Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Global Firepower ranked the world's most powerful militaries for 2025. Military strength was measured by assets, defense budget, ...

Explore the 2026 Global Firepower Index, a ranking of the most powerful militaries in 2026 by manpower, technology, and strategic reach.

The compilers of the list recognized the Russian Armed Forces' leadership in self-propelled artillery, multiple launch rocket systems, and mines NEW YORK, November 14. /TASS/. The Russian army secured ...

In 2026, Egypt, Algeria, and Nigeria lead Africa's military rankings, reflecting advancements in manpower, equipment, and ...

Across the vast and diverse lands of Africa, from the sweeping deserts of the north to the dense jungles of the Congo basin, a quiet but powerful contest of strength and strategy has been ...

Military strength was measured by assets, defense budget, geography, and natural resources. The United States, Russia, and China lead the list, reflecting global military power trends. Some of the ...