Explore the 2026 Global Firepower Index, a ranking of the most powerful militaries in 2026 by manpower, technology, and strategic reach.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Global Firepower ranked the world's most powerful militaries for 2025. Military strength was measured by assets, defense budget, ...

Scripps News' Jason Bellini traveled to the frontlines of the war in Ukraine, where he spent time with a young Ukrainian computer tech who is now the commander of a unit firing the most powerful ...

Military strength was measured by assets, defense budget, geography, and natural resources. The United States, Russia, and China lead the list, reflecting global military power trends. Some of the ...