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Top 10 Most Powerful Armies in the World 2015

There is only one way to know for sure which state has the strongest army in the world, but, fortunately, it is unacceptable. Today, the military forces of the largest states do not participate in full-scale military conflicts. How to evaluate the power of the armies of different countries? There is a global firepower index for this purpose. It includes more than 50 factors by which military strength is assessed. This is the amount of equipment, manpower, the size of the defense budget, the availability of natural resources, etc. It should be noted that this data is constantly changing and needs to be clarified. In addition, many indicators, while reflecting quantity, say nothing about quality. For example, a country may have many submarines, but they will be outdated and significantly inferior in combat effectiveness to modern models. In addition, not all countries have access to the sea, and therefore do not have a navy. The firepower index takes this factor into account and does not exclude such states from the rating. So, the most powerful armies in the world in 2015 - which of our neighbors around the globe should we be wary of?

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Opens the ranking of the most powerful armies in the world in 2015. Despite the fact that according to the country's constitution, it does not have the right to have an offensive army, Japan's military forces are very powerful. The country's arsenal includes all types of weapons, and the technical equipment of the army is one of the best in the world. Due to territorial disputes with the DPRK, the country intends to further increase defense spending. Japan currently spends about $49 billion on military needs.

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In ninth position among the most powerful in the world -. After World War II, the country was limited to defense forces only, but in recent years Germany has been increasing its military strength. Military spending is $45 billion. The number of troops is about 185 thousand people. Despite such a small army, German ground forces are in no way inferior to Russian ones.

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It ranks 8th in the ranking of the most powerful armies in the world. The country spends $34 billion annually on military spending. The size of the army is about 640 thousand people, in the reserve there are about 3 million inhabitants. Due to the constant threat from its closest neighbor, North Korea, the country is constantly increasing its military capabilities.

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In seventh place on the list of the strongest armies in the world is. The country spends about $18 billion on military needs, but this spending is expected to increase due to the difficult situation in Syria. The Turkish army is considered the best in the Middle East. It actively participates in many NATO operations.

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It occupies sixth position in the ranking of the most powerful armies in the world in 2015. The key to the success of this country, whose army numbers 230 thousand people, is the presence of a full range of weapons of its own production. And don’t forget that France is one of the nuclear powers.

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It ranks 5th in the list of the most powerful and combat-ready armies on the planet. Gone are the days when England had unhindered dominance of the seas. But, although the status of the strongest maritime power has long been lost, the country continues to remain on the list of the most serious military forces in the world. England has all types of weapons in its arsenal, and a military budget of 53 billion dollars allows it to improve and modernize the army.

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In fourth place in the ranking of the strongest armies in the world is. It’s a paradox, but this country, far from being the richest, has surpassed many economically developed countries in terms of military strength. The secret lies in the number of troops. The country's army numbers about 1 million 300 thousand people. In addition, India has nuclear weapons and a navy, which increases its combat capability. The country's military spending is $46 billion a year.

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The third place in the ranking of the most powerful armed forces on the planet is occupied by a country that evokes fear and respect at the same time -. Thousands of years ago, numerous discoveries were made here that allowed human civilization to take a big step forward. And today, China continues to amaze the world with its tenacity and ability to quickly make amazing strides both in the economy and in the development of military technology. China has reached third place in the ranking of the most powerful armies in the world not only due to the number of its troops - and they number more than two million people. In the event of a military conflict, the Celestial Empire can call up another 5% of the population and the size of the Chinese army will increase to 60 million. The numbers are simply stunning. In addition, the country has nuclear potential and a large amount of military equipment. China has long been suspected of using industrial espionage to copy the best weapons of other countries, in particular Russia and the United States. Spending on the military budget is the second in the world ($126 billion). It is possible that China unofficially spends much more on equipping its army.

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It is in second place in the list of the most powerful armies in the world in 2015. It has advanced military technology, and its army is considered the most powerful ground force in the world. The country has a strong and large navy, including more than 60 modern nuclear submarines. The power of the Russian army's air force is comparable to that of the United States Air Force. Russia surpasses the United States in the number of heavy military equipment, in particular tanks. country - the largest in the world. The army consists of about a million people. Russia spends approximately $80 billion annually to support the combat capability of the army. All this together gives the country the right to consider its army one of the strongest in the world in 2015.

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1st place - . Whatever one may say, the United States has the most powerful military force today. No other country in the world has a military budget like here. Almost 613 billion dollars - this is how much the United States spends on annually increasing its power. And this despite the fact that the country reduced spending on the army by 7% in connection with the withdrawal of its troops from Iran and Afghanistan. The size of the army is almost one and a half million people and about 700 thousand are in reserve.

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Do you know which countries have the most powerful armies in 2018? If not, then it will be useful for you to familiarize yourself with this ranking table of the world’s armies in 2018. This informational article will tell the reader about the ten states with the most powerful military apparatus, ranking all participants in the ranking according to a descending principle (from smallest to largest).

