10 Nations With Most Powerful Militaries

Germany has a modern and well-funded military, part of NATO's defense capabilities

Germany

Israel has a technologically advanced military, including a strong air force

Israel

 South Korea has a strong military, particularly due to the ongoing security situation on the Korean Peninsula

South Korea

 Japan's Self-Defense Forces are highly capable and well-equipped, although the nation's constitution limits offensive capabilities

Japan

 France maintains a well-equipped military force with nuclear capabilities

France

The UK has a technologically advanced military and is one of the nuclear-armed nations

United Kingdom

India has a sizable and well-equipped military, with nuclear capabilities

India

China has the world's largest standing military and has been rapidly modernizing its armed forces

China

 Russia boasts a large and modern military force, including nuclear capabilities

Russia

 The United States has the world's most powerful military, with a substantial budget, advanced technology, and a vast number of personnel

United States