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1. United States of America
US NavyU.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships steam in formation during their military manoeuvre exercise known as Keen Sword 15 in the sea south of Japan, in this November 19, 2014.
No real surprise here. The US spends $577 billion on defense per year, nearly four times more than China’s $145 billion budget. The US is behind both India and China on all measures of manpower but makes up for it with vastly superior airpower and a carrier fleet larger than any other country’s entire navy.
2. Russia
Alexander Zemlianichenko/APRussian military vehicles including the new Russian T-14 Armata tank, center, make their way to Red Square during a rehearsal for the Victory Day military parade which will take place at Moscow's Red Square on May 9 to celebrate 70 years after the victory in WWII, in Moscow, Russia, Monday, May 4, 2015.
America’s Cold War rival still packs a major punch.
Its high ranking is fueled by superior armor numbers. Russia also fields a large navy and is one of the world’s largest oil producers. Russia ranks fourth for number of military personnel, but its numbers are padded by short-term conscripts.
Though it isn’t calculated by GFP, Russia’s special operations forces and propaganda arms have been proving themselves in Ukraine where Russia is a major destabilizing force.
3. China
Jerry Lampe/ReutersChina's national flag is raised during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium, August 8, 2008. The stadium is also known as the Bird's Nest.
China has the second-largest military budget, third-largest fleet of aircraft, second-largest tank force, and the world’s largest number of military personnel.
China’s special forces also took 3 of the top 4 spots at the 2014Warrior Games in Jordan. Though China technically has a draft, it is rarely used.
4. India
APIndian Army soldiers followed by Bhishma tank, the locally assembled version of the T-90 S tank, and vehicle mounted Brahmos missiles participate in the Republic Day parade rehearsal in the backdrop of the Presidential Palace in New Delhi, India, Jan. 23, 2009.
India’s ranking is largely due to its large labor force and large number of service members. It also has a sizable fleet of aircraft and tanks as wells as a respectable navy.
It suffers though due to a large amount of oil consumption relative to its small amount of oil production.
Interestingly, India’s Border Force is the only modern military force that maintains a camel-mounted regiment.
5. United Kingdom
Sgt Rupert Frere RLC
Despite a small tank force, low number of aircraft, and a low number of military personnel, the United Kingdom maintains a spot in the top five with the world’s fifth -largest navy and fifth-highest military budget.
The British military is also aided by geography as it’s hard for an invading force to attack an island.
1. United States of America
No real surprise here. The US spends $577 billion on defense per year, nearly four times more than China’s $145 billion budget. The US is behind both India and China on all measures of manpower but makes up for it with vastly superior airpower and a carrier fleet larger than any other country’s entire navy.
2. Russia
America’s Cold War rival still packs a major punch.
Its high ranking is fueled by superior armor numbers. Russia also fields a large navy and is one of the world’s largest oil producers. Russia ranks fourth for number of military personnel, but its numbers are padded by short-term conscripts.
Though it isn’t calculated by GFP, Russia’s special operations forces and propaganda arms have been proving themselves in Ukraine where Russia is a major destabilizing force.
3. China
China has the second-largest military budget, third-largest fleet of aircraft, second-largest tank force, and the world’s largest number of military personnel.
China’s special forces also took 3 of the top 4 spots at the 2014Warrior Games in Jordan. Though China technically has a draft, it is rarely used.
4. India
India’s ranking is largely due to its large labor force and large number of service members. It also has a sizable fleet of aircraft and tanks as wells as a respectable navy.
It suffers though due to a large amount of oil consumption relative to its small amount of oil production.
Interestingly, India’s Border Force is the only modern military force that maintains a camel-mounted regiment.
5. United Kingdom
Despite a small tank force, low number of aircraft, and a low number of military personnel, the United Kingdom maintains a spot in the top five with the world’s fifth -largest navy and fifth-highest military budget.
The British military is also aided by geography as it’s hard for an invading force to attack an island.
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