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.

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

Iran, once the heart of the great Persian Empire, sits in southwestern Asia, bordered to its east by Afghanistan and to its ...

Military strength was measured by assets, defense budget, geography, and natural resources. The United States, Russia, and China lead the list, reflecting global military power trends. Some of the ...

Modern military power extends far beyond mere troop numbers and equipment counts. Today’s strongest armies blend cutting-edge technology, strategic capabilities, and battle-readiness into formidable ...

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 ...

Germans say they want a powerful military and EU nuclear deterrent to replace US hegemony, discomfiting Russia.

New Delhi: Amid rising tensions among global superpowers, the latest rankings of the world's most powerful militaries have been unveiled. According to the reports, the Global Firepower has evaluated ...

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius welcomed the move while seeking to reassure those affected. (CNN) — This year, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledged to build Europe’s strongest army – a ...

(CNN) — This year, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledged to build Europe’s strongest army – a tall order for a country whose military has undergone years of neglect. The coalition government is ...

This year, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledged to build Europe’s strongest army – a tall order for a country whose military has undergone years of neglect. The coalition government is hoping a ...