Jul 26, 2010

Top 7 Military Powers of the World

Top 7 Military Powers of the World According to one source, there has been peace on our earth for only 300 years out of thousands. Conflicts on some scale have been going on, for almost, forever, whether it is on religious basis, ethnic issues or resources. Simply put, were there is man, there is bound to be war. Although wars have been avoided pretty effectively in the modern world, a country still cannot do without a military force. Today we take a look at the 7 most potent military powers in the world.

 

7. Germany

Annual Defense Budget $46,000,000,000
Military Personnel 250,000
Population reaching military age annually 863,773
Fighter Jets 1,100
Navy Ships 130
Purchasing power $2,807,000,000,000

 

 

6. France

Annual Defense Budget $62,000,000,000
Military Personnel

225,000

Population reaching military age annually 783,788
Fighter Jets 1,900
Navy Ships 135
Purchasing power $2,075,000,000,000

 

 

5. United Kingdom

Annual Defense Budget $53,000,000,000
Military Personnel

195,000

Population reaching military age annually 784,520
Fighter Jets 2,670
Navy Ships 140
Purchasing power

$2,130,000,000,000

 

 

4. India

Annual Defense Budget $33,000,000,000
Military Personnel

1,325,000

Population reaching military age annually 22,229,373
Fighter Jets 1,250
Navy Ships 145
Purchasing power

$2,966,000,000,000

 

 

3. Russia

Annual Defense Budget $43,000,000,000
Military Personnel

1,245,000

Population reaching military age annually

1,602,673

Fighter Jets 6,500
Navy Ships 525
Purchasing power

$2,097,000,000,000

 

 

2. China

Annual Defense Budget $59,000,000,000
Military Personnel

2,255,000

Population reaching military age annually

20,470,412

Fighter Jets 2,400
Navy Ships 760
Purchasing power

$7,099,000,000,000

 

 

1. USA

Annual Defense Budget $515,000,000,000
Military Personnel

1,385,000

Population reaching military age annually

4,266,128

Fighter Jets 22,700
Navy Ships 1,600
Purchasing power

$13,780,000,000,000

 

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