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Countries Ranked by Military Strength (2017)

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The finalized ranking relies on over 50 factors to determine a given nation's Power Index ("PwrIndx") score.
This allows smaller, though more technologically-advanced, nations to compete with larger, lesser-developed
ones. Modifiers in the form of bonuses and penalties are added to refine the list. Some things to observe in
regards to the finalized ranking:

Ranking does not simply rely on the total number of weapons available to any one country but rather focuses
on weapon diversity within the number totals to provide a better balance of firepower available (i.e. fielding 100
minesweepers does not equal the strategic and tactical value of fielding 10 aircraft carriers).
Nuclear stockpiles are NOT taken into account but recognized / suspected nuclear powers receive a bonus.
Geographical factors, logistical flexibility, natural resources and local industry influence the final ranking.
Available manpower is a key consideration; nations with large populations tend to rank higher.
Land-locked nations are NOT penalized for lack of a navy; naval powers ARE penalized for lack of diversity in
available assets.
NATO allies receive a slight bonus due to the theoretical sharing of resources.
Current political / military leadership is NOT taken into account.

As of 4/25/2017 there are a total of (127) countries included in the GFP database.

1 0.0891 - United States of America (North America; NATO)

2 0.0963 - Russia (Asia)

3 0.0977 - China (Asia)

4 0.1663 - India (Asia)

5 0.2001 - France (Europe; NATO; Eunion)

6 0.2198 - United Kingdom (Europe; NATO; Eunion)

7 0.2227 - Japan (Asia)

8 0.2614 - Turkey (Asia; Middle East; NATO)

9 0.2634 - Germany (Europe; NATO; Eunion)

10 0.2772 - Italy (Europe; NATO; Eunion)

11 0.2804 - South Korea (Asia)

12 0.3095 - Egypt (Africa; Middle East)

13 0.3367 - Pakistan (Asia)

14 0.3471 - Indonesia (Asia; Southeast)

15 0.3589 - Israel (Middle East)

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