12.01.2025 16:40
The list of the world's strongest armies for 2025 has been revealed. The United States ranks at the top, followed by Russia and China. Turkey, which was in eighth place last year, has entered the list this year in ninth place.
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In the 2025 report published by the US-based Global Firepower, the world's strongest armies were listed. The ranking, prepared considering more than 60 criteria such as military personnel numbers, defense budgets, air and naval power, logistical capacity, and technological superiority, highlighted Turkey's position.
TURKEY HAS DROPPED ONE RANK
At the top of the list is the United States, followed by Russia and China. This year, Turkey entered the list of the world's strongest armies in ninth place. Turkey, which stands out with its domestic production initiatives in the defense industry and regional military operations, emerged as NATO's second strongest army. Turkey was in eighth place in 2024.
FRANCE AND GERMANY HAVE RISEN
The top 10 list includes countries with notable military power such as India, South Korea, the United Kingdom, France, Japan, and Italy. These countries play significant roles in global military balances with their high defense budgets, technological advancements, and strong military strategies. In the 2025 report, France and Germany increased their military strength and rose in the rankings, while countries like Japan and Iran were seen to have declined. Israel, on the other hand, rose in the rankings with developments in its defense capacity.
HERE ARE THE WORLD'S 20 STRONGEST ARMIES
- United States
- Russia
- China
- India
- South Korea
- United Kingdom
- France
- Japan
- Turkey
- Italy
- Brazil
- Pakistan
- Indonesia
- Germany
- Israel
- Iran
- Spain
- Australia
- Egypt
- Ukraine
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