The strongest armies of the world. Russia took the second place in it, giving way to the United States. The first ten countries with the most powerful personality suitable for military service are in the RBC review.

Population size: 323.9 million people

145.2 million people who are current military - 1.3 million people

Air forces: 13.7 thousand units of equipment

Ground troops: 5.8 thousand combat tanks

Navy: 415 Units of Technology

Military budget:$ 587.8 billion

Population size: 142.3 million people

Personal composition, suitable for military service: 70 million people who are current military - 798.5 thousand people

Air forces: 3.8 thousand units of equipment

Ground troops: 20.2 thousand combat tanks

Navy: 352 units of technology

Military budget: $ 44.6 billion

Population size: 1.3 billion people

Personal composition, suitable for military service:750 million people who are current military - 2.2 million people

Air forces: 2.9 thousand units of military equipment

Ground troops:6.4 thousand combat tanks

Navy: 714 units of military equipment

Military budget:$ 161.7 billion

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Population size: 1.2 billion people

Personal composition, suitable for military service: 616 million people, of which operating military - 1.3 million people

Air forces: 2.1 thousand units of military equipment

Ground troops: 4.4 thousand combat tanks

Navy: 295 Units of Technology

Military budget: $ 51 billion

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Population size: 66.8 million people

Personal composition, suitable for military service:30 million people who have operating military — 204 thousand people

Air forces:1.3 thousand units of military equipment

Ground troops:406 combat tanks

Navy: 118 Units of Technology

Military budget: $ 35 billion

Great Britain

Population size: 64.4 million people

Personal composition, suitable for military service:30 million people, of whom the current military - 151.1 thousand people

Air forces: 856 Units of Technology

Ground troops: 249 combat tanks

Navy: 76 Units of Technology

Military budget: $ 45.7 billion

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Population size: 126.7 million people

Personal composition, suitable for military service:54 million people who are current military — 248.5 thousand people

Air forces:1.5 thousand units of equipment

Ground troops: 700 combat tanks

Navy: 131 Unit of military equipment

Military budget: $ 43.8 billion

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Population size: 80.2 million people

Personal composition, suitable for military service:41.6 million people, of whom the current military - 382.8 thousand people

Air forces:1 thousand units of military equipment

Ground troops:2.4 thousand combat tanks

Navy:194 units of technology

Military budget: $ 8.2 billion

Germany

Population size: 80.7 million people

Personal composition, suitable for military service:37 million people, of which the military operating - 180 thousand people

Air forces: 698 Units of Military Technology

Ground troops: 543 combat tanks

Navy: 81 Unit of Technology

Military budget: $ 39.2 billion

Population size: 94.6 million people

Personal composition, suitable for military service: 42 million people, of which the current military - 454.2 thousand people

Air forces: 1.1 thousand units of military equipment

Ground troops: 4.1 thousand combat tanks

Navy: 319 Units of Technology

Military budget: $ 4.4 billion

In order to prepare a rating of the most powerful armies on the planet, I had to work hard, study the army of more than 65 countries of the world, without taking into account their participation in special operations and relying on a statistical analysis, including the number of servicemen, budget for military needs, aviation, reserves and nuclear servicemen potential. Countries that will be discussed highly appreciate these aspects, as they reflect the true power. So rating the best and most powerful world armies 2016-2017.

10. Brazil

The Army of Brazil includes air, land and sea forces. It is considered the strongest in the world because it includes 53,350,703 men and 53,433,919 women, but if we talk about expenses, according to the latest data, the defense budget is $ 31.5 billion, the costs of the army - 1.4% of the country's GDP (data for 2013), in stock - 318,480 people, however, the country has no nuclear forces. That is why the country takes only 10th place in the ranking.

9. Italy

The Italian army consists of air, land and sea forces. The defense budget has 20.670 billion euros, 41.867 stock servicemen, army costs - 1.27% of GDP (data for 2014), 293,202 - Personal composition. Nevertheless, the army proved its power, taking part in EU, UN, NATO operations, CIS, as well as in peacekeeping operations in the Middle East. In the Arsenal of the country of 768 aircraft and 179 ships.

8. South Korea

The army was formed on August 15, 1948 and is known all over the world as ROK. It includes air, land and sea forces. Korea's armed forces played an important role in several peacekeeping operations in the country. The defense budget is $ 28,280,000,000, the personnel is 630,000 and the servicemen in the reserve - 2,970,000 people (data for 2014), the costs of the army - 2.38% of GDP. These data determine the country for the eighth ranking.