Egypt

Making their debut in the 2018 ranking of the world's armies are the Egyptian armed forces, whose total strength is about 450 thousand people (not counting the reserve). The military formation is structurally composed of four divisions: ground forces, naval forces (hereinafter referred to as the Navy/Navy), the air force (Air Force), and air defense (air defense). The ground forces include tank, ground and mechanized divisions armed with more than 3,700 tanks, 2,500 mortars, and 4,000 armored personnel carriers. The Egyptian Air Force consists of 350 aircraft and 35 thousand military personnel. The Navy consists of more than 40 thousand employees and 60 combat vessels. Egypt is officially a country without nuclear weapons.

Germany

The German army is called the Bundeswehr, which consists of three (6 in total) main power structures: the Navy (20,000), the Air Force (30,000), and the ground forces. The total strength of the entire Bundeswehr is 180,000 people. Compulsory military service in Germany was abolished in 2011. Since then, only professional military personnel (contract service) have been found in the ranks of employees. A special feature of the German Bundeswehr is the medical unit (23,000 members) - this is a full-fledged structural unit of the Bundeswehr, which is engaged in the treatment of military personnel, the development of modern military medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, etc. Germany is one of the few countries that has curtailed its nuclear program.

Türkiye

Türkiye ranks 8th in the ranking of the most powerful armies in the world in 2018. Military service is compulsory for all men aged 20-40 years. Turkey has the most powerful ground forces in the world (after the United States) and numbers about 400 thousand people, armed with more than 4,500 tanks and 4,000 self-propelled artillery of various calibers. The Turkish Navy (about 15 thousand people) is relatively small compared to the UK. The Turkish Navy has about 20 submarines, 30 frigates and corvettes at its disposal.

Japan

After World War II, the Imperial Japanese Armed Forces were completely disbanded, replaced by the Japan Self-Defense Forces, which are still active today. The basic principles of the Japanese Self-Defense Forces: do not attack, do not use nuclear weapons. As of 2018, the Japanese army has more than 250 thousand voluntary personnel (in Japan there is no compulsory military service, all military personnel are hired to serve at their own request). The legal status of the Japan Self-Defense Forces is not fully delineated, and therefore the Japanese army is considered to be a public domain.

Great Britain

The Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Armed Forces of Great Britain is the current monarch. Great Britain took 6th place in the ranking of the most powerful armies in the world in 2018, numbering 200 thousand people. 20% of all armed forces are the navy (numbering about 40 thousand people). The English fleet is considered one of the most modern and powerful in the world (after the USA) - this is not surprising, because Great Britain is an island. The ground forces number 80 thousand people + 25 thousand reserves. The UK has 4 submarines with nuclear warheads on board.

France

France is a leader in the ranking of the combat effectiveness of the world's armies. Today the country has the most modern weapons of its own production, nuclear weapons and numerous human resources. Every year, about 30-40 billion US dollars are spent from the state budget on defense purposes. More than 300 million military personnel are constantly ready to defend the interests of the state. More than 15% of the military personnel are women, the highest percentage of any country. France also constantly accepts orders from various countries for the production of aircraft carriers, fighters and other military equipment, which very well replenishes the state treasury.

India

One of the largest countries in terms of population (1.4 billion) has an army of many millions to protect its borders. Every year, about 50 billion dollars are financed from the country's budget to maintain the combat effectiveness of the country's defensive structure. India is armed with ground forces (1.2 million people), navy (60 thousand people), air force (127,000) and coast guard. India is part of the “nuclear club”, and is one of the main producers of nuclear warheads for all members of this association. India is armed with about 1 thousand combat fighter aircraft and 500 combat helicopters, about 4 thousand tanks, 2000 infantry fighting vehicles, 30 thousand anti-tank systems.

China

The Chinese armed forces are considered the largest army in the world in terms of numbers, amounting to more than 2.5 million people. China is armed with more than 8,000 tanks (including light and trackless ones), 4,000 armored personnel carriers, 3,500 MLRS and self-propelled howitzers, and 1,700 combat aircraft. The structure of the PRC army includes 5 branches of the military: ground, navy, air force, missile forces, and strategic troops. The official handgun in China is the QBZ-95 assault rifle. China is a member of the “nuclear club”, and therefore China has nuclear warheads in its arsenal.

Russia

Russia occupies second place in the ranking of the combat effectiveness of the world's armies. Every year, the Russian budget funds about 70-80 billion dollars to maintain the army. The permanent armed forces number approximately 800 thousand people, excluding the reserve (2 million). In terms of the number of military personnel, Russia ranks 5th in the world (China ranks first). The army of the Russian Federation is armed with: tanks (more than 3 thousand units), infantry fighting vehicles (more than 4 thousand), armored personnel carriers (approximately 7200 units), self-propelled artillery units (2000+ thousand), as well as more than 1000+ mobile tactical missile systems (half of the bottom is occupied by the Grad system), etc.

USA

The USA is the country with the largest army in the world in 2018. The total number of military personnel is 1 million. The main unit of the US domestic armed forces is the regular army (460 thousand), as well as reserve troops: the national guard (340 thousand) and reserve troops (200 thousand). The armed forces also include the coast guard, military police and navy. The United States is armed with: tanks, military vehicles, artillery, tactical missile and anti-tank systems, aviation and aircraft carriers, etc. Every year the United States spends more than 600 billion dollars on defensive purposes.

