10 Most Powerful Militaries in the World in 2024

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6. United Kingdom

GDP (2023): $3.33 trillion

Defense Spending (2022): $68.46 billion

Nuclear Weapons: 225

Manpower: 184,860

Tanks: 213

Aircraft including Fighter Jets: 466

Aircraft Carriers: 2

Submarines: 10

Military Satellites in Orbit: 6

Overseas Bases: 60

Cybersecurity Ranking: 4

Technological Advancement Ranking: 4

Overall Score: 0.617

The United Kingdom may not be the global power that it once was, but it still boasts one of the most powerful militaries in the world. The UK has 60 military bases worldwide, according to a report, while officially the government claims to be operating 10 bases across Cyprus, Gibraltar, Singapore, the South Atlantic Islands, and the British Indian Ocean Territory. The UK is also among the most advanced nations in cybersecurity and technological advancement.

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