7. Germany

The well-equipped army of Germany was formed in 1955. There are 60,857 servicemen. The Armed Forces of Germany (Bundeswehr) include airforce (LuftWaffe) and sea forces (NAVY). The power index is 0.6547, and the defense budget is $ 28,280,000,000. The German armed forces are quite powerful, the personnel number is 653,000 people, in Arsenal 871 aircraft and 191 sea ships. Thus, the Armed Forces of Germany successfully set up at the seventh place of the rating. Seventh in the list the best armies of the world.

6. France

The army is air forces, the sea fleet, the National Gendarme France, 215,019 soldiers (data for 2014) and, according to estimates for 2013, the costs of the army amounted to 2.2% of the country's GDP. Government allocate

a large amount of funds for the army, the defense budget is $ 58.244,000, in Arsenal 544 aircraft and other modern technology, 180 ships.

5. United Kingdom

Speaking about the British army, the sea forces, air forces, land forces and special purpose troops are distinguished. The United Kingdom's armed forces are considered among the most powerful in the world, which is why they are located in the fifth place of the rating. The British army plays an important role in peace conservation operations and in the provision of humanitarian support. Personal composition includes 156.940 people and 75,110 servicemen in stock. If we talk about military expenditures, then in 2015 they amounted to 45 billion feet.

4. India

The army was formed on April 1, 1895, there are 1.129,900 soldiers of the personnel, 960,000 soldiers of the stock. In 1998, India gained nuclear potential after he conducted successful nuclear tests, restraining Pakistan. The Armed Forces of India are considered one of the strongest in the world including in view of the large defense budget, which is $ 44,282,000,000, 1.962 aircraft and 170 ships. Fourth the strongest and best army of the world For 2016-2017.

3. China

China's defense budget in 2014 amounted to 808.23 billion yuan (131.57 billion dollars), an increase of 12.2% compared with 2013. The Chinese Army is one of the most important army in the world. Personal composition has 2,285,000 soldiers. In arsenal 5.048 aircraft and 972 sea vessels. If you believe the reports, then China's nuclear potential is more than 246 nuclear bombs and other equipment. Thus, China ranks third ranking.

2. Russia

Russian army - air forces, sea forces, land forces, aircraft and missile defense troops, space forces, airborne troops. The Russian army is considered one of the most powerful. The defense budget is 64,000,000,000 dollars, a personnel - 1,200,000 servicemen, 224 naval courts. Russian troops play an important role in carrying out peacekeeping operations and counter-terrorism. Although they are the second in this list, but are.

1. USA

The US Army is the best and powerful army in the world, includes land forces and, air forces, sea fleet, marine infrontation and coast guard. Personal composition 2,161,727 men and 2,055,685 women, the military budget is 554.2 billion dollars + 88.5 billion dollars, in the Arsenal 15,293 aircraft and 290 naval courts. The American army showed itself in numerous operations, including in the Middle East - in Iraq and Syria, holding back the anti-government grouping.

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Since ancient times, armed forces are the main and basic guarantor of independence of any country and the safety of its citizens. Diplomacy, interstate agreements 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 evidence of this. Indeed, who want to shed the blood of his soldiers for other people's interests? Today we will try to answer the question - whose army is the strongest in the world whose military power is out of competition?

As the Russian emperor Alexander III said: "Russia has only two reliable ally - this is its army and fleet." And he is percent percent right. Naturally, this statement is fair not only for Russia, but also for any other state.

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

One of the greatest commander in history, French emperor Napoleon I believed that "big battalions are always right", but in our time the situation has changed somewhat.

It should be understood that the strength of the modern army is determined not only by its number, in many respects it depends on the effectiveness of its weapons, the preparation of fighters, their motivation. The time of mass call army gradually goes into the past. Modern armed forces are very checked pleasure. The cost of the newest tank or fighter is calculated by tens of millions of dollars, and only very rich countries can afford a large and strong army.

There is another factor that emerged after the end of World War II - nuclear weapons. His power is so terrifying that it still holds the world from the beginning of the next global conflict. Nowadays, two states have the greatest nuclear arsenals - Russia and the United States. The conflict between them is guaranteed by the end of our civilization.

