China leads the world in active troops, tanks and naval assets, while the US dominates military aircraft and fleet tonnage. India ranks second in active personnel, fifth in tanks, and fourth in aircraft and naval assets, according to Global Firepower’s 2026 data.
China leads the world in active troops, tanks and naval assets, while the US dominates military aircraft and fleet tonnage. India ranks second in active personnel, fifth in tanks, and fourth in aircraft and naval assets, according to Global Firepower’s 2026 data.
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China leads the world in active troops, tanks and naval assets, while the US dominates military aircraft and fleet tonnage. India ranks second in active personnel, fifth in tanks, and fourth in aircraft and naval assets, according to Global Firepower’s 2026 data.
