10 Most Powerful Countries in the World by Military

In this article, we look at the 10 most powerful countries in the world by military strength. You can see how we ranked these countries and also read about the impact rising defense expenditure has had on the armaments manufacturing industry by heading over to our article, 25 Most Powerful Countries In The World By Military.

10. Italy

GDP (2022): $2 trillion

Defense Spending (2022): $33.5 billion

Manpower: 170,000

Tanks: 197

Nuclear Weapons: 0

Military Aircraft, including Fighter Jets: 862

Naval Assets: 313

Military Satellites: 8

Overseas Military Bases (countries): 0

Active Airports: 129

Score: 4.13

Italy was the 12th highest spender on military in 2022, according to statistics released by SIPRI. The Italian Armed Forces are highly acclaimed for their capabilities, as well as their contributions to international peacekeeping efforts. Italy’s strong aircraft fleet includes about 14 F-35 fighter jets, and over 400 combat helicopters. The Italian Navy is equipped with two aircraft carriers, the Giuseppe Garibaldi and Cavour.