On the Internet, disputes often flared up on what the strongest army in the world. This question is somewhat incorrect, since only a full-scale war can conduct a comparison of the armies. There are too many factors that determine the strength or weakness of those or other armed forces. In the preparation of our rating, the number of armed forces, their technical equipment, the development of the military-industrial complex, army traditions, as well as the level of financing were taken into account.

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

So, meet the strongest army of the world.

10. Germany. Opens our rating of the top 10 of the strongest armies on the planet Bundeswehr - the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Germany. It includes land forces, navy, aviation, health service and rear service.

The number of the Armed Forces of the Bundeswehr is 186 thousand people, the German army is fully professional. The country's military budget is 45 billion dollars. Despite the rather modest dimensions (compared to other participants in our rating), the German army has very high training, equipped with the latest types of weapons, but the military traditions of Germany can only be envied. It should be noted the highest level of development of the country's military industrial complex - German tanks, airplanes, small arms are deservedly considered one of the best in the world.

Germany could count on a higher place in Top-10, however, the foreign policy of this country is peace-loving. Apparently, the Germans have enough enough in the past century, so they no longer pull them into military adventures. In addition, Germany for many years is a member of the NATO block, so in case of any military threats, it can count on the aid of the United States and other allies.

9. France. At the ninth place of our rating, France is located - a country with richest military traditions, very advanced MIC and significant armed forces. Their number is 222 thousand people. Military budget of the country - $ 43 billion. France's military industrial complex allows you to provide your army with almost all the necessary weapons - from small arms to tanks, airplanes and intelligence satellites.

However, it should be noted that the French also, like the Germans, do not seek to solve foreign policy issues by military means. There is no controversial territories with neighbors from France, as well as frozen conflicts.

8. United Kingdom. At the eighth place of our rating is the United Kingdom - a country faced to create a world empire in which the sun did not come. But it is in the past. Today, the number of British Armed Forces is 188 thousand people. Military budget of the country - 53 billion dollars. The British have a very worthy military-industrial complex, which is able to produce tanks, aircraft, warships, small arms and other types of weapons.

England has the second (after the USA) on the tonnage of the navy. It consists of atomic submarines, two light aircraft carriers are being built for the Navy.

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

The United Kingdom participates in almost all military conflicts, where the United States (first and second conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan) are present. So the experience of the English army does not occupy.

7. Turkey. The army of this country is considered the strongest among the Muslim armies of the Middle East. The descendants of militant Yanychars managed to create very combat-ready armed forces, which only the Army of Israel are inferior in the region in their own power. That is why Turkey is located at the seventh place of our rating.

6. Japan. In the sixth place of the ranking of our Top-10, Japan is located, which formally does not have an army at all, its functions are performed by the so-called "self-defense forces". However, let this name misleads you: the country's armed forces have 247 thousand people and are in fourth place in terms of population in the Pacific region.

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

Japan has serious air force, ground forces and an impressive navy, which is considered one of the strongest in the world. Japan has more than 1600 combat aircraft, 678 tanks, 16 submarines, 4 helicopters.

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

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

In addition, Japan is one of the nearest US allies in the region. On the territory of the country there are American bases, the United States supplies Japan the latest types of weapons. However, despite this, Japan further plans to increase the appropriation for defense. Well, the experience and martial spirit descendants of samurai do not take.

5. South Korea. The fifth place of our top-10 rating is another state of Southeast Asia - South Korea. This country has impressive armed forces with a total number of 630 thousand people. It is in third place in the region, yielding only China and the DPRK. South Korea lives in a state of war for more than sixty years - the world between Pyongyan and Seoul was never concluded. The Armed Forces of the DPRK number almost 1.2 million people, the main enemy of the Northern Koreans consider their southern neighbors and constantly threaten them to them.

It is clear that in such a situation, South Korea has to pay much attention to the development of their own army. Every year, 33.7 billion dollars stand out on the needs of defense. The South Korean army is considered one of the most equipped not only in its region, but also in the world. South Korea is one of the closest and dedicated allies of the United States in the region, so the Americans supply Seoul the newest samples of weapons, in the territory of the country there are US bases. Therefore, if the conflict between the DPRK and South Korea still begins, is not a fact that Northerners (despite the numerical advantage) will come out of it the winners.

4. India. At the fourth place of our top-10 rating are the Armed Forces of India. This huge densely populated country with a rapidly developing economy has an armed forces with a number of 1.325 million people and spends approximately $ 50 billion for defense needs.

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

India has a serious navy, which consists of three aircraft carriers and two atomic submarines.

