: 2,260,000
Labor Force: 805,900,000
Total Aircraft: 2,955
Total Naval Strength: 714
Defense Budget: $161,700,000,000
Active Military Personnel: 2,260,000
Labor Force: 805,900,000
Total Aircraft: 2,955
Total Naval Strength: 714
2. Russia
Russia Military Strength:
A massive modernization and procurement program, as well as military action against neighboring Ukraine, has reinstalled Russian prominence in the region. The best trained army in the world. Checkout the current military capabilities and available firepower for the nation of Russia.
Power Index: 0.0929
Defense Budget: $44,600,000,000
Active Military Personnel: 798,527
Labor Force: 77,410,000
Total Aircraft: 3,794
Total Naval Strength: 352
Defense Budget: $44,600,000,000
Active Military Personnel: 798,527
Labor Force: 77,410,000
Total Aircraft: 3,794
Total Naval Strength: 352
1. United States
United States Military Strength:
Despite its draw-downs across Iraq and Afghanistan, the United States military continues to see action in the Middle East against ISIS forces. Check out the current military capabilities and available firepower for the nation of United States. The most powerful military in the world.
Power Index: 0.0857.
Defense Budget: $587,800,000,000.
Active Military Personnel: 1,373,650.
Labor Force: 158,600,000.
Total Aircraft: 13,762.
Total Naval Strength: 415.
Defense Budget: $587,800,000,000.
Active Military Personnel: 1,373,650.
Labor Force: 158,600,000.
Total Aircraft: 13,762.
Total Naval Strength: 415.
