With more than 5 million military reservists, Vietnam is home to the world’s largest reserve force. For comparison, Vietnam’s force is larger than the combined reserves of South Korea, Taiwan, and Russia. This incredible…
Egypt has long stood as the regional hegemon of Africa with one of the strongest militaries on the continent, blending a mix of manpower, firepower, and technology. It’s no secret that Egypt controls the…
Cash rules militaries around the world and that is no different from the Middle East. After Israel and Iran’s exchange this summer, a country’s war chest seems to be one of the most valuable…
Italy may not be at the top of the list in terms of Europe’s naval rankings in total vessels, but what it lacks in numbers, it makes up for in force projection. With 196…
When it comes to helicopter power in the Middle East, Turkey leads the pack by a wide margin. Typically, the number of helicopters within any given military can be correlated with overall strength, as…
While some African nations like Egypt and Algeria might have a technological advantage compared to most of the continent there are some nations that beat them out in sheer manpower. With more than 4.2…
Dating back to the Islamic Revolution of 1979, Iran has continued to push for paramilitary strength. With roughly 220,000 paramilitary forces at its disposal, Iran is home to one of the largest internal security…
While there are still ongoing tensions on NATO’s Eastern flank, Romania stands tall as Europe’s leading power in towed artillery with over 700 units at the ready. These assets from the Cold War era…
Currently China commands the largest naval fleet on the planet, with an impressive 754 vessels in active service. This widely surpasses other regional fleets in Russia and India, practically double that of either one…
As Europe continues to fight rising inflation and geopolitical instability, the United Kingdom stands out from the rest of continent for one particular reason. The UK has its own fight with a massive $9.6…
Out of continental Europe, Italy ranks as one of the largest reservoirs of military-age citizens in Europe. As it stands now, Italy has roughly 22 million citizens that are fit-for-service in the Italian Armed…
In terms of artillery firepower, or really big guns, Egypt leads the African continent by a longshot in raw artillery numbers. The North African nation boasts an arsenal of over 2,000 total units at…
China ranks as the top dog in Asia for tank superiority, in sheer numbers at least. The PLA fields nearly 7,000 tanks that dwarf practically all of its neighbors. While Russia maintains the largest…
Japan and South Korea rank among Asia’s elite in helicopter strength, but they still fall short of a few of the regional powers. With 596 and 807 helicopters respectively, both of these nations have…
Middle Eastern military supremacy has been the subject of global discussion this summer as Israel and Iran traded blows over the course of two weeks. While there has been discussion at length regarding the…
Middle Eastern nations were mustering their forces earlier this summer as a fortnight of conflict kicked off between Israel and Iran. While most of this conflict was waged from a distance, there is no…
While Canada might lack the aircraft carriers needed for naval supremacy within NATO, this northern nation makes up for it in other ways. The Canadian Navy stands out for its impressive number of frigates,…
More and more countries are investing in drones and digital warfare capabilities, but there is still nothing more intimidating on the battlefield than having a big gun. This tracks with Russia’s military doctrine as…
On the world stage, Italy ranks as the 10th most powerful military, propped up by a fairly large $30.9 billion defense budget. The Italian Armed Forces boast a sizable arsenal of over 73,000 military…
The USS Newport News (SSN 750), an American nuclear submarine, made a July 9 port call in Reykjavik. The event marked Iceland’s first visit by an American nuclear-equipped submersible, and highlights Iceland’s importance in…
