World's top 10 militaries

[Luca1]

There are laws in Republic of India which do take care of these issues. I never had problems with Brahmins or any other Hindus.

Vinod Khanna and his wife Kavitha perform a puja to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversay in Bengaluru.

Indians need to accept that caste system is the essence of India. When caste system is removed, so will the essence of India.

Man,you don't know a shit about Hinduism and yet you are talking about it as if you are a Hindu yourself.First of all,there is nothing called Brahminical superiority in the present day India.2ndly,both Hindi and English have been given the status of the official language by the Indian Constitution,so English is not the sole official language of India.3rdly,the Constitution of India guarantees religious freedom and equality to all the citizens of this country irrespective of his/her caste,creed and religion.In our country people are selected to higher offices solely on the basis of their merit and it doesn't matter if the said person belongs to a religious minority community.4thly,casteism has already started to wane away from the Indian society at large and we'll completely eradicate the effects of casteism in the next couple of decades from our society but that doesn't change the fact that the majority of us are still followers of Sanatan Dharma and we'll continue to do so in the future too!!

Freedom and equality counters the essence of Hibduism, which is base on caste superiority, with Brahman on the top and Dalit in the bottom while everyone else fit in between. Destroy this caste system will destroy the essence of India. Also, English is what tie India together, no matter what is the official language.

 

[Keel]

6. France

Reuters Photographer/REUTERSFrench soldiers of the 16th Hunter's Battalion secure the tarmac at Abeche airport in eastern Chad August 4, 2004 as the French military airlifts humanitarian aid. French troops are patrolling the area between the Sudanese border and refugee camps in eastern Chad and assisting aid organisations in distributing relief to people fleeing Sudan's strife-torn Darfur region.

France doesn’t post up the most impressive numbers of ships, planes, and tanks, but what equipment it has is modern and very capable.

Mirage and Rafale jets, Tiger helicopters, LeClerc main battle tanks, and the only nuclear-powered carrier outside the US fleet all provide the main muscle behind the French military.

France also manufacturers much of its own military supplies, meaning it has the ability to keep arming itself during a protracted war.

7. South Korea

Ahn Young-joon/AP

Though South Korea has the sixth-largest military by population, the sixth-largest fleet of aircraft in the world, and the eighth-largest navy, it has a relatively small budget and armored corps.

Its largest threat is North Korea which, despite having the largest navy by number of ships, is actually weaker than the numbers suggests due to antiquated equipment and undertrained personnel.

8. Germany

Wikimedia CommonsWest German soldiers aboard a camouflaged Leopard I battle tank during Exercise Reforger, on Sept. 28, 1983.

Germany got a decent rank on Global Firepower and a great one at National Interest due to a strong economy, military spending, and good training.

However, news coming out of Germany suggests its position may be weaker than it appears on paper. It consumes much more oil than it produces, and its imports come from Russia, its most likely adversary. Germany’s ability to weather an oil shortage is also decreasing as it moves away from coal and nuclear power.

Also, it’s facing a major problem with its standard rifle.

9. Japan

Yuya Shino/REUTERS

Japan would be ranked higher if its people had a greater appetite for war.

The sixth-largest military spender, it has the fifth-largest air fleet and the fourth-largest navy. Still, a lackluster ground game drags it down and its constitution limits the military’s ability to project force worldwide.

10. Turkey

Umit Bektas/REUTERSTurkish army tanks take up position on the Turkish-Syrian border near the southeastern town of Suruc in Sanliurfa province October 6, 2014

An expanded military industry bodes well for Turkey’s military.

It has a large military-age population and tank force. It's upgrading its navy. And the Turkish preparations for war are becoming more urgent as ISIS stands at its doorstep.

How can India be on the list when there is a report about this?

Indian military only has enough ammunition to last 20 days during war

Chinese art of wood carving

 

[Luca1]

How can India be on the list when there is a report about this?

Indian military only has enough ammunition to last 20 days during war

Chinese art of wood carving

India made the list because they look good on parade. Also, they brag too much. Some people buy into it.

 

[Economic superpower]

Can you open your eyes properly Chinese,coZ if you can read how 60000 ~ soldiers killed by poorly armed Vietnamese conscripts in just 20 Days.

What we would do to you you don't wana know.

Vietnamese military could destroy the Indian military. I'm not even exaggerating.

Viets are tough East Asians, any East Asian can cripple any South Asian military.

 

[Mike_Brando]

India is formed the exact same way as Yugoslavia and Soviet Union. Fake unions.

