10 Most Powerful Countries in the World by Military

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1. United States

GDP (2022): $25.4 trillion

Defense Spending (2022): $877 billion

Manpower: 1,390,000

Tanks: 5,500

Nuclear Weapons: 5,550

Military Aircraft, including Fighter Jets: 13,246

Naval Assets: 484

Military Satellites: 218

Overseas Military Bases (countries): 79

Active Airports: 13,513

Score: 31.44

The United States of America is the most powerful country in the world by military force. It accounts for 40% of global military expenditure, having spent nearly thrice of China’s defense budget in 2022. The US is home to several of the world’s largest armament manufacturing and aerospace companies. Its aircraft fleet is unmatched with more than 13,000 aircraft and fighter jets, including an estimated 360 F-35s according to Nikkei Asia. It also has the highest number of active airfields in the world. The country also boasts about 750 military bases in 79 countries.

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