Global Firepower Ranks World's Most Powerful Militaries 2025: US Leads, India 4th

• Global Firepower's 2025 Military Strength Ranking evaluates military power based on technology, economy, and resources, not just soldier count.
• The United States secures the top spot with a PowerIndex score of 0.0744, boasting advanced technology, vast air power, and the largest navy.
• Russia ranks second (0.0788) with the largest reserves of tanks, artillery, and nuclear weapons, followed closely by China in third (0.0788) with its modernized PLA.
• India is positioned fourth globally with a PowerIndex score of 0.1184, recognized for its large active army, robust domestic defense industry, and strategic location.
• Other top countries include South Korea (5th), United Kingdom (6th), France (7th), Japan (8th), Turkiye (9th), and Italy (10th).

Why It Matters: US leads 2025 military power rankings; India secures 4th position globally.