Countries with the Largest Armies, Tank Fleets, Navies and Air Forces

According to 2026 Global Firepower data, China has the largest active military, with 2,035,000 personnel, ahead of India and the United States. Russia leads the tank rankings with 5,870, followed by China with 5,630 and North Korea with 4,895; the United States has 4,666. The comparison shows that countries rank differently across military categories, and notes that personnel figures exclude reservists and paramilitary organisations. The article also sets out to compare military aircraft and naval assets.