Annually, the Indian government spends serious amounts for the purchase of new weapons. And if earlier, the Indians basically purchased the weapon made in the USSR or Russia, now they are increasingly preferred by better Western samples.

In addition, recently, the country's leadership pays a lot of attention to the development of its own MIC. A few years ago, a new development strategy was adopted, which takes place under the motto "Do in India". Now the Hindus when buying arms prefers to those suppliers who are willing to open production in the country and share the latest technologies.

3. China. At the third place of our rating, the top 10 of the strongest armies is the People's Liberation Army of China (NAK). These are the largest armed forces on the planet - their number is 2.333 million people. China's military budget is in second place in the world and is inferior only by the United States. It is 126 billion dollars.

China seeks to become a second superpower after the United States, and it is impossible to do this without powerful armed forces, it is definitely not to do without the biggest army in the world.

Today, the Chinese are in service with 9150 tanks, 2860 aircraft, 67 submarines, a large number of combat aircraft and salvo-fire systems. Already a long time ago, disputes are being conducted about how many warheads are available in the PRC: the official figure is several hundred pieces, but some experts believe that the Chinese have an order of magnitude large amounts.

China's army constantly improves its technical level. If ten-fifteen years ago, most types of military equipment that were in service with NAK were outdated copies of Soviet samples, 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 tankological and missile armament are little inferior to the samples made in Russia or in the West. Much attention is paid to the development of naval forces: the first aircraft carrier (former Varyag, purchased from Ukraine) appeared in the composition of the Navy PRC.

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

2. Russia. In the second place of our top-10 rating there are armed forces of Russia, which in many positions remain the strongest on the planet.

By the number of personnel, the Russian army takes only fifth place, yielding the United States, China, India and the DPRK. Its number is 798 thousand people. The budget of the Defense Office of Russia is $ 76 billion. However, it possesses one of the most powerful land forces in the world: more than fifteen thousand tanks, a huge number of armored vehicles and combat helicopters.

1. USA. In the first place Top-10 is the United States of America. According to the number of personnel, the US Army is inferior only to China (though, significantly), its number is 1.381 million people. At the same time, the United States Military Office has a budget that can only dream of the generals of other armies - 612 billion dollars, which allows it to be the most powerful country of the world.

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

Today, the US Army is 8,848 tanks, a huge number of armored vehicles and other military equipment, 3,892 military aircraft. If during the years of the Cold War, the Soviet strategists made the main emphasis on tanks, then the Americans actively developed combat aviation. Currently, the US Air Force is considered to be the strongest in the world.

The United States has the most powerful navy, which includes ten aircraft carrier, more than seventy submarines, a large number of aircraft and auxiliary ships.

Americans are leaders in the development of the latest military technologies, and their spectrum is very wide: from creating lasers and robotic combat systems before prosthetics.

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Global Firepower released another annual report rating of the world's army.
The rating is formed by more than 50 parameters and comes out every year, given more than 2/3 of the states of the world.
The first troika has not been changing for a long time - the United States on the first, Russia on the second, China on the third.

Among the stated rating parameters:

1. Nuclear weapons are not taken into account (only ordinary weapons), but they have a certain bonus to the rating.
2. Ranking does not depend completely from the amount of arms, but rather focused on the diversity of weapons and its quality.
3. Geographical parameters, infrastructure and natural resources affect the cumulative country in the ranking.
4. The population's population and affordable labor plays an important role in the final assessment. Who has more people, as a rule is high in the ranking.
5. Countries who do not have access to the sea do not receive a fine for the response of the fleet. Countries with a small variety of marine arms, get a fine.
6. NATO countries have a bonus due to the cumulative use of resources.
7. The current military-political leadership of any of the countries is not taken into account.
8. The numbers are taken from open sources at the end of 2016.

The parameters of Russia according to the report:


Demographic and mobilization potential.


Air Force


Tanks, BBM, Artillery, RSZO


Navy


Oil, infrastructure.


Finance, geography.

For comparison.



Air Force.


Tanks, BBM, artillery, RSZO.


Navy


Oil, transport infrastructure.


Finance, geography.

China.


Demographics, mobilization potential.


Air Force


Tanks, BBM, artillery, RSZO.


Navy.


Oil, Transport Infrastructure


Finance, geography.

