10 Most Powerful Militaries in the World in 2024

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7. Japan

GDP (2023): $4.23 trillion

Defense Spending (2022): $45.99 billion

Nuclear Weapons: None

Manpower: 247,150

Tanks: 518

Aircraft including Fighter Jets: 779

Aircraft Carriers: 2

Submarines: 23

Military Satellites in Orbit: 2

Overseas Bases: 1

Cybersecurity Ranking: 16

Technological Advancement Ranking: 13

Overall Score: 0.613

Japan is one of the strongest militaries in the world, with an active manpower of over 247,000 troops, and a large fleet of tanks and fighter jets. Its navy is equipped with two aircraft carriers and 23 submarines. Japan ranks highly on both cybersecurity and technological advancement. The country maintains military presence in space with two satellites used for reconnaissance and intelligence gathering purposes.

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