Top 10 Most Powerful Armies in the World (2025) Based on the Global Firepower (GFP) Index and other authoritative sources, here's a detailed list of the top 10 most powerful militaries, including personnel numbers and arsenal highlights: 1. United States Total Military Personnel : ~2,127,500 (active + reserves) Active-Duty : ~1.328 million Aircraft : ~13,043 Tanks : ~4,640 Navy : ~490 vessels including 20 aircraft carriers Highlights : Largest defense budget (~$849 billion), expansive nuclear triad, advanced cyber and space capabilities PW Live Forbes India allinfoind.com Current Affairs Usthadian Academy 2. Russia Total Military Personnel : ~3,570,000 (including reserves and paramilitary) Active-Duty : ~1.32 million Aircraft : ~4,292 Tanks : ~5,750 Naval Vessels : ~280 Highlights : Largest nuclear stockpile (~6,000 warheads), strong ground force and hypersonic missile capabilities PW Live Forbes India allinfoind.com Current Affairs Usthadian...