Top 10 Most Powerful Militaries In The Countries 2015 - Amazing Top 10 List

10) Japan – PwrIndx: 0.5581

With China’s rise in the West, Japan is keen on projecting its own regional power through recent defense programs and procurement initiatives.
MANPOWER
Total Population: 127,253,075
Available Manpower: 53,608,446
Fit for Service: 43,930,753
Reaching Military Age Annually: 1,214,618
Active Frontline Personnel: 247,746
Active Reserve Personnel: 57,900
LAND SYSTEMS
Tanks: 767
Armored Fighting Vehicles (AFVs): 3,057
Self-Propelled Guns (SPGs): 196
Towed-Artillery: 492
Multiple-Launch Rocket Systems (MLRSs): 99
AIR POWER
Total Aircraft: 1,595
Fighters/Interceptors: 292
Fixed-Wing Attack Aircraft: 292
Transport Aircraft: 494
Trainer Aircraft: 423
Helicopters: 671
Attack Helicopters: 175
NAVAL POWER
Total Naval Strength: 131
Aircraft Carriers: 1
Frigates: 0
Destroyers: 45
Corvettes: 0
Submarines: 16
Coastal Defense Craft: 6
Mine Warfare: 29

09) South Korea – PwrIndx: 0.5536

With one eye on China, South Korea maintains a commitment to containing North Korean aggression through local and foreign procurement projects.
MANPOWER
Total Population: 48,955,203
Available Manpower: 25,609,290
Fit for Service: 21,033,275
Reaching Military Age Annually: 686,985]
Active Frontline Personnel: 640,000
Active Reserve Personnel: 2,900,000
LAND SYSTEMS
Tanks: 2,346
Armored Fighting Vehicles (AFVs): 2,880
Self-Propelled Guns (SPGs): 2,258
Towed-Artillery: 5,424
Multiple-Launch Rocket Systems (MLRSs): 250
AIR POWER
Total Aircraft: 1,393
Fighters/Interceptors: 409
Fixed-Wing Attack Aircraft: 269
Transport Aircraft: 322
Trainer Aircraft: 250
Helicopters: 909
Attack Helicopters: 77
NAVAL POWER
Total Naval Strength: 166
Aircraft Carriers: 0
Frigates: 10
Destroyers: 12
Corvettes: 21
Submarines: 14
Coastal Defense Craft: 84
Mine Warfare: 10

08) Turkey – PwrIndx: 0.5171

Turkey continues its indigenous military development thanks to a growing stable of engineers and spending.
MANPOWER
Total Population: 80,694,485
Available Manpower: 41,637,773
Fit for Service: 35,005,326
Reaching Military Age Annually: 1,370,407]
Active Frontline Personnel: 410,500
Active Reserve Personnel: 185,630
LAND SYSTEMS
Tanks: 3,657
Armored Fighting Vehicles (AFVs): 8,532
Self-Propelled Guns (SPGs): 961
Towed-Artillery: 2,152
Multiple-Launch Rocket Systems (MLRSs): 646
AIR POWER
Total Aircraft: 989
Fighters/Interceptors: 254
Fixed-Wing Attack Aircraft: 254
Transport Aircraft: 437
Trainer Aircraft: 245
Helicopters: 418
Attack Helicopters: 36
NAVAL POWER
Total Naval Strength: 115
Aircraft Carriers: 0
Frigates: 16
Destroyers: 0
Corvettes: 8
Submarines: 14
Coastal Defense Craft: 50
Mine Warfare: 19

