5 Most Powerful Militaries in Asia

4. Japan

GDP (2022): $5,181 billion

Defense spending (2022): $55 billion

Manpower: 240,000

Tanks: 1,004

Armored Fighting Vehicles: 111,180

Nuclear warheads: 0

Aircrafts including fighter jets: 1,449

Naval assets: 155

Technological Advancement: 13/132

Despite being an island nation, Japan is recognized for being one of the largest economies and most advanced countries in the world. It also boasts the eighth most powerful military in the world, which ranks 4th in Asia. The Japanese military is equipped with a sizable fleet of tanks and military aircrafts, including fighter jets. The country is also home to several local armament manufacturers, which regularly receive defense-related orders to bolster national defense. Earlier this year in April, the government placed a $2.8 billion order with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to develop long-range missiles amid the growing threat of China.