Given the political instability and the incredibly wobbly world order, a strong army is becoming one of the key factors in the country's prosperity. Strong economy and high living standards of the population are not always the main indicator of the power of the state. Such states as Luxembourg, Monaco or the Vatican live perfectly, but practically do not have military power, which makes them unprotected from a hostile world.
Armies are created not only for conducting combat operations or protecting their territorial integrity, but also for retaining control within the country. Many of the modern political leaders keep their seats only thanks to the support of the country's armed forces.
For this reason, it makes sense to watch the TOP-10 the world's strongest armies of 2014 of the year. This rating is compiled with the help of an analysis of the quantitative and qualitative characteristics of the armed forces of various states.
10
Israel
- Population: 7.9 million people.
- Regular army: 240 thousand people.
- Reserve: 60 thousand people.
- Combat equipment: 13 thousand units
- Marine equipment: 64 units
- Aviation: 1964 units
- Army budget: 15 billion US dollars.
So, the tenth parade of the strongest of this world opens tiny Israel. The peculiarity of the armed forces of Israel is that there are a lot of women in the ranks of servicemen. As for the strength of the Israeli army, it can be said here that their life made them so seriously strengthened. Being in the Middle East, Israel borders on several hot spots. And he himself is in a state of war.
9
Japan
- Population: 127.8 million people.
- Regular army: 270 thousand people.
- Reserve: 60 thousand people.
- Combat equipment: 5320 units
- Marine equipment: 110 units
- Aviation: 1965 units
- Army budget: 58 billion US dollars.
Everyone knows that Japan was one of the active participants in the Second World War and, with its surrender, the largest massacre in the history of mankind officially ended. According to one of the masses of treaties, Japan can not contain a large army. But no one could stop the Japanese from entering the TOP 10 of the world's strongest armies of 2014, not at the expense of the number of soldiers and equipment, but at the expense of qualitative indicators.
8
France
- Population: 63.5 million people.
- Regular army: 230 thousand people.
- Reserved: 70 thousand people.+ 105 thousand police
- Combat equipment: more than 10 thousand units
- Marine equipment: 289 units
- Aviation: 1757 units
- Army budget: 44 billion USD
Melancholic France was able to get to the 8th place of our parade. These indicators are very convincing. The army of France is able to withstand any local conflict, but we will not talk about global ones.
7
South Korea
- Population: 48.95 million people.
- Regular army: 640 thousand people.
- Reserve: 2900 thousand people.
- Combat equipment: more than 13 thousand units
- Marine equipment: 170 units
- Aviation: 1568 units
- Army budget: 27 billion US dollars.
Amazing South Korea, also has a battle-worthy army. And it's no wonder! After all, to the north is a malicious and ferocious Korean brother, ready to begin a full-scale war of destruction at any time.
6
Turkey
- Population: 74.7 million people.
- Regular army: 660 thousand people.
- Provision: 579 thousand people.
- Combat equipment: 70 thousand units
- Marine equipment: 265 units
- Aviation: 1940 units
- Army budget: 25 billion US dollars.
It should be assumed that those who know even a little bit of Turkey, not only as a place for a weeklong booze near the hotel of a five-star hotel, will in no way surprise such a high place of this resort paradise in the ranking of the strongest armies in the world. Near Syria, where the war is. There is a problem with the Kurds. The country was headed by the imperialist, who wants to create the second Ottoman Empire. So everything is natural here.
5
England
- Population: 62.2 million people.
- Regular army: 220 thousand people.
- Provision: 181 thousand people.
- Combat equipment: 11,600 units
- Marine equipment: 99 units
- Aviation: 1663 units
- Army budget: 74 billion US dollars.
Old good England. .. Strangely, only one thing, namely the fact that England does not have much naval equipment in comparison with its neighbors in rating. Previously, England was positioned as a country with the strongest fleet. Now this thesis is in doubt.
4
India
- Population: 1.2 billion people.
- Regular army: 1.325 million people.
- Provision: 2.142 million people.
- Combat equipment: 12,500 units
- Marine equipment: 175 units
- Aviation: 2452 units
- Army budget: 48.9 billion US dollars.
One of the most populated countries in the world simply must have a strong army. India has to be strengthened also based on historical experience. .. Now, of course, it seems paradoxical and incredibly stupid to think about the return of the colonial regime. .. But the world is not so predictable. ..
3
China
- Population: 1.35 billion people.
- Regular army: 2.2 million people.
- Reserved: 800 thousand people.
- Combat equipment: 57,500 units
- Marine equipment: 972 units
- Aviation: 5176 units
- Army budget: 106 billion US dollars.
Exotic land of the rising sun, rice, incredibly beautiful landscapes and the owner of a thousand-year history is simply obliged to find yourself in the ranking of countries with the most powerful armies. In addition, historically, it so happened that China has always needed a strong army. The current situation is no different. The internal political formation must rely on powerful military forces or, otherwise, there can be a forced change of government.
2
Russia
- Population: 143.1 million people.
- Regular army: 1 million people.
- Reserved: 20 million people.
- Combat equipment: more than 9 thousand units
- Marine equipment: 233 units
- Aviation: 2747 units
- Army budget: 74 billion US dollars.
Great in the literal and figurative sense of the word, the Russian Federation takes the second place in the world in strength of the army by right. A huge number of weapons and a powerful reserve allow you to be at such a high place in this ranking.
1
USA
- Population: 311 million people.
- Regular army: 560 thousand people.
- Reserve: 567 thousand people.
- Combat equipment: more than 56 thousand units
- Marine equipment: 2384 units
- Aviation: 18234 units
- Army budget: 692 billion US dollars.
- +32 satellite and 450 ballistic missiles
The most powerful army of the world belongs to the United States of America. Indeed, it is really necessary for a world leader and an expansionist to maintain such power. The most impressive thing in the US Army is funding. If we add the total budget of the armies of the countries of the 2-10th position of this rating, then their total funding is 471.9 billion US dollars, which is 220.1 billion US dollars less than the annual budget of the US Army.
People are willing to spend a lot of money in order to protect themselves or prepare to kill. But to live in peace and tranquility is always better than watching the "iron sky" above your head. Peace to you!
We present to your attention the new rating: Top 10 The strongest armies of the world in 2015
