Posted by : Unknown Thursday 21 November 2013


The need for having a large army in the present times has been increased significantly. The reason for which can be linked to the whims of terrorism and deliberate attacks from the side of those countries which are looking to gain access to the resources of some gifted countries. Since the times of the WWII, the entire game has been about the gaining a direct route to the natural resources including oil, gas and other rare minerals. In fact, the attack on Pearl Harbor which Japan had carried out was all because of oil. No country can expectto live in peace without having a strong army. Yet, there are some countries which believe that they can progress without having an army, but trust me, that soon they would be able to understand the need. All of the world armies have come a long way in terms of the position at which they stand now. Yes, it is understandable that the nuclear weapons have notched down the need of having large armed forces, but still they are needed for dealing with the challenges and security threats. Whether it be the United States of America, India, Russia, North Korea, China or Iran, all of them are marked for having the largest armed forces in the world. A substantial amount from the budget is also allocated towards the maintenance and training of the army, the best example of which can be taken from the military budget of the United States which happens to be around $ 526.6 billion or more for the year 2014. The budget I have reported here is the base budget. Another important fact which you need to consider here is that a number of countries have gone bankrupt in terms of maintaining some large armies and armed forces. The former Soviet Union is a living example of that. Here is a list of top 10 largest armies in the world 2013.

10. Israel

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The military force of the state of Israel is known as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The government enforces conscription on men upon reaching the age of 18. Each year, the army can take around 121,722 men to serve in any of its military divisions. Currently, the IDF has active frontline personnel of around 187,000 members and active reserve manpower of around 565,000 members.Added together, the IDF’s troop strength totals approximately 752,000. All of them are equipped to defend the country with the use of 3,870 tanks, 1,775 armored vehicles, 706 self-propelled guns, 350 towed artillery pieces, and 48 rocket projectors.
Not all countries in the world need a large army for rock-solid protection. However, maintenance of peace and order would be difficult, if not impossible, without a well-organized, properly-directed, and fully manned armed force to handle the possible worst case scenarios. Israel army is also known as the one of the most advanced forces in the world in terms of technology, currently is the only country who possesses Air defense capability against rockets and small ranged projectiles effectively.

9. Turkey

Turkey army
Turkey definitely maintains one of the largest military troops in the crossroads of Asia and Europe. Its government requires its men from 20 years of age to enroll in military service. The conscription lasts for about 6 to 15 months, depending on the educational level of the trainees.
Its military headcount totals 1,041,900, comprising 612,900 members of the active frontline personnel and another 429,000 in the active reserve. Its army is also well-equipped, holding 4,460 tanks, 1,500 self-propelled guns, 7,133 armored combat vehicles, 406 rocket projectors, 1,512 total aircraft and 570 helicopters. Turkey will be receiving 5th Generation fighter F-35 Lightening II by 2014 and also working on a prototype of fifth generation fighter of his own.

8. Iran

Iran-Top 10 Largest Armies of The World in 2013
Iran has the most formidable and powerful military among all the other countries in the Middle East, Iran is also known for its great troop strength. It has approximately 545,000 active personnel, which is subdivided into 14 land divisions and 15 air force groups. Its army is equipped with 2,895 tanks, 1,500 armored vehicles, 310 self-propelled guns, 860 rocket projectors, 1,858 aircrafts, and 800 helicopters. Defense Industry of Iran is said to be developing new improved weapon systems to meet the every growing threats and is very independent and relay’s on local technology.

7. Pakistan

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The army of Pakistan is a rightful addition to the biggest army in the world list. It is said to have an active frontline military personnel of about 617,000 members and reserve personnel of about 515,500 members as of a 2011 census.
Its ground force uses wide range of equipment: 3,490 tanks, 5,745 armored vehicles, 1,065 self-propelled guns, and 3,197 towed artillery pieces. Its air force makes use of 1,531 aircrafts and 589 helicopters. No one can count out its naval force, which holds 11 frigates and 8 submarines. Pakistan may be a small country by geographical dimensions, but it is undoubtedly one of the world’s colossal armies by size and strength . pakistan army is alo the proud member of nuclear club , it is said that 150-200 warheads are currently with pakistan strategic forces.

