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The 2025 Global Fire Power Index classifies the United States as the main military power, followed by Russia, China and India. Pakistan falls from the ninth to the twelfth place
The classifications are determined according to about 60 parameters, such as defense technology, financial resources, logistics, geography and strategic positioning. (Representative/news18 Hindi)
The Global Firepower Index 2025 has published its last classification of the most powerful military nations in the world, with the United States claiming first place. Classifications, determined based on about 60 parameters, such as defense technology, financial resources, logistics, geography and strategic positioning, show significant changes this year.
In particular, Pakistan has fallen from Top 10, falling from the ninth place last year to the twelfth.
1. United States: The United States remains the greatest military power in the world, with avant -garde technology and wide resources. Command a fleet or 13,043 military aircraft, 1,790 combat aircraft, 889 dedicated attack aircraft, 5,843 helicopters (including 1,002 attack helicopters) and 4,640 tanks. Their naval and cyber war capabilities have no parallel, and with the global military bases and the NATO alliances, the United States maintains indisputable domain.
2. Russia: Despite the substantial losses in the Ukraine conflict, Russia retains its second position, trusting its nuclear arsenal and its fleet of fixed tanks. It has 4,292 military planes, 833 combat aircraft, 689 dedicated attack aircraft and 5,750 tanks.
3. China: China occupies the third place with a substantial force or 2,035,000 soldiers and 3,309 military aircraft, including 1,221 combatants and 371 dedicated attack aircraft. It also has 6,800 tanks, 3,490 self -propelled artillery units and 2,750 mobile rocket projectors, reinforcing its strength. The growing influence of China in the South China Sea and the advances in the development of indigenous weapons have significantly improved their military power.
4. India: India occupies fourth place, recognized by its great army and strategic positioning. It has 1,455,550 soldiers, 2,229 military aircraft, including 513 combatants and 130 dedicated attack aircraft. The military force of India is supported by a fleet of 4.201 tanks and 293 naval ships, including 2 aircraft carriers, 18 submarines, 13 destroyers and 14 frigates. Indigenous missile systems such as AGNI and Brahmos improve the regional domain of India.
5th South Korea: South Korea occupies fifth place, driven by the threat of North Korea to reinforce its military capabilities. It has 600,000 soldiers, 1,592 military aircraft, 2,236 tanks and 227 naval ships, including 2 helicopter and 22 submarine carriers. Advanced defense technology and the support of the United States contribute to their strength.
6. United Kingdom: The United Kingdom occupies the sixth position with 184,860 soldiers and 631 military aircraft, including 113 combatants and 31 dedicated attack aircraft. Its arsenal includes 227 tanks and 109 naval ships, with 2 aircraft carriers and 9 submarines. The important role of the United Kingdom in global intelligence and NATO reinforces its military influence.
7. France: France has risen to the seventh place since Elevh last year. Campa at 200,000 soldiers, 976 military planes, including 226 combatants and 68 attack helicopters. The Naval Power of France includes 129 ships, 1 aircraft carrier, 3 helicopter carriers and 9 submarines. Its military presence in Africa and the Indo-Pacific region improves its strategic strength.
8. Japan: Japan has gone to eighth place from the seventh place. It has 247,000 soldiers, 1,443 military aircraft, 521 tanks and 159 naval ships, including 4 helicopter and 24 submarine carriers. The increase in Japan’s defense budget is an answer to the growing influence of China.
9. Türkiye: Türkiye is in ninth place with 355,200 soldiers and 1,083 military aircraft. It also has 2,238 tanks and 182 naval ships, including 1 helicopter bearer and 13 submarines. Indigenous drones and the strategic role of Türkiye in the Middle East strengthen their military capacity.
10. Italy: Italy completes the first ten with 165,500 soldiers and 729 military planes. Its military assets include 200 tanks and 196 naval ships, with 2 aircraft carriers and 8 submarines. Italy’s active participation in the European Union and NATO underlines its military importance.
The fall of Pakistan in the classification, attributed to economic challenges, obsolete technology and strategic weaknesses, has seen him fall into the twelfth place of the ninth last year.