Since ancient times, the armed forces have been the main and fundamental guarantor of the independence of any country and the security of its citizens. Diplomacy and interstate treaties are also important factors of international stability, but as practice shows, when it comes to military conflict, they often do not work. Events in Ukraine are obvious proof of this. Indeed, who wants to shed the blood of their soldiers for the interests of others? Today we will try to answer the question - whose army is the strongest in the world, whose military power is unrivaled?

As Russian Emperor Alexander III once said: “Russia has only two reliable allies - its army and navy.” And he is one hundred percent right. Naturally, this statement is true not only for Russia, but also for any other state.

Today in the world there are more than 160 armies of varying sizes, weapons and military doctrines.

One of the greatest commanders in history, the French Emperor Napoleon I believed that “the big battalions are always right,” but in our time the situation has changed somewhat.

It should be understood that the strength of a modern army is determined not only by its numbers; it largely depends on the effectiveness of its weapons, the training of its fighters, and their motivation. The time of mass conscription armies is gradually becoming a thing of the past. Modern armed forces are a very expensive pleasure. The cost of the latest tank or fighter is tens of millions of dollars, and only very rich countries can afford a large and strong army.

There is another factor that arose after the end of World War II - nuclear weapons. Its power is so terrifying that it still keeps the world from starting another global conflict. Today, two states have the largest nuclear arsenals - Russia and the United States. A conflict between them is guaranteed to lead to the end of our civilization.

Disputes often flare up on the Internet about which is the strongest army in the world. This question is somewhat incorrect, since only a full-scale war can compare armies. There are too many factors that determine the strength or weakness of certain armed forces. When compiling our rating, we took into account the size of the armed forces, their technical equipment, the development of the military-industrial complex, army traditions, as well as the level of funding.

When compiling the top 10 most powerful armies in the world, the factor of the existence of nuclear weapons was not taken into account.

So, meet the strongest armies in the world.

10. Germany. Our ranking of the top 10 most powerful armies on the planet opens with the Bundeswehr – the armed forces of the Federal Republic of Germany. It consists of the ground forces, navy, aviation, medical service and logistics service.

The armed forces of the Bundeswehr number 186 thousand people, the German army is completely professional. The country's military budget is $45 billion. Despite its rather modest size (compared to other participants in our rating), the German army is very highly trained, equipped with the latest types of weapons, and Germany’s military traditions can only be envied. It should be noted the highest level of development of the country's military-industrial complex - German tanks, aircraft, and small arms are deservedly considered among the best in the world.

Germany could count on a higher place in the top 10, but the foreign policy of this country is peaceful. Apparently, the Germans have fought enough in the last century, so they are no longer drawn to military adventures. In addition, Germany has been a member of NATO for many years, so in the event of any military threats, it can count on the help of the United States and other allies.

9. France. In ninth place in our ranking is France, a country with rich military traditions, a very advanced military-industrial complex and significant armed forces. Their number is 222 thousand people. The country's military budget is $43 billion. France's military-industrial complex allows it to provide its army with almost all the necessary weapons - from small arms to tanks, aircraft and reconnaissance satellites.

However, it should be noted that the French, like the Germans, do not seek to resolve foreign policy issues by military means. France has no disputed territories with its neighbors, nor any frozen conflicts.

8. Great Britain. In eighth place in our ranking is Great Britain, a country that managed to create a world empire on which the sun never set. But that's in the past. Today the number of British armed forces is 188 thousand people. The country's military budget is $53 billion. The British have a very decent military-industrial complex, which is able to produce tanks, airplanes, warships, small arms and other types of weapons.

England has the second largest navy (after the USA) in terms of tonnage. It includes nuclear submarines, and two light aircraft carriers are being built for the country's Navy.

British special operations forces are considered one of the best in the world.

Great Britain participates in almost all military conflicts where the United States is present (the first and second conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan). So the experience of the British army is not lacking.

7. Türkiye. The army of this country is considered the strongest among the Muslim armies of the Middle East. The descendants of the warlike Janissaries managed to create very combat-ready armed forces, which in the region are second in power only to the Israeli army. That is why Türkiye is in seventh place in our ranking.

6. Japan. In sixth place in our top 10 ranking is Japan, which formally does not have an army at all; its functions are performed by the so-called “self-defense forces.” However, don’t let this name fool you: the country’s armed forces number 247 thousand people and are the fourth largest in the Pacific region.

The main rivals that the Japanese fear are China and North Korea. In addition, the Japanese still have not concluded a peace treaty with Russia.

Japan has a significant air force, ground forces and an impressive navy, which is considered one of the strongest in the world. Japan has more than 1,600 combat aircraft, 678 tanks, 16 submarines, and 4 helicopter carriers.

This country has the third largest economy in the world, so it is not difficult for Japan to allocate serious money for the maintenance and development of its army. Japan's military budget is $47 billion, which is quite good for a military of its size.

Separately, it should be noted the high level of development of the country's military-industrial complex - in terms of its technical equipment, the Japanese armed forces are considered one of the best in the world. Today in Japan they are creating a fifth-generation fighter, and it will probably be ready in the coming years.

In addition, Japan is one of the United States' closest allies in the region. There are American bases on the country's territory; the United States supplies Japan with the latest types of weapons. However, despite this, Japan plans to further increase its defense spending. Well, the descendants of samurai are not short of experience and fighting spirit.

