Global Military Power Rankings 2025: List Of Top 10 Most Powerful Militaries. Where Does India Stand?
India's military strength is underpinned by its substantial active personnel, exceeding 1.45 million, with a total force of over 5 million when including reserves
The Global Firepower Military Strength Ranking has released its 2025 list of the world’s most powerful militaries. Analysing 145 nations across over 60 factors, the ranking provides a comprehensive look at global military strength.
The United States retains its dominance, securing the top spot with an unmatched PowerIndex score of 0.0744. Russia and China are close contenders, both holding a PowerIndex of 0.0788.
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Here’s the complete rundown of the top 10 global military powers in 2025:
1. United States of America (PowerIndex: 0.0744)
2. Russia (PowerIndex: 0.0788)
3. China (PowerIndex: 0.0788)
4. India (PowerIndex: 0.1184)
5. South Korea (PowerIndex: 0.1656)
6. United Kingdom (PowerIndex: 0.1785)
7. France (PowerIndex: 0.1878)
8. Japan (PowerIndex: 0.1839)
9. Turkiye (PowerIndex: 0.1902)
10. Italy (PowerIndex: 0.2164)
Where Does India Stand?
India maintains its position as the world’s fourth most powerful military, demonstrating its commitment to strengthening its defence capabilities. The nation boasts a well-equipped army, a formidable air force, and a rapidly modernising navy, solidifying its presence on the world stage.
India’s military strength is underpinned by its substantial active personnel, exceeding 1.45 million, with a total force of over 5 million when including reserves.
With a defence budget of $75 billion, India is the fourth-largest defence spender globally. This financial commitment is evident in its arsenal of around 2,300 aircraft, including advanced fighter jets like the Rafale and the indigenously developed Tejas.
India’s dedication to modernisation and self-reliance in defence production is further highlighted by its PowerIndex score of 0.1184. The nation continues to prioritise technological advancements and strategic initiatives to address regional security concerns.
The central government allocated a substantial Rs 6.81 lakh crore to the Ministry of Defence for the fiscal year 2025, representing 13.45% of total government spending.
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