Top 10 Military Powers in 2025 around the world

By Uday
April 27, 2025

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The Global Firepower Index for 2025 has been released, offering a comprehensive assessment of military strength across 145 countries. The rankings are based on more than 60 factors, including military

The Global Firepower Index for 2025 has been released, offering a comprehensive assessment of military strength across 145 countries. The rankings are based on more than 60 factors, including military

United States – Power Index: 0.0744The United States continues to lead the world in military power, with a formidable force of 2,127,500 personnel, 13,043 aircraft, and 4,640 tanks.

United States – Power Index: 0.0744The United States continues to lead the world in military power, with a formidable force of 2,127,500 personnel, 13,043 aircraft, and 4,640 tanks.Gray Frame CornerUn

Russia – Power Index: 0.0788Russia ranks second, with 3,570,000 military personnel, 4,292 aircraft, and 5,750 tanks.

Russia – Power Index: 0.0788Russia ranks second, with 3,570,000 military personnel, 4,292 aircraft, and 5,750 tanks.Gray Frame CornerRussia – Power Index: 0.0788Russia ranks second, with 3,570,000 mil

China – Power Index: 0.0788Sharing the second-place Power Index score with Russia, China maintains 3,170,000 personnel, 3,309 aircraft, and 6,800 tanks—the largest tank fleet globally.

China – Power Index: 0.0788Sharing the second-place Power Index score with Russia, China maintains 3,170,000 personnel, 3,309 aircraft, and 6,800 tanks—the largest tank fleet globally. Gray Frame Corn

India – Power Index: 0.1184India ranks fourth with a massive military of 5,137,550 personnel, 2,229 aircraft, and 4,201 tanks.

India – Power Index: 0.1184India ranks fourth with a massive military of 5,137,550 personnel, 2,229 aircraft, and 4,201 tanks.Gray Frame CornerIndia – Power Index: 0.1184India ranks fourth with a mass

South Korea – Power Index: 0.1656South Korea holds the fifth position with 3,820,000 personnel, 1,592 aircraft, and 2,236 tanks.

South Korea – Power Index: 0.1656South Korea holds the fifth position with 3,820,000 personnel, 1,592 aircraft, and 2,236 tanks.Gray Frame CornerSouth Korea – Power Index: 0.1656South Korea holds the

United Kingdom – Power Index: 0.1785The UK is ranked sixth, fielding 1,108,860 personnel, 631 aircraft, and 227 tanks.

United Kingdom – Power Index: 0.1785The UK is ranked sixth, fielding 1,108,860 personnel, 631 aircraft, and 227 tanks.Gray Frame CornerUnited Kingdom – Power Index: 0.1785The UK is ranked sixth, field

France – Power Index: 0.1878France follows closely in seventh place with 376,000 military personnel, 976 aircraft, and 215 tanks.

France – Power Index: 0.1878France follows closely in seventh place with 376,000 military personnel, 976 aircraft, and 215 tanks.Gray Frame CornerFrance – Power Index: 0.1878France follows closely in

Japan – Power Index: 0.1839Ranked eighth, Japan maintains 328,150 personnel, 1,443 aircraft, and 521 tanks.

Japan – Power Index: 0.1839Ranked eighth, Japan maintains 328,150 personnel, 1,443 aircraft, and 521 tanks.Gray Frame CornerJapan – Power Index: 0.1839Ranked eighth, Japan maintains 328,150 personnel,

Turkey – Power Index: 0.1902Turkey is ninth with 883,900 military personnel, 1,083 aircraft, and 2,238 tanks.

Turkey – Power Index: 0.1902Turkey is ninth with 883,900 military personnel, 1,083 aircraft, and 2,238 tanks.Gray Frame CornerTurkey – Power Index: 0.1902Turkey is ninth with 883,900 military personne

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