10 Most Powerful Militaries in the World in 2023

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9. Germany

GDP: $3,974 billion

Defense spending: $55.4 billion

Manpower: 184,000

Tanks: 266

Nuclear warheads: 0

Aircrafts including fighter jets: 617

Naval vessels: 80

Germany is a major military force in Europe, that is currently increasing its defense spending in wake of Russian’s aggression in Ukraine. The government has announced plans to expand armed forces’ manpower by another 20,000 recruits. The parliament has approved a fund to modernize the armed forces, and it is likely that a major chunk would go into buying the F-35 fifth generation fighter jets and the CH-47F Chinook helicopters. Germany’s current aircraft fleet stands at 617.

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