07) Germany – PwrIndx: 0.4899

With the drawn-down in Afghanistan, the Germans seek to contract their overall strength.
MANPOWER
Total Population: 81,147,265
Available Manpower: 36,417,842
Fit for Service: 29,538,413
Reaching Military Age Annually: 790,368]
Active Frontline Personnel: 183,000
Active Reserve Personnel: 145,000
LAND SYSTEMS
Tanks: 408
Armored Fighting Vehicles (AFVs): 4,279
Self-Propelled Guns (SPGs): 185
Towed-Artillery: 0
Multiple-Launch Rocket Systems (MLRSs): 252
AIR POWER
Total Aircraft: 710
Fighters/Interceptors: 190
Fixed-Wing Attack Aircraft: 74
Transport Aircraft: 433
Trainer Aircraft: 47
Helicopters: 401
Attack Helicopters: 26
NAVAL POWER
Total Naval Strength: 82
Aircraft Carriers: 0
Frigates: 12
Destroyers: 0
Corvettes: 5
Submarines: 4
Coastal Defense Craft: 8
Mine Warfare: 15

06) France – PwrIndx: 0.4706

Like others around the globe, French defense procurement and spending is leveling off.

MANPOWER
Total Population: 65,951,611
Available Manpower: 28,802,096
Fit for Service: 23,747,168
Reaching Military Age Annually: 773,889]
Active Frontline Personnel: 228,656
Active Reserve Personnel: 195,770
LAND SYSTEMS
Tanks: 423
Armored Fighting Vehicles (AFVs): 7,290
Self-Propelled Guns (SPGs): 149
Towed-Artillery: 750
Multiple-Launch Rocket Systems (MLRSs): 60
AIR POWER
Total Aircraft: 1,203
Fighters/Interceptors: 287
Fixed-Wing Attack Aircraft: 270
Transport Aircraft: 531
Trainer Aircraft: 207
Helicopters: 561
Attack Helicopters: 43
NAVAL POWER
Total Naval Strength: 120
Aircraft Carriers: 1
Frigates: 22
Destroyers: 0
Corvettes: 0
Submarines: 10
Coastal Defense Craft: 14
Mine Warfare: 18

05) United Kingdom – PwrIndx: 0.3923

The British will continue to reel in capabilities and spending heading into 2014.
MANPOWER
Total Population: 63,395,574
Available Manpower: 29,164,233
Fit for Service: 24,035,131
Reaching Military Age Annually: 749,480]
Active Frontline Personnel: 205,330
Active Reserve Personnel: 182,000
LAND SYSTEMS
Tanks: 407
Armored Fighting Vehicles (AFVs): 6,245
Self-Propelled Guns (SPGs): 89
Towed-Artillery: 138
Multiple-Launch Rocket Systems (MLRSs): 56
AIR POWER
Total Aircraft: 908
Fighters/Interceptors: 84
Fixed-Wing Attack Aircraft: 178
Transport Aircraft: 338
Trainer Aircraft: 312
Helicopters: 362
Attack Helicopters: 66
NAVAL POWER
Total Naval Strength: 66
Aircraft Carriers: 1
Frigates: 13
Destroyers: 6
Corvettes: 0
Submarines: 11
Coastal Defense Craft: 24
Mine Warfare: 15

04) India – PwrIndx: 0.3872

India has become the largest importer of military goods as it continues its expansion and modernization in 2014.
MANPOWER
Total Population: 1,220,800,359
 Available Manpower: 615,201,057
Fit for Service: 489,571,520
Reaching Military Age Annually: 22,896,956]
Active Frontline Personnel: 1,325,000
Active Reserve Personnel: 2,143,000
LAND SYSTEMS
Tanks: 3,569
Armored Fighting Vehicles (AFVs): 5,085
Self-Propelled Guns (SPGs): 290
Towed-Artillery: 6,445
Multiple-Launch Rocket Systems (MLRSs): 292
AIR POWER
Total Aircraft: 1,785
Fighters/Interceptors: 535
Fixed-Wing Attack Aircraft: 468
Transport Aircraft: 706
Trainer Aircraft: 237
Helicopters: 504
Attack Helicopters: 20
NAVAL POWER
Total Naval Strength: 184
Aircraft Carriers: 2
Frigates: 15
Destroyers: 11
Corvettes: 24
Submarines: 17
Coastal Defense Craft: 32
Mine Warfare: 7

03) China – PwrIndx: 0.2594

Increased defense spending has contributed to China’s power projection in the Asia-Pacific region.

