GFP (Global Fire Power) provides a unique analytical display of information covering nations from around the world with statistics based on various public sources. Countries covered include the major global players prominent in today’s international landscape along with other smaller nations making the news – this spectrum helping to produce a broad comparison of military strengths from across the globe. This is a personal and experimental site meant for entertainment and to stir up dialogue.
According to Global Firepower Pakistan is the 15th most powerful military in the world. I wish to see Pakistan in the top 10, since in recent years our government had invested so much in making sure our Armed Forces is top notch. Well this criteria didn’t included Nuclear capability.
Lets have a look at the criteria of these rankings.
The user should note that nuclear capability is not taken into account. This listing is purely a “numbers game” meant to spark debate and including such game-changers as nuclear weapons would clearly defeat the purpose of such an experiment. In any case, most any nation going to war would more than likely refrain from using such destructive warfare being that since the atomic bombs dropped in 1945, no nation has utilized this form of warfare for at least 60+ years despite there being a good amount of conflicts since then and more nuclear powers at play in the world. If there is a World War 3, it will most likely still be of the conventional sort.
The comparisons here are for consideration in a “straight-up” war based solely on a nation’s capabilities from land, sea and through the air with other statistics covering the logistical and financial aspects of waging such a campaign. Statistic sources and years are stated whenever possible. Some statistics may be estimated if concrete numbers are not available.
Rankings According to Global Firepower:
- USA
- China
- Russia
- India
- UK
- France
- Germany
- Brazil
- Japan
- Turkey
- Israel
- South Korea
- Italy
- Indonesia
- Pakistan
- Taiwan
- Egypt
- Iran
- Mexico
- North Korea
- Sweden
- Greece
- Canada
- Saudi Arabia
- Ukraine
- Australia
- Spain
- Thailand
- Denmark
- Poland
PERSONNEL
Total Population: 172,800,048 [2008]
Population Available: 82,747,782 [2008]
Fit for Military Service: 63,822,970 [2008]
Reaching Military Age Annually: 3,998,981 [2008]
Active Military Personnel: 650,000 [2008]
Active Military Reserve: 528,000 [2008]
Active Paramilitary Units: 302,000 [2008]
ARMY
Total Land-Based Weapons: 3,919
Tanks: 2,461 [2004]
Armored Personnel Carriers: 1,146 [2004]
Towed Artillery: 3,952 [2001]
Self-Propelled Guns: 260 [2004]
Multiple Rocket Launch Systems: 52 [2004]
Mortars: 2,350 [2004]
Anti-Tank Guided Weapons: 12,329 [2004]
Anti-Aircraft Weapons: 1,900 [2004]
AIR FORCE
Total Aircraft: 710 [2004]
Helicopters: 198 [2003]
Serviceable Airports: 146 [2007]
NAVY
Total Navy Ships: 33
Merchant Marine Strength: 14 [2008]
Major Ports and Harbors: 2
Aircraft Carriers: 0 [2008]
Destroyers: 0 [2008]
Submarines: 11 [2004]
Frigates: 9 [2008]
Patrol & Coastal Craft: 8 [2008]
Mine Warfare Craft: 3 [2008]
Amphibious Craft: 0 [2008]
Sources:
- US Library of Congress; Central Intelligence Agency – Last Updated: 2/12/2009
- You can check the COMPLETE RANKING & STATS here at Globalfirepower.com
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Good to read that but we have to be on top………………. One thing i want to know that where are the Talibans in the standing, who defeating world most powerful Army and his Allies in Afghanistan since 2001. I think Talibans should have to be on top…… what you think guys on it?