China

The third-strongest military force, this unpredictable growing power in the East has not recently been involved in significant armed confrontations. Over the past three decades, the Chinese military has dramatically expanded in both strength and capacity. Its military is the greatest in the world in terms of total manpower. In addition, it possesses the second-largest submarine fleet after the US and the second-largest tank fleet after Russia.

Chinese military modernization efforts have advanced quickly as well; the country is now working on several potentially revolutionary military technology, such as ballistic missiles and fifth-generation aircraft.

With a current budget of $216 billion and 2,333 million attractive-dutydiers, it is only natural for a nation with a population of over 1.4 billion to have a robust military presence. China possesses 2,860 military aircraft, 290 nuclear weapons, two aircraft carriers, 133 navy ships, 67 nuclear submarines, 9,150 tanks, and more.

Budget: $216 billion

Active frontline personnel: 2,333

Tanks: 9,150

Total aircraft: 2,860

Submarines: 67