11. Italy
Power Index Score: 0.2694
On number 11 of our list of top 21 strongest most powerful military nations in the world in 2017 is Italy. The geographical area is 301,340 square kilometers, and the country is famous for its cultural and environmental sites. Among of the tourist destinations are the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The active military personnel of Italy is 247,500, and the reserve personnel is 20,000 with a defense budget of $34 billion.