World’s most powerful militaries in 2024

By Priyanka Deshpande

CNBC-TV18.com

Published Jan 18, 2024

Global Firepower (GFP) ranks India among four most powerful militaries in the world, above UK and Japan.

A total of 145 countries were considered for the 2024 GFP review. 

According to GFP's power index, a score of 0.0000, which is realistically unattainable, is considered perfect. Find out which country tops the list.

italy

Power Index Score: 0.1863

#10

Image: Reuters

PAKISTAN

#9

Power Index Score: 0.1711

Image: Reuters

TURKIYE

#8

Power Index Score: 0.1697

Image: Reuters

JAPAN

#7

Power Index Score: 0.1601

Image: Reuters

UNITED KINGDOM

#6

Power Index Score: 0.1443

Image: Reuters

SOUTH KOREA

#5

Power Index Score: 0.1416

Image: Reuters

INDIA

#4

Power Index Score: 0.1023

CHINA

#3

Power Index Score: 0.0706

Image: Reuters

RUSSIA

#2

Power Index Score: 0.0702

Image: Reuters

UNITED STATES

#1

Power Index Score: 0.0699

Image: Reuters

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Militaries in the world with highest manpower, US is not No 1