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 ...

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 ...

The latest list of the world’s most powerful militaries has been released, highlighting the countries leading in defense ...

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