10 Strongest Armies in the World in 2023

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7. France

Manpower: 200,000

Tanks: 222

Armored Fighting Vehicles: 72,676

Rocket Projectors: 13

Nuclear Weapons: 290

Attack Helicopters: 69

Military Technological Capability: Average

GDP (PPP): $3.70 trillion

Overall Score: 0.759

France has the largest standing army in terms of manpower in Europe, with at least 200,000 troops. With the GDP in terms of PPP closing in on the $4 trillion mark, the French government will be looking to further upgrade its army amid the rapidly changing security dynamics in Europe and threats to French interests in Africa.

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