Top 7 Military Powers of the World

According to one source, there has been peace on our earth for only 300 years out of thousands. Conflicts on some scale have been going on, for almost, forever, whether it is on religious basis, ethnic issues or resources. Simply put, were there is man, there is bound to be war. Although wars have been avoided pretty effectively in the modern world, a country still cannot do without a military force. Today we take a look at the 7 most potent military powers in the world.

7. Germany

Annual Defense Budget	$46,000,000,000
Military Personnel	250,000
Population reaching military age annually	863,773
Fighter Jets	1,100
Navy Ships	130
Purchasing power	$2,807,000,000,000

6. France

Annual Defense Budget	$62,000,000,000
Military Personnel	225,000
Population reaching military age annually	783,788
Fighter Jets	1,900
Navy Ships	135
Purchasing power	$2,075,000,000,000

5. United Kingdom

Annual Defense Budget	$53,000,000,000
Military Personnel	195,000
Population reaching military age annually	784,520
Fighter Jets	2,670
Navy Ships	140
Purchasing power	$2,130,000,000,000

4. India

Annual Defense Budget	$33,000,000,000
Military Personnel	1,325,000
Population reaching military age annually	22,229,373
Fighter Jets	1,250
Navy Ships	145
Purchasing power	$2,966,000,000,000

3. Russia

Annual Defense Budget	$43,000,000,000
Military Personnel	1,245,000
Population reaching military age annually	1,602,673
Fighter Jets	6,500
Navy Ships	525
Purchasing power	$2,097,000,000,000

2. China

Annual Defense Budget	$59,000,000,000
Military Personnel	2,255,000
Population reaching military age annually	20,470,412
Fighter Jets	2,400
Navy Ships	760
Purchasing power	$7,099,000,000,000

1. USA

Annual Defense Budget	$515,000,000,000
Military Personnel	1,385,000
Population reaching military age annually	4,266,128
Fighter Jets	22,700
Navy Ships	1,600
Purchasing power	$13,780,000,000,000

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