The Pakistan army stands at 12th in the Global Military Rankings 2025.
Global Firepower (GFP) rankings for 2025 have been released, as they classify top militaries based on multiple factors like active personnel, economic stability, geographic positioning, the quantity of equipment, and overall technological advancements.
The US Army continues to dominate as the most powerful military in the world, maintaining its position with a Power Index rating of 0.0744.
America boasts over 2.1 million active military personnel, 13,043 aircraft, and 4,640 tanks, maintaining a vast air force and a worldwide network of military bases.
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Russia and China are ranked second and third, respectively, both with a Power Index rating of 0.0788.
Russia’s significant tank force and nuclear capabilities place it among the world’s strongest military powers.
China, with a large military force and focus on military technological advancements, continues to solidify its position as a global power.
Top Global Military Powers 2025
| Rank | Country | Power Index | Personnel | Aircraft | Tanks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 0.0744 | 2,127,500 | 13,043 | 4,640 |
| 2 | Russia | 0.0788 | 3,570,000 | 4,292 | 5,750 |
| 3 | China | 0.0788 | 3,170,000 | 3,309 | 6,800 |
| 4 | India | 0.1184 | 5,137,550 | 2,229 | 4,201 |
| 5 | South Korea | 0.1656 | 3,820,000 | 2,236 | – |
| 6 | United Kingdom | 0.1785 | 1,108,860 | 631 | 227 |
| 7 | France | 0.1878 | 376,000 | 976 | 215 |
| 8 | Japan | 0.1839 | 328,150 | 1,443 | 521 |
| 9 | Turkey | 0.1902 | 883,900 | 1,083 | 2,238 |
| 10 | Italy | 0.2164 | 280,000 | 729 | 200 |
| 12 | Pakistan | 0.2513 | – | – | – |
India, with a Power Index rating of 0.1184, ranks fourth, showing a strong military presence with over 5.1 million personnel, 2,229 aircraft, and 4,201 tanks.
Despite a drop in global rankings, the Pakistani military remains a formidable force in the region.
The latest ranking shows the South Asian nation at 12th place amid increasing competition from emerging global powers and the modernisation of military forces worldwide.
