Scouts with the 82nd Airborne Division’s 1st Brigade Combat Team fire on a line during a course in advanced rifle marksmanship March 21-24, 2011, at Fort Bragg, N.C. The weeklong course emphasized adapting to battlefield problems by knowing one’s tools and capabilities. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod)

Top 10 Countries with Strongest Armies in the World 2017

So, which nation is the strongest in this world? Let’s find out in detail. We have created this top 10 list of the most powerful nations in the world.



1. The United States

Its defense budget, man power, air force, navy, etc. together help to determine the most powerful military force in the world.

US Military Strength:

Power Index: 0.0857
Defense Budget: $587,800,000,000
Active Military Personnel: 1,373,650
Labor Force: 158,600,000
Total Aircraft: 13,762
Total Naval Strength: 415

2. Russia

 

Russia Military Strength:

Power Index: 0.0929
Defense Budget: $44,600,000,000
Active Military Personnel: 798,527
Labor Force: 77,410,000
Total Aircraft: 3,794
Total Naval Strength: 352

3. China


 China Military Strength:
Power Index: 0.0945
Defense Budget: $161,700,000,000
Active Military Personnel: 2,260,000
Labor Force: 805,900,000
Total Aircraft: 2,955
Total Naval Strength: 714

4. India

 

India Military Strength:

Power Index: 0.1593
Defense Budget: $51,000,000,000
Active Military Personnel: 1,362,500
Labor Force: 513,700,000
Total Aircraft: 2,102
Total Naval Strength: 295

5. France

France Military Strength:
Power Index: 0.1914
Defense Budget: $35,000,000,000
Active Military Personnel: 204,000
Labor Force: 30,480,000
Total Aircraft: 1,305
Total Naval Strength: 118

6. The United Kingdom

United Kingdom Military Strength:
Power Index: 0.2131
Defense Budget: $45,700,000,000
Active Military Personnel: 151,175
Labor Force: 33,170,000
Total Aircraft: 856
Total Naval Strength: 76

7. Japan

Japan Military Strength:
Power Index: 0.2137
Defense Budget: $43,800,000,000
Active Military Personnel: 248,575
Labor Force: 65,930,000
Total Aircraft: 1,594
Total Naval Strength: 131

8. Turkey
Turkey Military Strength:
Power Index: 0.2491
Defense Budget: $8,208,000,000
Active Military Personnel: 382,850
Labor Force: 30,240,000
Total Aircraft: 1,018
Total Naval Strength: 194

9. Germany

Germany Military Strength:
Power Index: 0.2609
Defense Budget: $39,200,000,000
Active Military Personnel: 180,000
Labor Force: 45,300,000
Total Aircraft: 698
Total Naval Strength: 81

 

10. Egypt

 Egypt Military Strength:
Power Index: 0.2676
Defense Budget: $4,400,000,000
Active Military Personnel: 454,250
Labor Force: 31,960,000
Total Aircraft: 1,132
Total Naval Strength: 319