5. South Korea. Fifth place in our top 10 ranking is occupied by another Southeast Asian state – South Korea. This country has an impressive armed forces with a total strength of 630 thousand people. It is in third place in the region, second only to China and the DPRK. South Korea has been at war for more than sixty years—peace has never been concluded between Pyongyang and Seoul. The armed forces of the DPRK number almost 1.2 million people; the North Koreans consider their southern neighbors to be their main enemy and constantly threaten them with war.

It is clear that in such a situation, South Korea has to pay a lot of attention to the development of its own army. $33.7 billion is allocated annually for defense needs. The South Korean army is considered one of the best equipped not only in its region, but also in the world. South Korea is one of the closest and most loyal allies of the United States in the region, so the Americans supply Seoul with the latest weapons; there are US bases in the country. Therefore, if a conflict between the DPRK and South Korea does begin, it is not a fact that the northerners (despite their numerical superiority) will emerge victorious.

4. India. In fourth place in our top 10 ranking are the Indian Armed Forces. This huge, populous country with a booming economy has a military of 1.325 million and spends approximately $50 billion on defense.

In addition to the fact that India is the owner of nuclear weapons, its armed forces are the third largest in the world. And there is a simple explanation for this: the country is in a state of permanent conflict with its neighbors: China and Pakistan. In the recent history of India, there have been three bloody wars with Pakistan and a huge number of border incidents. There are also unresolved territorial disputes with a strong China.

India has a serious navy, which includes three aircraft carriers and two nuclear submarines.

Every year the Indian government spends significant sums on the purchase of new weapons. And if earlier Indians mainly purchased weapons made in the USSR or Russia, now they increasingly prefer higher-quality Western models.

In addition, recently the country's leadership has been paying a lot of attention to the development of its own military-industrial complex. A few years ago, a new strategy for the development of the defense industry was adopted, which goes under the motto “Make in India”. Now, when purchasing weapons, Indians give preference to those suppliers who are ready to open production facilities in the country and share the latest technologies.

3. China. In third place in our ranking of the top 10 strongest armies is the People's Liberation Army of China (PLA). This is the largest armed force on the planet - its number is 2.333 million people. China's military budget is the second largest in the world, second only to the United States. It amounts to $126 billion.

China is striving to become the second superpower after the United States, and it is impossible to do this without powerful armed forces; it certainly cannot do without the largest army in the world.

Today the Chinese are armed with 9,150 tanks, 2,860 aircraft, 67 submarines, a large number of combat aircraft and multiple launch rocket systems. There has been debate for quite some time about how many warheads the PRC has in stock: the official figure is several hundred, but some experts believe that the Chinese have an order of magnitude larger number.

The Chinese army is constantly improving its technical level. If ten to fifteen years ago most types of military equipment in service with the PLA were outdated copies of Soviet models, today the situation has changed dramatically.

Currently, the PRC is working on the creation of a fifth-generation fighter; its latest developments in the field of tank building and missile weapons are not much inferior to models made in Russia or the West. Much attention is paid to the development of naval forces: recently the first aircraft carrier (the former Varyag, purchased from Ukraine) appeared in the Chinese Navy.

Considering the enormous resources (financial, human, technological) that China has, the armed forces of this country will become a formidable rival in the coming years for the countries that occupy the first positions in our ranking.

2. Russia. In second place in our top 10 ranking are the Russian armed forces, which in many respects remain the strongest on the planet.

In terms of the number of personnel, the Russian army ranks only fifth, behind the United States, China, India and the DPRK. Its population is 798 thousand people. The budget of the Russian defense department is $76 billion. However, at the same time, it has one of the most powerful ground forces in the world: more than fifteen thousand tanks, a huge number of armored vehicles and combat helicopters.

1. USA. The United States of America is in first place in the top 10. In terms of the number of personnel, the US Army is second only to China (albeit significantly), its strength is 1.381 million people. At the same time, the US military department has a budget that generals of other armies can only dream of - $612 billion, which allows it to be the most powerful country in the world.

The strength of modern armed forces depends largely on their funding. Therefore, the huge American defense budget is one of the main components of its success. It allows Americans to develop and purchase the most modern (and most expensive) weapons systems, supply their army at the highest level, and simultaneously conduct several military campaigns in different parts of the world.

Today, the US Army has 8,848 tanks, a huge number of armored vehicles and other military equipment, and 3,892 military aircraft. While during the Cold War, Soviet strategists focused on tanks, the Americans actively developed combat aviation. Currently the US Air Force

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Which army is the strongest in the world? The usual answer is American. This is understandable: the largest military budget, a high number of military personnel, an abundance of equipment.

What about the second strongest army? They are already starting to think about it. Russian? Perhaps, she is well armed, she is a decent soldier, and she has enormous combat experience. But China has an immense mobilization potential, a huge number of troops, and equipment is also up to par.

This is the question that the curious web resource WONDERLIST tried to answer. He just has fun by comparing all sorts of quantities - from military strength to the most impressive LEGO models or the most difficult languages ​​to learn.

