10 Most Powerful Countries in the World by Military

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7. France

GDP (2022): $2.78 trillion

Defense Spending (2022): $53.6 billion

Manpower: 205,000

Tanks: 222

Nuclear Weapons: 290

Military Aircraft, including Fighter Jets: 1,055

Naval Assets: 126

Military Satellites: 10

Overseas Military Bases (countries): 10

Active Airports: 464

Score: 5.06

France has the largest standing army in Europe in terms of manpower. Its aerial fleet comprises over 1,000 aircraft, whereas the navy has 126 assets, including 4 nuclear armed submarines, 4 destroyers and 17 frigates. According to the Power Atlas, France has overseas military bases across 10 different countries. 

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