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Germany behind Thailand: These are the most powerful armies in the world

2023-06-05T16:22:07.312Z

Highlights: The "Global Firepower Index" ranks the military strength of 145 countries. More than 60 criteria are taken into account, such as the number of available soldiers, tanks, aircraft and aircraft carriers. Germany has the fifth-highest defense budget in the world behind the United States, China, Russia and India. Ukraine's rise is mainly due to the response to Russia's invasion and the military aid received from numerous states. The military of Bhutan lands in last place in the latest ranking of the world's strongest armies.



Who has the best army in the world – and how is Germany doing? The "Global Firepower Index" ranks the military strength of 145 countries.

Munich – How does the Bundeswehr compare to other armies in the world? The "Global Firepower Index" gets to the bottom of this question and ranks the results for 145 countries. More than 60 criteria are taken into account, such as the number of available soldiers, tanks, aircraft and aircraft carriers. In addition, there are logistical capacities, the financial situation and geography.

Other factors include belonging to a military alliance (e.g. NATO) and possession of nuclear weapons. The quality of the equipment and the training of the soldiers is making itself felt, for example, with Russia in the Ukraine war. 12,500 main battle tanks are included in the ranking, but many are decades old and not ready for use.

Global Firepower Index: Germany plummets to 25th place – Ukraine rises significantly

Germany has the fifth-highest defense budget in the world behind the United States, China, Russia and India, but ranks 25th. Over the years, Germany has plummeted in the ranking. In 2007, the Federal Republic of Germany was still in fifth place. Since then, Global Firepower's ranking has been almost all downhill.

In a ranking of the strongest armies in the world, the Bundeswehr ranks 25th. (Symbolic photo) © Sina Schuldt/dpa/Symbolbild

It is the other way around with the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In the latest ranking, the Ukrainian army ranks 15th. Two years ago, it was still in 25th place. The rise is mainly due to the response to Russia's invasion and the military aid received from numerous states. Directly in front of Germany is the Kingdom of Thailand. In view of the long coastlines, Thailand has a strong navy.

Military strength: China and Russia behind the US

At the top of the ranking are the global superpowers USA, China and Russia. In terms of available soldiers and naval strength, Global Firepower ranks China first. China's total military strength score of 0.0722 is only slightly behind that of the US (0.0712). Russia (0.0714) is even closer behind the USA. Despite quantitative and material superiorities, the war against Ukraine shows significant weaknesses in the military. Since the invasion in February 2022, Russia's army has suffered severe setbacks. Tens of thousands of soldiers were killed. However, the air force and navy are largely unscathed. Meanwhile, China is getting closer and closer to second place.

Unsurprisingly, the United States is at the top. With 92 destroyers, eleven aircraft carriers, almost 1000 attack helicopters and more than 13,000 aircraft, the superpower ranks first in many categories. In addition, the US has by far the highest military budget with about 760 billion US dollars. By comparison, China in second place spends "only" 230 billion US dollars on its military.

  • 1. U.S.
  • 2. Russia
  • 3. China
  • 4. India
  • 5. Great Britain
  • 6. South Korea
  • 7. Pakistan
  • 8. Japan
  • 9. France
  • 10. Italy
  • 11. Turkey
  • 12. Brazil
  • 13. Indonesia
  • 14. Egypt
  • 15. Ukraine
  • 16. Australia
  • 17. Iran
  • 18. Israel
  • 19. Vietnam
  • 20. Poland
  • 21. Spain
  • 22. Saudi Arabia
  • 23. Taiwan
  • 24. Thailand
  • 25. Germany
  • 26. Algeria
  • 27. Canada
  • 28. Argentina
  • 29. Singapore
  • 30. Greece
  • Source: Global Firepower DE→EN

Three countries were able to improve in the ranking. In addition to Ukraine, these include the armies of Great Britain (fifth place) and Pakistan (seventh place). By the way, the military of Bhutan lands in last place. (LRG)

Source: merkur

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