Lol,the same can be said about China too but then again every one on God's green earth knows that

Indians need to accept that caste system is the essence of India. When caste system is removed, so will the essence of India.



Freedom and equality counters the essence of Hibduism, which is base on caste superiority, with Brahman on the top and Dalit in the bottom while everyone else fit in between. Destroy this caste system will destroy the essence of India. Also, English is what tie India together, no matter what is the official language.

Again a big LOL,like i have said previously you don't have the slightest idea about Hinduism and this post only proves my observation.There is no such caste named "Dalit" within the folds of Hinduism.It's a broad term to define all those castes which have been identified as "Scheduled Caste" and "Scheduled Tribe" in the Constitution of India.The word "Dalit" (which is Hindi)itself means oppressed in English and it is used to identify all those backward classes which were once oppressed by the higher castes,but all that is history in the present day India.The Constitution of India has granted many special provisions for the backward classes including special reservation in all spheres of education and in the Govt. jobs.In fact they have been allocated around 49% of all seats in Higher education and in all Governmental jobs as a sort of compensation for all the atrocities that were committed on them for centuries.You see,we the people of India have already realized our past mistakes and are working hard to amend those in the present and hence the idea and the notion of casteism is fading slowly but surely from the Indian society.The Constitution of India has stated that all Indians irrespective of their castes,creeds and religions are equal before the eyes of law and hence any sort of discrimination against a person is a criminal offense in India.Btw,all these "Dalits" or backward caste citizens of India are proud Hindus and loyal citizens of this country.They have learnt to move on without holding any grudge against the "Higher caste" citizens for all the past mistakes and atrocities!!

 

[Hindustani78]

Indians need to accept that caste system is the essence of India. When caste system is removed, so will the essence of India.

Brahmins are respected in India but majority of Indians are not Brahmins. Essence of India is in its soveriginity and territorial intergity and its being well defended by Indian armed forces.

Freedom and equality counters the essence of Hibduism, which is base on caste superiority, with Brahman on the top and Dalit in the bottom while everyone else fit in between. Destroy this caste system will destroy the essence of India. Also, English is what tie India together, no matter what is the official language.

English is a language which has been adopted by Indians which is no different from Chinese.

 

[45'22']

How can India be on the list when there is a report about this?

Indian military only has enough ammunition to last 20 days during war

Chinese art of wood carving

India has 1.3 million active troops
The countries below India have around 2 Lakh active troops...

20 days of war wastage reserve for India is equivalent to 180 days of war wastage reserve for a country like France and Britain....

India right fully holds the number 4 position...
soon we will be number 3


@Luca1 you are high on drugs....India will fail if caste system fails....let me tell you that no one believes in caste system now a days......the number of people who are causing problem in the name of caste does not even constitute 0.01 percent of the population of India........Get your facts right....You should stick with the Chinese info only...

 

[LordTyrannus]

Our Russian soviet stock are full with ammo. we showed those storage houses to our dear customers indian army officers.

in case of war russia will sell millions of shells to our good customer India.

India will never run out of ammo, as long as russian weapon factories are at work.

 

[Ajai Ghale]

Our Russian soviet stock are full with ammo. we showed those storage houses to our dear customers indian army officers.

in case of war russia will sell millions of shells to our good customer India.

India will never run out of ammo, as long as russian weapon factories are at work.

You should not take Chinese haters seriously,i have no doubt they wouldn't last more than 20 days before any organised army just like 60000 PLA died against Vietnamese conscripts in 1979.

 

[LordTyrannus]

You should not take Chinese haters seriously,i have no doubt they wouldn't last more than 20 days before any organised army just like 60000 PLA died against Vietnamese conscripts in 1979.

Russia will soon have casus belli in ukraine and than it will annex eastern ukraine completely. Invading it with regular troops.

Stupid westerners already wasted all their political options in their stupid sanctions. there is nothing left they can do. they will simply watch the show speechless. with their ugly westerner bigot faces.

Russia will show the world true Power projection policy.

China will always be a junior partner of Russia. that will never change. we don´t care the rubbish toys they produce in their inferior industry. they lack basic knowledge of sustainebility.

 

[Luca1]

Vietnamese military could destroy the Indian military. I'm not even exaggerating.

Viets are tough East Asians, any East Asian can cripple any South Asian military.

I won't say all East Asian nation can beat any south Asian country. The Napolis are ferocious fighters. But it would be true that a East Asian country can beat Indian in a neutral field. India is a sad country as it would be stronger if the states that was conquered by England can become independent. It's individual parts is greater than the sum of the whole, which is a continuation of British subjugation.

