5 Weakest Militaries in the World

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1. Bhutan

GDP (2022): $2.68 billion

Defense Spending (2022): $29 million

Manpower: 8,000

Tanks: 0

Armored Fighting Vehicles: 108

Military Aircraft: 2

Naval Assets: 0

Overall Score: 2.9

Based on the metrics we factored in our analysis, Bhutan has the weakest military in the world. The tiny Himalayan country nestled between China and India was also ranked lowest on military strength in the Global Firepower Index 2023. The country has no tanks, naval assets, and only a couple of military aircraft. However, despite being weak in defense, it is one of those countries that has never been invaded by a foreign aggressor. Both China and India press for political influence over Bhutan but it has managed to balance ties with both. 

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