6. South Korea

South Korea
South Korea is next on the list as its facing its hostile neighbor . However, unlike its highly militarized counterpart, South Korea only compels men from ages 18 to 35 to render a 21-month period of service in the army.
Its armed forces are collectively known as the Republic of Korea Army. It consists of 506,000 troops, using both domestically produced and imported military equipment. As of 2012, the militia utilizes 2,300 tanks, 2,600 armored vehicles, 30 missile systems, and 5,300 artillery pieces. Its ground force population reaches approximately 1,240,000.

5. North Korea

South Korea-Top 10 Largest Armies of The World in 2013
A nation known to produce a formidable army, North Korea possesses a dynamic frontline military workforce with 1,106,000 members, and an active reserve workforce with approximately 8,200,000 members as of 2011. It also is abundant in warfare resources, which includes 5,400 tanks, 2,580 armored fighting vehicles, 1,600 self-propelled guns, 3,500 towed artillery pieces, 1,600 rocket projectors, and other powerful weaponry. The government has made it compulsory for all of their capable male populace to render up to 10 years of full military service.
While North Korea’s totalitarian regime has built a massive army, most of their military technology is considered outdated. Still, their nuclear arsenal and close proximity to Seoul, the capital of South Korea, makes North Korea a major threat to world stability.

4. India

India Army Day
Located in the Southern part of Asia, India is the world’s largest arms importer as of 2012. With its approximately 1,325,000-soldier count and heavy military expenditure mainly incurred to establish an impregnable fortress against internal and external threats, India’s armed forces falls on one of the top spots of the largest army in the world category. Aside from the foregoing facts, the Indian army boasts of missiles that have one of the longest distance hitting capacities in the planet.

3. Russia

Russia
Russia’s military, also known as the Ground Forces of Russian Federation, is among the world’s most highly experienced armies. The country requires its citizens, from ages 18 to 27, to acquire military education or be involved in service. It has active frontline personnel of around 1,200,000 members and another 754,000 soldiers who act as reserve military manpower. Its ground forces possess 2,867 tanks, 10,720 armored vehicles, 2,646 self-propelled guns, and 2,155 towed artillery pieces.

2. United states

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This nation has come a long way since its army’s founding in 1775. The United States currently has 1,447,896 active duty personnel and 1,458,500 in its active reserve personnel. Its approximately 4,217,413 potential army entrants each year greatly contribute to its already enormous military population.
The United States not only has the 2nd largest army in the world, it also the most highly trained troops and most powerful arsenal by far. Its land forces alone utilize 8,325 tanks, 18,539 armored fighting vehicles, 1,934 self-propelled guns, 1,791 towed artillery pieces, and 1,330 rocket projectors. With its highly advanced weaponry and nuclear power, this nation can surely combat any form of threat to its national security.

1. China

Chinese-Army
The top spot in the world’s largest army listing is unsurprisingly claimed by the most populous country in the globe, the People’s Republic of China. The nation has been known not only for its vast territorial domains and enormous population number but for its huge military troops as well. Established in 1927, China’s People’s Liberation Army is composed of the PLA Ground Force, PLA Navy, Second Artillery Corps, Armed Police, and the PLA Air Force. It was recently said to employ approximately 2,285,000 active personnel.
Its manpower consists of citizens aged between 18 to 49 years old. While the Chinese government compels all men above the age of majority to serve in the armed forces, there are actually those who chose to render their services voluntarily. China’s well-trained army is also one of the strongest armies in the world, with extensive weaponry and military resources. It is said to have 8,500 tanks, 61 submarines, 54 surface ships, and 4,000 fighter jets. China is indeed all-out in spending for a well-equipped militia.

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