Top 10 most powerful militaries in the world

By Editorji News Desk
Published on | Jan 17, 2024

2024 Military Strength Ranking

Global Firepower has published its 2024 Military Strength Ranking list with the power indices of the nations.

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What is power index?

Power Index represents a country's overall military prowess. Lower the index, higher the strength.

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1. United States

The United States has the most powerful military with a power index of 0.0699.

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2. Russia

Ranked second, Russia has advanced technology and a well-trained military force. Its power index is 0.0702.

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3. China

With a power index of 0.0706, China stands at the third position in the 2024 Military Strength Ranking.

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4. India

India was ranked fourth in the world's most powerful military ranking list with a power index of 0.1023.

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5. South Korea

Possessing a strong aircraft fleet, South Korea stands at the fifth position in the rankings.

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6. United Kingdom

The United Kingdom stands at the 6th position with 0.1443 power index.

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7. Japan

Equipped with well-rounded military force and a power index of 0.1601, Japan ranked seventh on the list.

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8. Turkiye

With a power index of 0.1697, Turkiye is placed at the 8th position.

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9. Pakistan

Placed at 9th position in the world's most powerful militaries in the world, the nation has 0.1711 power index and an impressive manpower strength.

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10. Italy

Ranked 10th, Italy excels in areas such as tanker aircraft fleet. Its power index is 0.1863.

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