By CheekyClicks
The most powerful militaries are not ranked on nuclear capabilities
since these statistics are cagey. Yet, factors including manpower, total labour
force and access to strategic assets remain vital.
Israel
Israel
spends significantly more than its neighbours in defence arsenal. In 2009,
Israel allocated 18.7 percent of its national budget on defence, totalling $15
billion – the largest chunk goes to defence technology. Israel aims to replace
Iron Dome with a laser defence shield called Iron Beam which can intercept
missiles from its enemies – especially Palestine. Israel is ranked the eleventh
most powerful militarised nation globally.
India
By 2020,
India is destined to become the fourth largest military spender. The largest
importer of military goods – India currently spends $46 billion of its entire budget
on arms, especially imports. India has ballistic missiles with a range capable
of hitting all of Pakistan or most of China. The military strategy of India has
been dominated by its prolonged conflict with neighbouring Pakistan.
United Kingdom
Though they
are scaling down in the next few years, the U.K. is able to project its military
aptitude around the world. The Royal Navy is planning on unleashing the HMS
Queen Elizabeth, an aircraft carrier that has a flight deck measuring at least
4.5 acres, into service in 2020. The Queen Elizabeth is planned to carry 40
F-35B joint strike fighters around the world. Thanks to superior training
and equipment – Britain could still maintain advantage over emerging powers
like China, according to a leading think tank.
China
The Chinese
army has a staggering 4, 5 million forces, with 2, 3 million active frontline
personnel and an additional 2, 3 million in the reserves. China also has a
history of successfully stealing sensitive military technology from other
nations. It’s military spending stands at $126 billion – but could be higher
prompting outcry from the Asian region.
United States of America
The U.S. spends
more than all the top ten most militaries combined with an estimated allocation
of $612 billion despite massive spending cuts. With a conventional military fleet of 19
aircraft carriers compared to 12 carriers operated by the rest of the world
combined, it has a huge advantage. These massive carriers allow the U.S. to set
up forward operating bases anywhere and project power throughout the world. The
super power also has by far the most aircraft of any country, cutting-edge
technology, large and well-trained human force, that is excluding the world's
largest nuclear arsenal stash.
Russia
Russian
soldiers generally receive relatively mediocre training. A couple of decades
after the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia's military stocks are building
up again. The Kremlin's military spending has increased by almost a third since
2008 and is expected to grow 44 percent in the next few years. The current Russian
defence budget is estimated at $76.6 billion. Russia currently has 766 000
active frontline personnel with a reserve force of nearly 2, 5 million recruits
– and backed up by 15,500 tanks – arguably the largest tank force in the world.
– CheekyClicks
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