Let's take a look at the ranking of the most powerful armies in the world, built on this resource. According to the authors, 68 countries were studied according to many criteria - labor resources, territory to be defended, logistics, resources, including human resources, finances and geography. From these indicators, a power index is compiled, the inverse of the firepower indicator. In general, the smaller it is, the more powerful the power from a military point of view. It’s not very clear how it is, but, as they say, it inspires.

Well, let's see. Perhaps this review will give you some food for thought.

10. Brazil

Battle of Monte Castello Remembered in Brazi. Photo: Tereza Sobreira/Zuma\TASS

Power index: 0.6912

Defense budget: $31,576,000,000

Active military personnel: 371,199

Labor resources: 104,700,000

Total aviation: 822

Total fleet: 106

9. Italy

Power Index: 0.6838

Defense budget: $31,946,000,000

Active military personnel: 293,202

Labor resources: 25,080,000

Total aviation: 770

Total fleet: 179

8. South Korea

Power Index: 0.6547

Defense budget: $28,280,000,000

Active military personnel: 653,000

Labor resources: 25,100,000

Total aviation: 871

Total fleet: 190

7. Germany

Power Index: 0.6491

Defense Budget: $43,478,000,000

Active military personnel: 148,996

Labor resources: 43,620,000

Total aviation: 925

Total fleet: 67

6 . France

Power Index: 0.6163

Defense budget: $58,244,000,000

Active military personnel: 362,485

Labor resources: 29,610,000

Total aviation: 544

Total fleet: 180

5. UK

Power index: 0.5185

Defense Budget: $57,875,170,000

Active military personnel: 224,500

Labor resources: 31,720,000

Total aviation: 1,412

Total fleet: 77

4. India

Power Index: 0.4346

Defense budget: $44,282,000,000

Active military personnel: 1,325,000

Labor resources: 487,600,000

Total aviation: 1,962

Total fleet: 170

3. China

Power Index: 0.3351

Defense budget: $129,272,000,000

Active military personnel: 2,285,000

Labor resources: 795,500,000

Total aviation: 5,048

Total fleet: 972

2. Russia

Power Index: 0.2618

Defense budget: $64,000,000,000

Active military personnel: 1,200,000

Labor resources: 75,330,000

Total aviation: 4,498

Total fleet: 224

1. USA

Photo: Rachel Larue/Zuma/TASS

Power index: 0.2475

Defense budget: $689,591,000,000

Active military personnel: 1,477,896

Labor resources: 153,600,000

Total aviation: 15,293

Total fleet: 290.

Nuclear potential is not included in this calculation. As the authors of the rating explained, “the inclusion of such weapons would defeat the purpose of such a comparison.”

Which is understandable: one Russian “Sarmat” - and the entire power of the American army turns into dust...

Moreover, in terms of the integral “power index,” that is, the “firepower index,” Russia has practically caught up with the United States.

Analytical agencies constantly compare the armies of the world to find out the potential of the armies of the strongest states. The gradation occurs both across individual regions, continents, and throughout the world. By comparing the number of personnel and weapons of the Armies of the World, a rating of the best armed forces on the planet is compiled.

Soldiers on combat duty

Despite the supremacy of international law, in fact, in fact, the rule of the stronger applies. This is especially important for countries vying for certain places - this promises not only international authority, but also the conclusion of financial contracts for the export of weapons.

Most analytical companies and intelligence agencies in the world usually place the best armies of the world of different countries in the order below.

TOP 10 - the most powerful Armies in the world

10 - South Korea

The armed forces of South Korea occupy 10th place in the ranking, which describes the most powerful Armies in the World. This country is forced to maintain a large army on its balance sheet, having a troubled neighbor on its northern border - North Korea.

This aspect greatly influences the socio-political state of the country and its militarization. The armed forces of South Korea are the third largest in the Asian region - the number of military personnel is 630 thousand people.

The number of military personnel is 630 thousand people.

The human resource is 25 million people. The principle of troop management is copied from the American model - the most powerful army is divided into commands and brigades.

The ground forces are armed with 2,500 tanks, which is far from a modest figure for such a state. However, most of the tanks are old prototypes that were used by the most powerful Armies of the World in the past.

Including American cars from the last millennium. A new type of tank in the army, developed in 2007, is the K2, built on a German chassis using its own developments. The combat potential of the ground forces ranks third or fourth in Asia.

Korean is the most powerful army in the world in the Asia-Pacific region

The Air Force is represented by American-made equipment (South Korea is one of the largest markets for American defense companies, constantly occupying a leading position in the acquisition of weapons).

The basis of the aircraft fleet is made up of F series models as well as modernized in-house developments. The number of units is 1.5 thousand aircraft and helicopters (the government plans to expand the aircraft fleet by 200-300 units due to the arrival of new models of F-35 multirole fighters)

The basis of the navy consists of coastal ships and one aircraft-carrying ship (helicopter carrier) and 15 submarines made in Germany.

The navy is not the strong point of the Korean army.

Such a country does not need to have an ocean-going fleet, since the main enemy is located nearby in the north.

South Korea is forced to maintain a huge army and militarize society because of its neighbor, constantly being in tension and on the eve of another war. Therefore, the armed forces are on increased combat readiness, which has a positive effect on the combat effectiveness of the army.

The South Korean army is rightfully considered one of the best on the continent.

