The World's Strongest Army for 2016

The army has already habitually called the armed forces of any state. And it is in every country. But which armies of the world can be called the best?

Turkey

The tenth place is occupied by the armed forces of Turkey. They include land, air, and naval forces. It is worth noting that the total population of the state is approximately 77-78 million people. And the active living force is estimated at ~ 410,500 soldiers. At the same time, about 185 thousand military men are in reserve. And the number of combat ground equipment is about 14,000 units. In the navy at the same time, about 200 military ships. In the air - 1007 storm troopers, bombers and fighters. And finally, the budget. Each year, the defense takes 18,185 billion dollars.

It can not be said that Turkey at all times could boast of a powerful army. But the constant conflicts (both external and internal) forced the armed forces of this state to rise to a whole new level.

Japan and Germany

Following the Turkey, on the ninth place of the rating, is Japan. The population of this state is estimated at 127 million people. Active living force is 250 thousand military men and about 58,000 are in reserve. Ground-based equipment is available in the number of 4329 units, in the navy less - only 131 ships. In the air force - about 1,690 attack aircraft, fighter jets and bombers. The defense costs 40.3 billion dollars a year.

The self-defense forces of Japan were founded in 1954. The military policy of this state is very interesting. The main principles are: not to attack, not to use nuclear weapons, to control the activities of the armed forces and to cooperate with the United States.

Eighth place in the ranking, which lists the strongest armies in the world, is occupied by the Bundeswehr (Germany). On the day when it was founded (07.07.1955), the German Defense Ministry also opened. Now, about 80,000,000 people are 180,000 troops (plus 145,000 military personnel in reserve). Ground-based equipment impresses with its quantity - 6481 units. The navy has 81 warships at its disposal. And aerial military forces have 676 units of equipment. In a year, about 36.3 billion dollars are spent on defense.

South Korea, France and England

7, 6 and 5 places are occupied by the armed forces of South Korea, France and England. They also entered the strongest armies of the world. The population of South Korea is less than 50 million people. And this number accounts for 625,000 troops plus almost 3,000,000 (!) In the reserve. The technique is also striking in its number: 12,619 combat vehicles, 166 ships and 1451 units in the air fleet.

Talking about the strength of the armies of the world, it is worth noting that in France the service is suitable for almost 11,300,000 people, or 1/6 of the total population! This is very much. Why did the French armed forces enter the rating called "The strongest armies of the world"? Because her troops are truly unique. The army of France remained one of those that are fully equipped with technology, all sorts of weapons from its own producer. It is also interesting that in the ranks of the armed forces of this country there are many women, their percentage of the total number of military personnel is 15!

England was also included in the list of "The strongest armies of the world." And it's no wonder why she is in fifth place. After all, the British army is directly involved in the fighting in many hot spots. But that is not all. In addition, British military forces participate in UN operations to maintain universal security and tranquility (not many armies of the world's countries are involved in this).

India

Many are surprised to learn that on the 4th line of the rating under the title "The most powerful armies of the countries of the world" are the armed forces of this particular state. But it is so. The population is almost 1.3 billion. And about 2 143 000 people liable for military service! Serves the same 1 325 000 people. The total number of vehicles is 23,545. Unsurprisingly, this state in 2012 occupied the first place on the whole planet in terms of the volume of arms imports. By the way, it is interesting that in India all serve under a contract - they do not force anyone.

China

Naturally, when talking about the most powerful armies in the world, one should not forget about China. In total, there are 2,335,000 military personnel in the armed forces of this state. The same amount is in reserve. And the amount of $ 155.6 billion (!) Dollars is spent annually on defense. By the way, according to the total amount of equipment, China has not far outstripped India. This state has at its disposal 27,220 units of combat vehicles, ships, bombers, and so on.

The Chinese army is notable for its specific characteristics. Or rather, the requirements for military personnel. In the Chinese army can not serve men with tattoos. Even with those whose diameter does not exceed two centimeters. And since 2006 military schools have become closed to those who snore. This was due to the fact that snoring prevents many from falling asleep, and as a consequence - sleepy soldiers who can not fully engage in. And it was also stated that all the military, who have obesity among the problems, are automatically deprived of the opportunity to grow in the career plan.

1st and 2nd places

The Russian Federation and the United States are those armies of the world who are rightly considered the best. In our country there are ~ 143,000,000 people. And the total number of servicemen (both reserve and active living force) exceeds the figure of 3 million. Russia has a powerful navy and aerospace forces, and the total number of vehicles is almost 65,000 units.

But the United States still occupies the first rating line. The total population is ~ 321.4 million people, and this number is 2.5 million servicemen (both reserve and living force). The amount of equipment is approximately the same, but there are fewer military personnel. It turns out that no other army of the world can match Russia. But why is the US in the first place? It's simple. Our budget for the Russian army is $ 47 billion. Only. And the US spends on it 581 (!) Billion.