10 Most Powerful Militaries in the World in 2022

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2. China

Total military spend by the country (in millions): 293,352

Total number of fighter jets: 1,200

Total number of submarines: 79

China has grown to become the second-largest economy in the world and is the fifth-largest exporter of arms in the world. The biggest recipient of Chinese weapons is Pakistan.

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