20 Countries with the Strongest Armies in the World

6. Japan

GDP (2023): $4.23 trillion

Defense Spending (2023): $50.16 billion

Active Manpower: 247,150

Tanks: 518

Armored Fighting Vehicles: 37,662

Self-propelled Artillery: 173

Towed Artillery: 480

Rocket Projectors: 54

Attack Helicopters: 119

Nuclear Weapons: None

Technological Capabilities Rank: 13

Weighted Ranking: 12.15

Japan is one of the most advanced countries in the world. It has a large force of ground troops which is armed with some of the most advanced weapons going around. A key strength of the Japanese army is its impressive fleet of 119 attack helicopters, which can prove vital in the eventuality of an armed military conflict in the region.