9 - Germany

Once one of the most powerful armies in the world is gradually losing ground to developing countries. Since the end of the Cold War, the Bundeswehr has undergone annual cuts, both in personnel and in equipment and funding. Germany ranks 9th in the ranking of the TOP 10 Armies of the World.

Personnel: 186 thousand soldiers and officers. The human reserve is 30 million people. The number of military personnel who are mobilized is the largest in Europe. The government of the country places great hopes on allied countries and, above all, on the United States in matters of providing support. Does not consider the scenario of war on its territory.

Personnel: 186 thousand soldiers and officers.

The basis of the ground forces consists of leopard tanks of various generations and modifications in the amount of 500 units (a significant part of the equipment is in storage and is not combat-ready). There are 50 tanks of the 2A9 modification in the army.

Also supporting the armored forces are PUMA and Marder infantry fighting vehicles in the amount of 1 thousand units. The principle of control is to divide the country's territory into districts - commands and operational groups of troops.

The air force consists of 700 units of mainly Eurocopter Tiger attack helicopters and Eurofighter aircraft.

On paper, the potential of the air force is great, but not long ago a scandal erupted when, after an inspection by the Ministry of Defense, it turned out that 40% of the equipment could not take off due to a lack of spare parts (this situation applies to most European armies, whose forces look impressive at most parts on paper).

Also, the air force still retains sufficient potential in transport aviation, where there are about 50 aircraft.

The German Army is the most powerful Army in Europe

The Bundesmarine - the German naval forces have 6 new submarines and about 30 ships of the near and far sea zone of operation such as Frigate, Corvette and Mine Sweeper. The main striking force of the fleet is submarines as the most modern type of ships.

In general, the German armed forces are a classic modern European army - compact and highly mobile enough to solve individual tasks of countering limited threats mainly outside the country, but unprepared for large-scale combat missions in a large theater of military operations.

8 - Türkiye

The Turkish army is rightfully considered one of the most powerful in the Middle East and is in eighth place in the TOP armies of the World, due to its large number and arsenal of weapons. The personnel number 500 thousand military personnel, and the mobilization reserve is about 40 million people.

In addition, the Turkish army has experience in conducting small operations. The army structure is mixed - divisional-brigade, and military forces are divided into operational commands.

The personnel number 500 thousand military personnel.

Ground forces form the basis of the armed forces; in terms of the number of tanks - 2.5 thousand units, Turkey is the largest state in the region. However, the basis of the tank fleet is made up of outdated American M60A tanks that require modernization, the service life of which has long expired.

Turkey's military industry is in its infancy and is just developing weapons systems (one of which is the new Altay tank). The ground forces also have several thousand armored infantry vehicles and armored personnel carriers (including Russian-made ones).

• The air force has a backbone of American F-16 fighters, the licensed production plant of which is also located in Turkey. The number of aircraft reaches 1 thousand units. The structure of the air force is dominated by strike equipment and the transport sector is poorly developed.
• The Turkish Navy receives special attention. It has 12 submarines in service (several more have been ordered from shipyards in Germany) and about 20 warships. In terms of strike capabilities and displacement, the Turkish fleet is a direct competitor to the Russian Black Sea Fleet in the Black Sea and surpasses it in some components.

In general, despite a modest military budget of $8 billion, Turkey is a fairly powerful regional power, capable of competing with any country in the region in a local conflict, but the lack of new military equipment and poor training of the army do not allow it to move above 8th place.

7 - Japan

After the defeat in World War II, the country's armed forces were significantly reduced, both quantitatively and qualitatively. The country has introduced a ban on the use of the name Japanese Army. The official name is the Self-Defense Forces, which occupy the seventh line of the TOP 10 most powerful Armies in the World.

The number of military personnel is 245 thousand people.

The number of military personnel is 245 thousand people (at the present stage, service in the country's armed forces, according to the majority of Japanese residents, is not prestigious), and the size of the mobilization reserve is 54 million people.

• The ground forces have 700 tanks. It is noteworthy that all types of tanks in service are of our own production, and tank building is developing in the country (the modern model is type-10, which is recognized as the most high-tech in the world, but the number of units in the army does not exceed 20). Also in service are 1 thousand units of other self-propelled equipment - which includes infantry fighting vehicles, armored personnel carriers and self-propelled howitzers;
• The basis of the aircraft fleet is American-made equipment - F-4 and F-15 attack aircraft, in addition, Japan has ordered 40 F-35 aircraft, which should strengthen the air component of the armed forces, taking into account the decommissioning of old models of equipment. The class of helicopters is not developed; there are 70 helicopters in service, mainly transport ones;
• The maritime component of the self-defense forces has always been a priority. The basis of sea power is 4 helicopter carriers and 39 long-range destroyers. Overall, the naval component is the most powerful component of the armed forces. In terms of fleet size, Japan is one of the leading powers in Asia.

The Japanese Self-Defense Forces are self-sufficient for waging small local wars, however, in the event of war they are called upon to contain the enemy until the arrival of allied troops. The army will not be able to provide adequate resistance, for example, in the event of aggression from China, which Japan also considers its main enemy.

