10 Most Powerful Militaries in the World in 2024

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In this article, we look at the 10 most powerful militaries in the world in 2024. You can read about defense spending patterns and their impact on the armaments manufacturing industry by heading over to the 24 Most Powerful Militaries in the World in 2024.

10. Turkiye

GDP (2023): $1.15 trillion

Defense Spending (2022): $10.64 billion

Nuclear Weapons: None

Manpower: 355,200

Tanks: 2,231

Aircraft including Fighter Jets: 618

Aircraft Carriers: 1

Submarines: 12

Military Satellites in Orbit: 2

Overseas Bases: 3

Cybersecurity Ranking: 23

Technological Advancement Ranking: 39

Overall Score: 0.466

Turkiye has one of the most powerful militaries in the world. Its large fleet of fighter jets includes 157 F-16 among several other military aircraft. The country also has two satellites in orbit used for military purposes. In addition, Turkey maintains geographical presence in three countries through its military bases in Northern Cyprus, Qatar, and Somalia.

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