5 NATO Members with the Largest Militaries

2. Turkiye

Active Military Personnel: 355,200

Aircraft: 618

Tanks: 2,231

Submarines: 12

Strategic Warships: 25

Score: 4.81

Turkiye has the second largest standing military among NATO members, with over 355,000 active troops, and another 378,700 personnel in reserves. According to the Global Firepower Index, about 1.4 million Turks reach military age annually. The country boasts an impressive fleet of military aircraft, which most notably includes 157 F-16 fighter jets. Turkiye’s battle-tank fleet is the tenth largest in the world. It is also well-served on the naval side with one aircraft carrier, 9 corvettes, 12 submarines, and 16 frigates among other assets.