6 - UK

The British Armed Forces were in the past the most powerful army in the world (they are sixth in the TOP 10 today). They are located closer to the middle of the ranking, thanks only to the presence of nuclear weapons.

According to official data, there are 215 warheads in service. The personnel is 190 thousand military personnel, and the mobilization reserve is 30 million people.

Personnel - 190 thousand military personnel.

The main striking force of the armed forces is the navy, given the geographical location of the country and its history, the navy was given preference.

The ground forces are represented by 240 tanks, of which 100 are modern Challenger 2 tanks, the rest of the vehicles are morally and technically outdated. Also in service are 800 units of armored vehicles - infantry fighting vehicles and armored personnel carriers. The problem of the ground forces is the lack of funding, constant cuts (the country does not have enough capabilities and equipment to form a single full-fledged corps during the war).

The air force is represented mainly by American and European equipment. The basis of the aircraft fleet is the Eurofighter Typhoon F series attack aircraft.

In the future, it is also planned to update the aircraft fleet through the purchase of new F-35 multirole fighters. The helicopter fleet is modest and mainly consists of transport units and Ah-64 Apache attack helicopters. In total, about 850 pieces of equipment are used in aviation.

The British Navy has always been considered one of the strongest in the world. It long ago lost these laurels to its closest overseas ally, but continues (at least on paper) to be considered one of the most powerful in the world.

The main striking force is the aircraft carrier Queen Elizabeth, which was launched not long ago and represents a new family of aircraft-carrying ships and multi-purpose nuclear submarines in the amount of 8 units with nuclear warheads on board. The surface fleet is also represented by a number of frigates and destroyers, while the ships are new.

In the absence of nuclear weapons, it would be difficult for the British armed forces to climb up the rankings, since, having a relatively powerful fleet in a military conflict, it would not be possible to win, a balanced army is necessary.

5 - France

The French army has a centuries-old glorious history, however, like all European armed forces, it is following the path of sequestering military spending and reducing military potential. The armed forces of this country took fifth place in the TOP 10 most powerful Armies in the World.

The personnel number 220 thousand soldiers and officers.

France is part of the nuclear club with 300 warheads of various types. The personnel number 220 thousand soldiers and officers, the mobilization reserve is about 30 million people. The army is built on the brigade principle.

• The ground forces have 400 tanks, about 100 of which are modern Leclerc models. Also, the ground forces have about 2 thousand units of various armored vehicles from armored vehicles to self-propelled howitzers.
• The Air Force has about 1.3 thousand aircraft, the basis of which are the Eurofighter Typhoon, Tornado attack aircraft and a number of Mirage aircraft of its own design. The helicopter fleet is represented by Gazelle machines and transport units.
• The fleet is armed with one aircraft carrier (there are plans to build a second ship of the same class), as well as about 40 ships of the frigate and destroyer class. In terms of its capabilities, the French fleet is considered the second in Europe.

The French armed forces are balanced in composition and quantity of weapons than the British army. Also in service are a larger number of nuclear warheads and carriers of this type of weapon.

4 - India

India has the most powerful army in the region. It has become a major arms importer in the world. The country pays attention to the development of the armed forces. The defense budget is only increasing from year to year. In addition, the country has an impressive nuclear potential.

The size of the army reaches 1 million 340 thousand people.

The size of the army reaches 1 million 340 thousand people, and the mobilization resource is inexhaustible - 600 million fighters.

• The basis of the ground forces are Russian-made tanks - T-90 early modifications. This type of licensed tank is produced in factories in India, and the quantity exceeds 1 thousand units, which is more than that of the developer of this type of weapon - Russia. Also available are tanks of our own design, based on the Soviet T-72 tank. The ground forces also have a lot of other armored vehicles - the number is 3.5 thousand units;
• The air force has a motley composition. The fleet includes both European equipment (Mirage, Typhoon), and Russian - SU 30SM and even American. The helicopter fleet is also diverse; MI-17 helicopters predominate in the transport component, and European helicopters in the attack component;
• The navy is armed with nuclear submarines, the aircraft carrier Vikrimidatya (a former Soviet aircraft-carrying cruiser) and a number of other attack ships. The naval component is only developing and constitutes the weak link of the armed forces.

The Indian army is large, nuclear-armed and has the ability to inflict unacceptable damage on the enemy. The number of weapons in the armies of the world is inferior to that owned by India.

The Chinese army is perhaps the most dynamically developing in the world. It has intensified significantly in recent years. The defense budget only increases every year and is currently considered the second largest in the world. The nuclear component is also undergoing modernization; according to official data, the number of warheads is quoted from 300 to 1 thousand units.

The number of military personnel is 2.3 million soldiers and officers.

The number of military personnel is 2.3 million soldiers and officers, and the mobilization resource is the largest on the planet - 700 million people. The army has a brigade structure, and the entire country is divided into military districts. China is also one of three countries that has a full-fledged triad of nuclear forces.

The ground forces have an impressive number of tanks - 6.5 thousand units. Moreover, there is an intensive renewal of the tank fleet and the replacement of outdated models with new generation tanks - TYPE 99M. These tanks, at least according to the Chinese side, are not inferior to and superior to all the world's leading models of this type of equipment. In addition, the Chinese army has a fleet of other armored vehicles - 5 thousand units of infantry fighting vehicles and armored personnel carriers, where intensive modernization is also underway.