 

[Ceonwulf]

well this list is very different depending on where you are, for instance to south america, china would definitely not be #3 since china still has limited power projection outside of its immediate neighborhood, while countries like britain or france would actually be able to put more forces there in a short time. but suppose we have a magical battlefield where distance is not a concern, i dont see how japan ranks below south korea or germany, sure its constitution limits offensive actions but that does not mean they are materially incapable of offensive actions its armed forces are at least as capable as SK and they have a bigger navy. also, where is saudi arabia? it is at least(on paper) as capable as turkey, in fact on paper it should be superior since its spending is larger and it operates some of the best western exports and in good numbers.

Very wise comment, that makes a lot od sense.

India has 1.3 million active troops
The countries below India have around 2 Lakh active troops...

20 days of war wastage reserve for India is equivalent to 180 days of war wastage reserve for a country like France and Britain....

India right fully holds the number 4 position...
soon we will be number 3


@Luca1 you are high on drugs....India will fail if caste system fails....let me tell you that no one believes in caste system now a days......the number of people who are causing problem in the name of caste does not even constitute 0.01 percent of the population of India........Get your facts right....You should stick with the Chinese info only...

Russia will soon have casus belli in ukraine and than it will annex eastern ukraine completely. Invading it with regular troops.

Stupid westerners already wasted all their political options in their stupid sanctions. there is nothing left they can do. they will simply watch the show speechless. with their ugly westerner bigot faces.

Russia will show the world true Power projection policy.

China will always be a junior partner of Russia. that will never change. we don´t care the rubbish toys they produce in their inferior industry. they lack basic knowledge of sustainebility.

 

[45'22']

Very wise comment, that makes a lot od sense.

I was about to give you a reply when I noticed you have been banned
damn the mods

 

[truthseeker2010]

42 minutes ago

1. United States of America

US NavyU.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships steam in formation during their military manoeuvre exercise known as Keen Sword 15 in the sea south of Japan, in this November 19, 2014.

No real surprise here. The US spends $577 billion on defense per year, nearly four times more than China’s $145 billion budget. The US is behind both India and China on all measures of manpower but makes up for it with vastly superior airpower and a carrier fleet larger than any other country’s entire navy.

2. Russia

Alexander Zemlianichenko/APRussian military vehicles including the new Russian T-14 Armata tank, center, make their way to Red Square during a rehearsal for the Victory Day military parade which will take place at Moscow's Red Square on May 9 to celebrate 70 years after the victory in WWII, in Moscow, Russia, Monday, May 4, 2015.

America’s Cold War rival still packs a major punch.

Its high ranking is fueled by superior armor numbers. Russia also fields a large navy and is one of the world’s largest oil producers. Russia ranks fourth for number of military personnel, but its numbers are padded by short-term conscripts.

Though it isn’t calculated by GFP, Russia’s special operations forces and propaganda arms have been proving themselves in Ukraine where Russia is a major destabilizing force.

3. China

Jerry Lampe/ReutersChina's national flag is raised during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium, August 8, 2008. The stadium is also known as the Bird's Nest.

China has the second-largest military budget, third-largest fleet of aircraft, second-largest tank force, and the world’s largest number of military personnel.

China’s special forces also took 3 of the top 4 spots at the 2014Warrior Games in Jordan. Though China technically has a draft, it is rarely used.

4. India

APIndian Army soldiers followed by Bhishma tank, the locally assembled version of the T-90 S tank, and vehicle mounted Brahmos missiles participate in the Republic Day parade rehearsal in the backdrop of the Presidential Palace in New Delhi, India, Jan. 23, 2009.

India’s ranking is largely due to its large labor force and large number of service members. It also has a sizable fleet of aircraft and tanks as wells as a respectable navy.

It suffers though due to a large amount of oil consumption relative to its small amount of oil production.

Interestingly, India’s Border Force is the only modern military force that maintains a camel-mounted regiment.

5. United Kingdom

Sgt Rupert Frere RLC

Despite a small tank force, low number of aircraft, and a low number of military personnel, the United Kingdom maintains a spot in the top five with the world’s fifth -largest navy and fifth-highest military budget.

The British military is also aided by geography as it’s hard for an invading force to attack an island.

the tonnage of russia is less than chinese now, if you look by number and size of warships active today in both navies, so i think the numbers are outdated.

 

[northeast]

India is a country full of jokes.Their military is a piece of sh!t full of incompetent officers and technicians.They can't even beat Pakistan even they have much more resources.Only western gabbage rankings ranks India on top ten strongest militaries.well，most of the rankings are actually true gabbage after all.