5 Strongest Military Forces in the Middle East

1. Turkey

GDP (Constant 2022 USD): $1,115,000,000,000

Defense Spending: $15,827,000,000

Nuclear Weapons: 0

Tanks: 2231

Manpower: 355,200

Aircraft Fleet Strength: 1069

Submarines: 12

Military Satellites in Orbit: 2

Overseas Military Bases: 3

Cybersecurity Score: N/A

Technological Advancement Score: 38.6

Bordering Bulgaria and Georgia, Turkey is considered to be a Middle Eastern, as well as a European country. Known best for its architecture, including beautiful mosques and historic sites like the Topkapi Palace, the country has a coastline stretching to 8,333 km, for which it has been counting huge on its naval forces. It is the richest country in the Middle East, with a GDP of $1,115,000,000,000. In October 2023, Turkiye announced to increase its defense spending by 150% in 2024 to more than $40 billion. Although it has no nuclear weapons, Turkey ranks well in all of the other metrics we have considered, and it is also one of the most powerful militaries in the world. In the years to come, it is expected to retain this position on the list.

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