10 Most Powerful Militaries in the World in 2024

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4. India

GDP (2023): $3.73 trillion

Defense Spending (2022): $81.36 billion

Nuclear Weapons: 156

Manpower: 1,455,550

Tanks: 4,614

Aircraft including Fighter Jets: 1,645

Aircraft Carriers: 2

Submarines: 18

Military Satellites in Orbit: 9

Overseas Bases: 3

Cybersecurity Ranking: 26

Technological Advancement Ranking: 40

Overall Score: 0.749

India has one of the most powerful militaries in the world. It boasts the second largest standing army in the world, second only to China, with a manpower of nearly 1.5 million troops. The country also has a large fleet of battle tanks and fighter jets. On the naval side, it is equipped with two aircraft carriers and 18 submarines. Delhi has been expanding its sphere of influence to counter China’s presence in the Indian Ocean. Currently, it operates three overseas military bases in Oman, Tajikistan, and Mauritius.

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