MANPOWER
Total Population: 1,349,585,838
Available Manpower: 749,610,775
Fit for Service: 618,588,627
Reaching Military Age Annually: 19,538,534]
Active Frontline Personnel: 2,285,000
Active Reserve Personnel: 2,300,000
LAND SYSTEMS
Tanks: 9,150
Armored Fighting Vehicles (AFVs): 4,788
Self-Propelled Guns (SPGs): 1,710
 Towed-Artillery: 6,246
Multiple-Launch Rocket Systems (MLRSs): 1,770
AIR POWER
Total Aircraft: 2,788
Fighters/Interceptors: 1,170
Fixed-Wing Attack Aircraft: 885
Transport Aircraft: 762
Trainer Aircraft: 380
Helicopters: 856
Attack Helicopters: 122
NAVAL POWER
Total Naval Strength: 520
Aircraft Carriers: 1
Frigates: 45
Destroyers: 24
Corvettes: 9
Submarines: 69
Coastal Defense Craft: 353
Mine Warfare: 119

02) Russia – Russia PwrIndx: 0.2355

The Russians have proven that their commitment to growth and expansion in 2013 is for real heading into 2014.
MANPOWER
Total Population: 145,500,482
Available Manpower: 69,117,271
Fit for Service: 46,812,553
Reaching Military Age Annually: 1,354,202]
 Active Frontline Personnel: 766,000
Active Reserve Personnel: 2,485,000
LAND SYSTEMS
Tanks: 15,500
Armored Fighting Vehicles (AFVs): 27,607
Self-Propelled Guns (SPGs): 5,990
Towed-Artillery: 4,625
Multiple-Launch Rocket Systems (MLRSs): 3,781
AIR POWER
Total Aircraft: 3,082
Fighters/Interceptors: 736
Fixed-Wing Attack Aircraft: 1,289
Transport Aircraft: 730
Trainer Aircraft: 303
Helicopters: 973
Attack Helicopters: 114
NAVAL POWER
Total Naval Strength: 352
Aircraft Carriers: 1
Frigates: 4
Destroyers: 13
Corvettes: 74
Submarines: 63
Coastal Defense Craft: 65
Mine Warfare: 34

01) United States of America  – PwrIndx: 0.2208

Two costly wars and poor preparation for the short term has left the United States with many budgetary questions to answer heading into 2014.
MANPOWER
Total Population: 316,668,567
Available Manpower: 145,212,012
Fit for Service: 120,022,084
Reaching Military Age Annually: 4,217,412]
Active Frontline Personnel: 1,430,000
Active Reserve Personnel: 850,880
LAND SYSTEMS
Tanks: 8,325
Armored Fighting Vehicles (AFVs): 25,782
Self-Propelled Guns (SPGs): 1,934
Towed-Artillery: 1,791
Multiple-Launch Rocket Systems (MLRSs): 1,330
AIR POWER
Total Aircraft: 13,683
Fighters/Interceptors: 2,271
Fixed-Wing Attack Aircraft: 2,601
Transport Aircraft: 5,222
Trainer Aircraft: 2,745
Helicopters: 6,012
Attack Helicopters: 914
NAVAL POWER
Total Naval Strength: 473
Aircraft Carriers: 10
Frigates: 15
Destroyers: 62
Corvettes: 0
Submarines: 72
Coastal Defense Craft: 13
Mine Warfare: 13

The values showcased are all considered for the final GFP ranking recognized as the “Power Index” (abbrv: “PwrIndx”). PwrIndx scores are judged on a perfect value of “0.0000” which is realistically unattainable due to the number of factors considered per country. Bonuses and penalties are added to each nation (as needed) while landlocked countries (ex: Austria) are not penalized for lack of a standing navy.

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