Which is World’s most powerful country? India at…, Pakistan at…, who has more tanks, missiles, aircraft?

Many countries are focusing on improving their military capabilities. According to the Global Firepower (GFP) report for 2025, a list of countries which are considered as the most influential military has been released. This ranking orders countries based on their Power Index Score. A lower score means greater military strength.

Top 10 Most Powerful Countries and Their Military Strength (2025)

  1. United States – Power Index: 0.0744 The United States has a total military personnel of 2,127,500. It has 13,043 aircraft and 4,640 tanks. U.S. military has an extensive air force and a global network of military bases.

  2. Russia – Power Index: 0.0788, it has a total military personnel of 3,570,000 and 4,292 aircraft and 5,750 tanks. Russia’s military is known for its massive tank force and nuclear power capabilities.

  3. China – Power Index: 0.0788, It holds the world’s third-largest army. Its total military personnel are 3,170,000 along with 3,309 aircraft and 6,800 tanks. It is also focusing on military-technological power.

  4. India – Power Index: 0.1184 It has a total military personnel of 5,137,550, along with 2,229 aircraft and 4,201 tanks. It is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.

  5. South Korea – Power Index: 0.1656, 5th position in the list of the world’s most powerful countries. Its military has 3,820,000 personnel, 1,592 aircraft, and 2,236 tanks. Majority of its forces are stationed along the border with North Korea.

  6. United Kingdom – Power Index: 0.1785 The United Kingdom has a total military personnel of 1,108,860. Its air fleet has 631 aircraft, but only 227 tanks. 
  7. France – Power Index: 0.1878 The European nation has a military strength of 376,000 personnel, along with 976 aircraft and a very small tank fleet of 215.

  8. Japan – Power Index: 0.1839 A nation known for its advanced technology has 328,150 personnel, 1,443 aircraft, and 521 tanks.

  9. Turkey – Power Index: 0.1902 Turkey’s military has 883,900 personnel, 1,083 aircraft, and 2,238 tanks. It has a military presence in the Middle East and Europe.

  10. Italy – Power Index: 0.2164 A NATO ally has a military force of 280,000 personnel, 729 aircraft, and 200 tanks.

India’s neighboring country, Pakistan is not even part of the top 10 list, but ranking 12th in the Global Firepower (GFP) report for 2025 with a Power Index score of 0.2513. Pakistan has a total military personnel of 1,704,000.

Global Firepower Ranking 

The GFP Index does not rely on the number of military personnel for its ranking but considers over 60 different factors. It includes Military strength and resources, financial stability and logistical capabilities and geographical factors.

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