It was also noteworthy that Turkey and Egypt were put up to Israel. If there is a controversial question about comparison with Turkey, then the superiority of Egypt looks very doubtful.
You can also pay attention to that China is the second aircraft carrier do not consider it, since it was still completed at the end of 2016, and Britain counted 2, while on the fact there is only 1, and that in a state of finishes, and "Illastriz" Already sent on the layer.


The number of armed forces.


Tanks.


BBM.


Bulk artillery.


Combat aircraft.


Submarines.


Number of military vehicles. DPRK - Great Sea Power.


Merchant navy. Panama as usual out of competition.


Oil production, including explored reserves.

PS. The strongest Army of Europe in this ranking is located on the 30th place between Sweden and Myanmar, even though it is a military time army, while the overwhelming battleship of the army standing above is the army of peacetime. The rating did not otherwise amounted to the Kremlin agents to slander Nagnka and its defense efforts.

The powerful and efficient army is the key to the country's significant weight in the international arena. Moreover, in connection with the well-known events in Syria and in Ukraine, the most close attention is paid to the very military power of different countries. Many wonder: "Who will win the world war?".

Today we present every year updated, the official rules of the world's army, the full list includes the strongest world armies in 2018.

Read the updated According to GlobalFirepower.

Top 10 is compiled according to a specialized resource.

  • the number of armies of the world (regular number of troops, reservists)
  • armament (aircraft, helicopters, tanks, fleet, artillery, other technique)
  • military budget,
  • equipment to resources, geographical position,
  • logistics.

Nuclear potential experts are not taken into account, but recognized get an advantage in ranking.

In 2018, the rating included136 countries. Newbies in the list are Ireland (116 stitching), Montenegro (121 place) and Liberia (135 position).

By the way, the weakest world army in 2018 in San Marino is only 84 people.

10. Army Germany

German Military budget increased from 45 to 46 billion dollars. At the same time, the number of servicemen has decreased -186 up to 178 thousand people. The army of Germany is fully professional, i.e. The obligatory call in the country is absent since 2011.

9. Armed Forces of Turkey

In the past, the top armies of the world, the country of luxurious beaches and beautiful tomatoes occupied the eighth line. The number of its armed forces is 350 thousand people, and the military budget is 10.2 billion dollars.

8. Self-defense forces of Japan

The country of the rising sun worsen his military performance and sank into one line in the list of the best armies of the world. The military budget has decreased from 49 to 44 billion dollars, but the number of servicemen has not changed - over 247 thousand people.

7. Army of South Korea

Compared with the previous rating, South Korea "jumped" from 10 to 7 lines. In the Korean army serve 625 thousand military. The eternal opponent has North Korea, the number of soldiers reaches 945 thousand people. And the defense budget of South Korea is 40 billion dollars.

6. Army of Great Britain

Although the position of the country in the list has not changed, it has improved its indicators for the number of army (197 thousand people against 188 thousand people). Nevertheless, she still remains the smallest army in the ranking.

England's military budget decreased compared to 2017 from 55 to 50 billion dollars.

5. Army France

The French army, which opened the top 5 most powerful armies of the world, is small in numbers. Currently, 205 thousand people serve in it. At the same time, the defense budget of the country is 40 billion dollars.

4. Armed Forces of India

The country's military budget is $ 47 billion. The number of Indian Armed Forces is 1,362,000 people, the country's army is the third in the world in terms of numbers.

3. Chinese Army

Middlewealth has the most numerous human military force in the world's army ranking. It serves 2183,000 people. According to Wikipedia, 1000 inhabitants of the Middle Kingdom account for 1.71 servicemen. And China's military budget is huge, under the army - 151 billion dollars (rose from 126 billion dollars compared with 2017).

2. Army of Russia

Russian armed forces exceed almost all the army of the countries of the world in terms of weapons in all kinds of troops - air, terrestrial and marine. The number of the Russian army for 2018 is 1,013,000 people. The military budget is $ 47 billion. Among the superpowers, Russia has a very high number of military numbers per 1000 inhabitants - 5.3 people.

1. US Army


The strongest army in the worldAccording to GlobalFirepower, American. By the way, it is not the largest largest, but the most powerful ones in the existing armediation, including on nuclear potential not by experts. The number of US Army - 1,281,900 people, and the defense budget is 647 billion. dollars.

Army Comparison Table (Infographics)

Whatever armed army is important for victory in the world war will play the fighting spirit of soldiers. In this regard, consider the current distribution of places is absolutely correct - a big misconception.