The air force is represented by its own aircraft (licensed copies of Soviet and Russian equipment) and aircraft from Russia (SU 30, SU-34). In the air sector, intensive re-equipment is also underway with its own modern models.

The number of airplanes and helicopters is approaching 3,000 units.

The naval component was also strengthened by an aircraft carrier and a number of nuclear submarines. Thus, the fleet included 100 new ships in just 5 years. The Chinese fleet is considered the most powerful in Asia and is capable of resisting the American Pacific Fleet.

There is a tendency to further strengthen the position of the Chinese army with a subsequent movement, if not to the first place in the ranking, then definitely to second, due to its enormous numbers, the presence of components for the delivery of nuclear weapons and financial injections. When it comes to talking about which army is the strongest in the world, many experts argue that China will soon become the leader.

2 - Russia

In the 90s, the Russian army presented a deplorable spectacle. On paper, being the most powerful fragment of the Soviet army, due to a chronic lack of funding, it could barely make ends meet.

The equipment was massively sold, the soldiers did not receive proper training. This resulted in heavy losses in local conflicts. However, the period of decline has long passed, and the Russian army has renewed its appearance.

The armed forces consist of 1 million people.

The Russian Army confidently holds second place in the TOP 10 Armies with a list of armed forces of 1 million people. The mobilization resource is 70 million people, and the number of nuclear warheads is the largest in the world. The principle of governance is based on dividing the country into separate military districts.

The Army has the largest tank fleet in the world. There are 20 thousand tanks in service and storage. Basically, these are T-72 models of various modifications; there are also several thousand T-80s and about 600-800 T-90 tanks. The new generation T-14 Armata vehicles, as well as mobile systems on its platform, are being adopted into service.

Russia is the most powerful Army in the World in terms of armored vehicles, the number of which exceeds 20 thousand units. Armored vehicles are represented by the BMP-1 and 2 models (as well as several hundred new BMP-3), BTR-70 and 80 (the troops also have several hundred new BTR-82A), and a large number of armored vehicles are also in service - 7 thousand units.

The air component totals 3.8 thousand units, which is the second figure in the world. The air fleet is represented by various types of equipment, ranging from transport aviation models IL-76, An-12 and An-26, strike fighters MIG-29, SU-27 and SU-30 and bombers SU-34 Tu-22, Tu-95 and Tu-160.

The helicopter fleet is represented by Mi-8, Mi-26 transport aircraft, and Mi-24, Mi-28N and Ka-52 attack helicopters.

The Russian fleet inherited a huge number of powerful warships from the USSR. Old equipment is being modernized and new ships are being commissioned. It is armed with a nuclear cruiser, an aircraft carrier and a large number of nuclear submarines (63 units), destroyers and frigates.

In terms of strike capabilities, the Russian Navy confidently ranks second in the world. The number of warships is 300 units.

In general, the Russian armed forces are balanced with a slight tilt towards ground forces, have good combat experience, as confirmed by the operation in Syria, and are rearming.

The rearmament program until 2025 is designed to facilitate the almost complete re-equipment and change in the appearance of the Russian army with modern weapons.

Our country also has a huge number of nuclear warheads and is capable of giving an adequate rebuff, even to the point of delivering a nuclear strike, to any enemy. The most combat-ready Armies of the World are not able to withstand Russian weapons.

1 - The US Armed Forces are the most powerful Army in the world

The United States Armed Forces are the most powerful Army in the World. It has a huge military budget and a large number of military bases abroad. In addition, the army is considered high-tech and has impressive combat experience, waging continuous military campaigns in the Middle East and Afghanistan.

The army's roster is 1.4 million people, and the resources for mobilization are 160 million people. The United States also ranks second in the number of nuclear warheads and first in the number of delivery vehicles (with a predominance in the component of sea-based missiles).

The army's roster is 1.4 million people.

The ground forces are armed with 5 thousand tanks of various modifications. The predominant type among them are M1 - Abrams, developed in the 80s (extensive plans are presented to modernize the existing tank fleet to modern standards).

The remaining tanks are old M60A models. Also in service are several thousand units of armored vehicles - infantry fighting vehicles and armored vehicles of the new generation.

The air force is the largest in the world. It is armed with 7 thousand types of aircraft (from reconnaissance to unmanned aerial vehicles) and 7 thousand helicopters, both transport and attack.

Management also has plans to expand the aircraft fleet by several thousand units by introducing 5th generation aircraft and replacing outdated models. The army also has the most impressive fleet of strategic aviation represented by B-52, B-1 and B-2 aircraft, capable of carrying a large number of nuclear weapons.

The US Army is the most powerful Army in the world

The Navy is also the largest among the world's navies. There are 11 aircraft carriers and 200 attack warships on constant combat duty. There are also 70 nuclear-powered multi-cap submarines of various modifications. In terms of total tonnage, the fleet has no equal and is not expected to have any in the near future.

The US Army is considered the most powerful in the world, as it is capable of striking and operating in large groups of troops on any continent and against any enemy, and, moreover, possessing a large number of nuclear weapons carriers, it is capable of destroying any country without receiving unacceptable damage (except Russia and China).