Military Power 2025
'War does not determine who is right - only who is left.' - Bertrand Russell
Since 2025 Military Power has provided an unbiased, true alternative to Global Firepower with accurate analytical display of data concerning 60 modern military powers. Our ranking system provides the most honest assessment of each nation's potential war-making capability across land, sea, and air fought by conventional means.
Unlike other military ranking sites, we present unfiltered, objective data without political bias or influence. Our Power Index system uses 0 as the perfect military score and 1 as the weakest, providing clear and transparent rankings.
2025 Rankings
The current annual ranking of global defense powers - from first to last.
Nations Index
The complete catalogue of national powers detailed from A-to-Z.
Compare Powers
Compare any two of the military powers featured in the database side-by-side.
Coalitions Builder
Build two coalitions of nations to preview the numbers behind the conflicts to come.
Military Ranks 2025
Detailed breakdown of military rank structures and hierarchies worldwide.
FLASHPOINTS (July, 2025)
Thailand vs Cambodia
Border tensions now flaring at all-time highs - a dive into the numbers.
Israel vs Iran
A breakdown of the two top Middle East powers and long-time rivals.
India vs Pakistan
Tensions between these two nuclear powers have flared up more than once.
Ukraine vs Russia
This active, ongoing global conflict continues to strain all powers involved.
TOP POWERS
China
The rise of China in the East as a defense power can no longer be ignored.
United States
The United States maintains its position as a top-ranking global military power.
Russia
Despite its ongoing war with Ukraine, Russia remains at the top of the rankings.
United Kingdom
The UK maintains its position as a major global military power with advanced capabilities.
Top visiting countries in 2025
A look into the interest generated across the Military Power network in 2025 by originating country.
2025 Military Power Rankings
Complete ranking of global military powers based on conventional war-making capability
Compare Military Powers
Select two countries to compare their military capabilities side-by-side
Nations Index
Complete catalogue of all nations included in the Military Power database
Coalitions Builder
Build two coalitions of nations to preview potential conflict scenarios
Coalition A
Drag countries here to build Coalition A
Coalition B
Drag countries here to build Coalition B
2025 Military Ranks
Comprehensive overview of military rank structures and hierarchies worldwide