Introduction: The Global Firepower Index is the most authoritative method used to calculate the military strength of all countries in the world, referred to as "GFP". Its assessment method is very complex, synthesizing more than 50 military-related factors, which can objectively reflect a country's military strength. Today, I will talk to you about the ten countries with the strongest firepower index in the world.
It should be noted in advance that the lower the firepower index, the stronger the country's military strength, and the number of nuclear weapons and the ability of military leaders are not within the scope of the assessment.
10, "South American brother" Brazil, firepower index: 0.1988
Brazil is one of the "BRICs" with a population of 210 million and is the leading big brother in South America.
Brazil has an army of about 300,000 people, including 175,000 in the army, 55,000 in the navy and 70,000 in the air force. Although it is not a small number, it is enough to deter the surrounding banana republics. In addition, Brazil is one of the seven countries in the world that have nuclear submarines.
Brazilian helicopter carrier
Brazil was able to beat Israel (11th) and make it into the top 10 largely because of its excellent geography and the absence of external pressure from strong enemies.
9, "North African lion" Egypt, firepower index: 0.1872
Egypt is the most populous country in the Middle East and the second most populous country in Africa, with a population of about 100 million. It has long been ahead of other African countries in the economic and technological fields, and is known as the "Lion of North Africa".
Egypt has an army of 450,000 people, including 320,000 in the army, 20,000 in the navy, 30,000 in the air force, and 80,000 in the air defense. It is worth mentioning that Egypt's air power is very strong, with 228 F16 fighters, which is the fourth most equipped country in this aircraft, after the United States, Israel and Turkey, and it is difficult to match opponents in the Middle East, including Libya at its peak.
Egyptian Armored Forces
In addition, Egypt is also the transportation hub of the three continents of Europe, Asia and Africa, controlling the Suez Canal and having 62 large ports.
8, "Fallen Empire" UK, FirePower Index: 0.1717
Britain was once the most powerful empire in the world, with colonies all over the world, known as the "Empire of the Sun Never Sets". However, after the baptism of two world wars, the hegemonic position of the world was replaced by the United States.
HMS Queen Elizabeth
Britain has an army of 210,900 people, including 113,900 in the Army, 44,500 in the Navy and 52,500 in the Air Force. The reason why the ranking is so low is mainly because the United Kingdom is sparsely populated, with a population of only 66 million, and it is difficult to maintain the world's leading position in all fields.
7, "European tumbler" France, firepower index: 0.1702
Since the Revolution of 1789, France has experienced two empires and three republics, so it is known as the "European tumbler".
French Rafale fighter
France has an army of 288,000 people, including 169,300 in the army, 49,500 in the navy and 60,500 in the air force. Like Britain, although the military equipment is world-class, there are few people and they cannot afford the huge consumption of war.
6. "American knife guard" South Korea, firepower index: 0.1509
South Korea is a product of the Cold War after World War II, with a population of only 51.63 million, and its land area is smaller than that of Britain.
South Korea has an army of 690,000, including 560,000 in the army, 67,000 in the navy, 63,000 in the air force, and 3.04 million in the reserve. In order to prevent its neighbors in the north from beating him, South Korea spends a lot of money on the military every year, with a defense budget of 46.69 trillion won alone.
South Korean female soldiers
A considerable part of South Korea's military power has been exchanged for sovereignty. South Korea allows the United States to station troops and deploy military facilities, share a part of military expenditure for the US military every year, and act as the "knife guard of the United States" for a long time.
5. "Prison Raider Beast" Japan, Firepower Index: 0.1501
After Japan's defeat in World War II, it was put into a "cage" by the countries of the world. In order to prevent it from coming out and biting people again, the Peace Constitution added a "dragon rope" to Japan, which stipulates: "Japan can only develop its self-defense forces in a restrained manner under the supervision of various countries." ”
Over time, the "rope of the dragon" imposed on the Japanese showed signs of loosening. At present, Japan has 246,000 self-defense forces, including 151,000 land self-defense forces, 45,000 maritime self-defense forces, and 47,000 air self-defense forces, which has become a military force with considerable combat effectiveness in the world today.
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
Some Western media pointed out: "The Japanese have the ability to modify four aircraft carriers in one week, and now it is like a trapped beast trying to seize the prison." ”
4, "Fan's confidence" India, firepower index: 0.0953
The Indians' concept of war is different from that of normal people, they do not think that war is evil, they believe that war is a normal social phenomenon, a necessary means to achieve the country's political goals and become a first-class power. Therefore, India has always made the expansion of military power the first priority of national development.
Indian Motorcycle Soldier
At present, India has 1.27 million troops, including 1.035 million in the army, 70,000 in the navy and 170,000 in the air force, ranking fourth in the world. Due to its excessive superstition of force, it has become the number one "wronged boss" in the international arms market (80% of India's weapons and equipment are imported).
Moreover, India has a "lost confidence" in its military power, believing it should be third rather than fourth.
3. "Oriental Dragon" China, Firepower Index: 0.0691
China is the most populous country in the world, with a total population of 1.4 billion. At the end of the war, 749.6 million people could be recruited for the army, which is not available in the world except India.
Dongfeng 17
At present Chinese there are about 2 million active soldiers in the People's Liberation Army, including 240,000 in the Navy and 380,000 in the Air Force, ranking third in the world. In terms of weapons and equipment, 90% of the main battle equipment can be developed and produced by themselves.
2. "Fighting Nation" Russia, Firepower Index: 0.0681
With a total population of 145.5 million people and a land area of more than 17 million square kilometers, Russia is the largest country in the world. Economically, Russia is a dwarf, but militarily, it is still a giant.
Russian female soldiers
At present, Russia has a total of 1.134 million troops, about 200,000 navy, 35,000 air force, and 200,000 missile troops. Russia's most powerful military force is the Army, with 15,500 tanks, 5,990 self-propelled guns and 3,871 multiple rocket launchers, powerful enough to occupy all of Europe in a week.
1. "World Police" United States, Firepower Index: 0.0606
The United States is the only superpower in the world, a status that no country can shake in the short term.
At present, the United States has an army of 1.347 million people, and more than 800 overseas military bases and facilities, more than the world's countries combined. In terms of weapons and equipment, the United States not only has 10 aircraft carriers, the strongest fifth-generation aircraft and Ohio-class nuclear submarines, but also has the world's most advanced unmanned aerial vehicle technology, known as "one hour to hit the world".
U.S. Carrier Battle Group
In addition, the United States also has a geographical advantage, with two natural barriers in the Pacific and The Atlantic, and it is difficult for Americans to be beaten.