From China and the US to India and Russia, here are the 25 largest militaries in the world, ranked by the number of active-duty armed forces.

Global Firepower's 2025 Military Strength Rankings provide a clear answer. The index studies 145 nations, analyzing over 60 individual factors—from fighter jet fleets and naval assets to financial ...

Armenia at the beginning of 2026 ranks 101st in the world in terms of military strength, according to the Global Firepower ...

The latest list of the world’s most powerful militaries has been released, highlighting the countries leading in defense capabilities. India has secured a spot among the top 10, while Pakistan does ...

Explore the 2026 Global Firepower Index, a ranking of the most powerful militaries in 2026 by manpower, technology, and strategic reach.

Except for Tunisia entering the Top 10 at Libya’s expense, and Morocco moving up to sixth ahead of Angola, Africa’s top military rankings are unchanged from the 2025 edition of the Global Firepower ...

Global military strength rankings for 2025 reveal the United States leading, followed by Russia and China. India secures the fourth position, showcasing its substantial personnel and growing defense ...