5 Strongest Militaries in Europe

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In this article, we take a look at the 5 strongest militaries in Europe. For more such militaries, go to the 20 strongest militaries in Europe.

5. Germany

Global Firepower Index Ranking: 9

GDP Ranking: 1

Average Ranking: 5

Germany is the richest country in Europe, with a GDP size of $4.26 trillion. Germany is home to one of the most advanced militaries in the world in the qualitative sense, owing to its wealth and advanced defense industry. It lags behind a few others in numbers but it has begun rearming itself in the wake of the Ukraine war. 

The German navy operates 12 frigates, 5 corvettes and 6 submarines. Its air force inventory consists of 601 aircraft, 134 of which are fighter jets including F-35s. Its army operates 266 tanks and 121 self-propelled artillery guns. 

The military is also operating seven satellites and 670 drones in total. Germany ranks 11th on the National Cyber Power Index of 2022.

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