10 Most Powerful Militaries in the World in 2023

1. United States

GDP: $25,400 billion

Defense spending: $761.7 billion

Manpower: 1,390,000

Tanks: 5,500

Nuclear warheads: 5,550

Aircrafts including fighter jets: 13,246

Naval vessels: 484

United States of America ranks number one of the list of most powerful militaries in the world. The country accounts for nearly 40% of all global defense expenditure and is home to some of the largest armament manufacturing companies, such as Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT), Raytheon Technologies Corporation (NYSE:RTX), and The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA). Its defense budget is almost thrice the size of China’s and nearly nine time more than what Russia spends as of 2021. According to Nikkei Asia, the U.S. has a fleet of over 360 fifth-generation fighter jet F-35. In addition, the superpower state also enjoys widespread control over space with 218 satellites. From a logistical perspective, the U.S. is home to more than 13,000 active airfields – more than any country in the world. It also boasts more than 750 overseas military bases in around 80 countries. The country does well on cyber security too, with a ranking score of 65 out of 100.

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