It represents the largest military expenditure in the world, valued at about US$777 billion. Photo: diffusion
According to the 2024 Global Firepower Index (GFI), the Russian Armed Forces took second place in the list of the strongest armies in the world, while the first place was assigned to the United States Armed Forces .
This ranking evaluates and compares the military capacity of nations worldwide, based on various factors such as arsenal, available technology, troop training, logistics, among others.
Which is the country with the most powerful army in the world in 2024?
The place Global Firepower published a classification of the strongest armies in the world, where the United States Army It ranked first with a combat power index of 0.0699, this indicates that the lower the index, the greater the combat power. On the other hand, in close competition, the Russian Armed Forces They were placed in second place with an index of 0.0702.
This classification reflects the meticulous evaluation of each country’s military capabilities, including aspects such as weapons, military technology, human resources and logistics.
United States Army. Photo: AFP
The strongest major armies in the world
According to the index Global Firepower 2024, posted by site Global Firepower, The five strongest armies in the world include China, with an index of 0.0706, occupying the third position, followed by India with an index of 0.1023 in fourth place, and South Korea, which is in fifth position with an index of 0.1416.
Ranking of the most powerful armies in the world. Photo: Statista
He United Kingdom It occupies sixth position with an index of 0.1443. Besides, Ukraine It has fallen three places compared to the previous year, now occupying eighteenth position. These data reflect the changing dynamics and variations in global military capabilities.
FF. AA. from Ukraine. Photo: VOA
US military bases around the world
According to data from the American University of Washington in 2021, the United States They maintained 800 military bases in more than 70 countries around the world. However, the magazine Conflict Management and Peace Science presents a different figure, estimating that there are 254 military bases and installations, with a deployment of 173 thousand North American troops globally.
This discrepancy is due to the fact that the Pentagon does not disclose information about all of its international military facilities. The network of bases, characterized by its great extension and lack of transparency, makes it difficult to obtain a complete and accurate count, according to the aforementioned media.
Are US military bases They function as nerve centers for logistics operations, command and control, and serve as support for various military operations in different regions of the world. Each location has been strategically selected to optimize the rapid response capacity of US forces to possible contingencies.
