Which countries have the world’s largest militaries? China leads in troops, US in air power — where does India stand?
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The data highlights the scale of military capabilities among major global powers, with China leading in ground forces and the US in air power. India's position as the second-largest active military provides context for its strategic standing in the region.
China leads the world in active troops, tanks and naval assets, while the US dominates military aircraft and fleet tonnage. India ranks second in active personnel, fifth in tanks, and fourth in aircraft and naval assets, according to Global Firepower’s 2026 data.
Global Firepower is an organization that publishes annual rankings of national military strength based on various quantitative metrics such as troop numbers, equipment counts, and logistical capacity. These rankings are often used to compare the relative military power of different countries.