By Admin 
Every year when the list of Global Fire Power Index is released, the eyes of the whole world are fixed on it. This index assesses the military strength of a country not only by the number of soldiers, but also on many parameters like quality of weapons, defense budget, technology, logistics and political capability. According to the Global Fire Power Index 2025, America is at first place. The biggest reason for this is its huge defense budget. Its annual defense budget is more than $877 billion. America has state-of-the-art weapon systems. Its military network is spread across the world. It has more than 800 military bases around the world. America’s military is not limited only to land, but also has a strong hold in sea, sky, space and cyber space. There are 13 lakh active soldiers in America’s army. America has stealth bombers (B-2, B-21), F-35 fighter planes, advanced drones.
military strength of russia
Despite economic challenges, Russia is at second place due to its nuclear power and advanced missile system. Russia has 10 lakh active soldiers. Its annual defense budget is 100 billion dollars. Russia has hypersonic missiles (Avangard, Zircon), S-400 and S-500 air defense systems. All these things help in strengthening the Russian army.
How did China’s army become a global challenge?
China’s People’s Liberation Army has become increasingly strong in the last decade. China will be in third place in 2025. China has the largest active army in the world, with 2 million active soldiers. Its annual budget is 350 billion dollars. China’s navy leads the world in terms of number of ships. Along with this, China has also made big leaps in drones, cyber warfare, missile forces and space capabilities.
Why is India’s military power considered very balanced?
India is at fourth place in the ranking of 2025. This place reflects its multidimensional military capability. India is not only one of the largest military powers in the world, but also possesses nuclear weapons and modern indigenous technology. There are a total of 14.5 lakh soldiers in the Indian Army. Its annual defense budget is 80 billion dollars. The Indian Army is known for fighting in all types of geographical conditions. Be it the heights of the Himalayas or the deserts and sea borders. Indigenous missile systems, modern fighter jets and aircraft carriers strengthen India’s military strength. Apart from this, strategic cooperation with countries like America, France, Russia and Israel further strengthens India’s position.
Why is South Korea’s army in the top 5?
South Korea is at fifth place in the list for 2025. The main reason for this is the continuous tension with North Korea, which has forced South Korea to modernize its army. South Korea has invested heavily in missile defense systems, advanced technology and high-tech weapons. Its military partnership with America also increases its strength manifold, making it counted among the strongest armies in the world.
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