Top 25 Powerful Countries in the World by Military Strength

3. Russia

GDP (2023): $1.86 trillion

Defense Spending (2023): $109.45 billion

Nuclear Weapons: 6,255

Manpower: 1,320,000

Tanks: 14,777

Artillery: 17,638

Aircraft/Fighter Jets: 3,652

Aircraft Carriers: 1

Submarines: 65

Military Satellites in Orbit: 102

Overseas Military Bases: 12

Cyber Capabilities Rank: 3

Technological Capabilities Rank: 51

Overall Score: 0.80

The troubled military campaign in Ukraine may have slightly dented Russia’s reputation, but despite that it remains one of the most powerful countries in the world by military strength, boasting the biggest nuclear arsenal, and the largest fleets of submarines and battle tanks in the world. In addition, the country maintains 12 overseas military bases across different parts of the world.