They were discussed on The Infographics Show YouTube channelThe Infographics Show YouTube channel experts listed the states with the most powerful armed forces at the beginning of 2022.Discuss
The Infographics Show YouTube channel named the most powerful armies in the world at the beginning of 2022. Among them, for example, the armed forces of the United States and Russia. At the moment, according to the host, we are again on the verge of a possible big war. So which armies will be the most powerful in the event of a conflict?
- USA. The active US Army consists of 1.4 million active military and 846 thousand people in the reserve. Also, unlike most countries in the United States, the active armed forces are equipped with modern equipment. The country also has the largest fleet of fighters, including 1956 aircraft. She also has 761 attack aircraft, as well as the only stealth bombers in the world. In terms of the number of tanks, the States are only third in the world, but each of the models is modern and extremely combat-ready. Of the minuses of tanks – a very large weight (100 tons). The country's navy is the fourth in the world, but it is one of the most combat-ready: it consists of 490 ships, 11 aircraft carriers, 10 attack aircraft carriers, 92 destroyers, 68 submarines. At the same time, the power has two serious drawbacks that affect its army: the lack of competitive hypersonic missiles, terrorists, rebels, and large investments in new technologies that hardly pay off.
- Russia. The number of active servicemen in the country is 1 million people, reservists – 2 million. At the same time, most of the Russian army consists of conscripts. In terms of air force, the country surpasses China and has 4144 military aircraft, 789 fighters. Despite the fact that in general Russia has fewer fighters, in terms of combat effectiveness they turn out to be better than Chinese ones. There are also 742 attack aircraft and 538 attack helicopters in service with the country. Although there are 13,000 tanks in the Russian arsenal, only 2,000 of them are ready for military action. The navy is the second largest in the world: the total number of ships is 603 units.
- China. In 2022, in terms of numbers, the Chinese armed forces are the largest in the world. The country has 2.2 million active military personnel, 510 thousand people in the reserve. We should not forget about the navy of the state, which has 777 ships, and China has more submarines (79 units) and frigates (46 units) than other countries. In addition, the country has 50 destroyers in service. The PRC also boasts an air force, consisting of 3260 aircraft, 1200 fighters, 371 attack aircraft, 327 strike aircraft. Although it should be noted that the problem of modernization of equipment is also connected with military aviation. The United States is ahead of China in the improvement of hypersonic missiles.
- India. The country has 1.4 million active military personnel and 1.2 million reservists. In Asia, this is one of the most combat-ready armies. The state is armed with one aircraft carrier, as well as a fleet of 10 destroyers, 13 frigates, 17 submarines. In addition, the country is located at the crossroads of the most important trade route, which makes its navy extremely important for defense. India mainly relies on the import of weapons, since its own is rather outdated.
- Japan. Despite the fact that the country's constitution prohibits the use of the army for anything other than defense, the situation for Japan is now quite tense. So, the country considers the Chinese side as a threat. In the future, the state will have approximately 200 units of US F-35 military aircraft. Also now, the Japanese authorities are trying to double investment in the armed forces to two percent of GDP.
- South Korea. The country is armed with the most modern and extremely powerful equipment. The defense capability of South Korea is also constantly growing. The country has 600 thousand people in the active army, 3.1 million in the reserve. Also, all men between the ages of 18 and 28 are required to complete military service, which lasts from 21 to 24 months. Among the new technologies, South Korea has unmanned combat drones; in the coming years, the state plans to launch its first light aircraft carrier and is building an arsenal of ballistic missiles designed to destroy North Korean artillery.
- France. This country, according to the presenter, can be considered the second in Europe in terms of the power of the armed forces – after Russia. However, it is the Russian Federation that invests in the French army. In addition, the country has a well-trained navy: it is the most combat-ready among European states. Thus, France is armed with one aircraft carrier, 11 destroyers, 10 submarines, 11 frigates, and three helicopter carriers. Also in the future, new battle tanks and fighters will appear in the country.
- UK. Despite declining arms spending, the country's nuclear arsenal is still competitive. In addition, the authorities are investing in ballistic submarines.
- Brazil. Now the armed forces of Brazil have 334.5 thousand active military personnel, as well as 1.3 million people in the reserve. In addition, the country also has 400,000 people who are part of paramilitary groups, mostly policemen. Recently, the country has focused on modernizing its own army. Brazil buys military weapons in Europe and the United States, and also has a powerful fleet.
- Pakistan. This country managed to overtake Turkey. In 2021, the state defense budget increased by 12 percent. Now Pakistan has 654,000 active military personnel, 550,000 reservists, 500,000 additional personnel in the form of special police units. The state is currently modernizing nuclear weapons, training its own troops, and purchasing new tanks from China.
Source: The Infographics Show