5. Japan

One of the countries with the strongest military in the world, the objectivity of the Japanese armed forces has mainly been on defense. In terms of submarines, Credit Suisse made an estimate that it has the fourth largest fleet. Four aircraft carriers are also in Japan’s fleet, however, they are mainly armed with helicopters.

4. India

A country located in the Southern part of Asia, India is one of the countries in the world with the strongest military.

India, which has been engaged in a prolonged territorial crisis with Pakistan over the Kashmir region, has a large estimated number of people fully serving in its armed forces.

3. China

The East Asian nation is one of the countries in the world with the strongest military.

The most populous country in the world, the military of China has since gained both capabilities and strength. When it comes to military with total manpower, China has the largest in the world. The country is also prided for its possession of second largest tank and submarine fleets in the world, as well as modernization of powerful military weapons.

2. Russia

A transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia, Russia has the highest tanks than other countries in the world. The nation's air force comprises of eight hundred and seventy three fighter planes and five hundred and thirty one assault helicopters in the skies above. With sixty two submarines and forty eight mine warfare ships, they have a strong arsenal in the sea. The country also have large budget for its military.

1. USA

A country primarily located in North America, the United States of America has the strongest military in the world. The United States Armed Forces has formidable capabilities in both defense and power projection due to its large budget, culminating in advanced and powerful technologies which enables a widespread deployment of the force around the world. The United States has a fleet of ten aircraft carriers, which is its most prominent conventional military advantage. Also, the country has large and well-trained human force and sophisticated technology.