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World's Ten Largest Militaries-photos by Clerverly: 6:31am On Mar 28, 2013 |
In an increasingly unstable and polarized world, the importance of a nation's security cannot be highlighted enough. Here's where the soldier steps in, chest jutting out and head held high, as he marches in step with his country's strategic and military needs. Lets go there People's Republic Of China With the largest active military in the world, (2,285,000 personnel) People's Republic of China is the biggest military power in Asia. A major nuclear power, China spends the most on its military after the United States of America. Its military budget for the year 2013 was $114.2 billion. 4 Likes
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Re: World's Ten Largest Militaries-photos by Clerverly: 6:34am On Mar 28, 2013 |
2. United States of America: The United States of America, with 1,458,219 military personnel, is the second largest active military in the world behind China. But in comparison to $114.2 billion military budget of the Asian superpower, the US' military spending amounts to a whopping USD 700 billion. The US army, which draws its manpower from a large pool of paid volunteers, is under civilian control. 12 Likes
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Re: World's Ten Largest Militaries-photos by outrage: 6:35am On Mar 28, 2013 |
And some people will come and open their mouth and say nigeria.. Smh Why didn't you open this thread 2 days earlier, I had this same argument with my room mates at camp. 2 Likes |
Re: World's Ten Largest Militaries-photos by olajide1895: 6:50am On Mar 28, 2013 |
Some are complaining about the ratio of Nigeria solders to our population.Take a look at USA & China,largest power house in the world. |
Re: World's Ten Largest Militaries-photos by IB5(f): 7:00am On Mar 28, 2013 |
India shouldn't be far from the top three with their huge population of 1,100,000,000 |
Re: World's Ten Largest Militaries-photos by Clerverly: 7:28am On Mar 28, 2013 |
3. India: Headed by the President of India, the Indian military boasts of about 1,325,000 active military personnel. It is the third largest military in the world considering active military strength. On an average, India annually spends about 2.7 % of its GDP on its military. In 2013, India announced its military spending to USD 37 billion; a five percent increase over its previous year's spending
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Re: World's Ten Largest Militaries-photos by Clerverly: 7:32am On Mar 28, 2013 |
4 North Korea: The North Korean military, also known as the Korean People's Army, is the largest military organisation in the world considering a combination of active, reserve and paramilitary forces which amounts to 9,495,000 but ranks fourth considering just the active military strength with approximately 1,106,000 personnel. The Supreme leader of North Korea is the Supreme Commander of the Korean army. Due to many worldwide economic sanctions,... 3 Likes
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Re: World's Ten Largest Militaries-photos by Clerverly: 7:34am On Mar 28, 2013 |
5 Russia: The Russian army, also known as the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, is headed by the President of Russia. With 1,040,000 active military personnel, Russian military ranks fifth in the world. With a budget of USD 53 billion announced for 2013, Russia annually spends about 4 % of its GDP on its military.
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Re: World's Ten Largest Militaries-photos by Chynx(m): 7:35am On Mar 28, 2013 |
Cool info. |
Re: World's Ten Largest Militaries-photos by Clerverly: 7:36am On Mar 28, 2013 |
6 South Korea: With 687,000 active military personnel, the South Korean army - also known as The Republic of Korea Armed Forces - is the sixth largest military power of the world. South Korea spends about USD 30 billion annually on its military.
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Re: World's Ten Largest Militaries-photos by Chynx(m): 7:38am On Mar 28, 2013 |
Keep it coming bruv! 1 Like |
Re: World's Ten Largest Militaries-photos by Clerverly: 7:39am On Mar 28, 2013 |
7 Pakistan: In terms of the active troops, Pakistan military ranks seventh in the world. Around 617, 000 personnel are a part of the Pakistan's active military. Pakistan annually spends about USD 5 billion on military expenditures 1 Like
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Re: World's Ten Largest Militaries-photos by Clerverly: 7:41am On Mar 28, 2013 |
8 Iran: With active military personnel over 500, 000, Iran is the eighth largest military power in the world. Iran's defence budget annually amounts to 2.7 % of its GDP while its expenditure is believed to be close to USD 10 billion for 2013. 2 Likes
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Re: World's Ten Largest Militaries-photos by vanstanzy(m): 7:41am On Mar 28, 2013 |
God please! O please! O please! Let Nigerian army make the list. 5 Likes |
Re: World's Ten Largest Militaries-photos by Clerverly: 7:42am On Mar 28, 2013 |
9 Turkey: Turkey spends around 2.4 % of its GDP annually on military expenditure. The number of Turkey's active military personnel is approximately equal to 510,600. It ranks ninth in the world in terms of active military personnel. 1 Like
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Re: World's Ten Largest Militaries-photos by Nobody: 7:43am On Mar 28, 2013 |
Of course China has to be the first because no country dares to interfere in their matter and their security is the best in the world. 1 Like |
Re: World's Ten Largest Militaries-photos by Clerverly: 7:47am On Mar 28, 2013 |
10 Malaysia: Malaysia ranks tenth in the world with the number of active military personnel approximately equaling to 509,000. It spends about 2 % annually of its GDP on military expenses. 1 Like
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Re: World's Ten Largest Militaries-photos by Clerverly: 7:49am On Mar 28, 2013 |
The Next Thread Will be on the Smallest militaries. Nigeria may make the list, who knows 5 Likes |
Re: World's Ten Largest Militaries-photos by Nobody: 8:32am On Mar 28, 2013 |
With nuclear warheads you can afford to have just 100 military personnel. Or if you have Amala bomb like OPC, what more can you ask for? 3 Likes |
Re: World's Ten Largest Militaries-photos by Nobody: 9:26am On Mar 28, 2013 |
This is an Awesome Thread, am Going to Follow This. 1 Like |
Re: World's Ten Largest Militaries-photos by Nobody: 9:27am On Mar 28, 2013 |
NIGERIAN MILITARY IS NUMBER 1 FROM THE BACK 13 Likes |
Re: World's Ten Largest Militaries-photos by harlos: 9:30am On Mar 28, 2013 |
obadiah777: NIGERIAN MILITARY IS NUMBER 1join the force to make it big 3 Likes |
Re: World's Ten Largest Militaries-photos by Kairoseki77: 9:31am On Mar 28, 2013 |
@kenyattaMoore: Did you read the paragraphs under the headlines? America is by far the strongest. Let me borrow these pics from my brother hotwax.
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Re: World's Ten Largest Militaries-photos by Nobody: 9:31am On Mar 28, 2013 |
harlos: join the force to make it bigI AM IN THE FORCE. THE FORCE OF YAHAWAH THAT IS. AND FOR THE UNENLIGHTENED, YAHAWAH MEANS GOD 1 Like |
Re: World's Ten Largest Militaries-photos by Scarpon(m): 9:32am On Mar 28, 2013 |
Thank god Nigeria is not on that list 2 Likes |
Re: World's Ten Largest Militaries-photos by collins125: 9:32am On Mar 28, 2013 |
All dose khaki people wey dey molest Nigerians come see Ur shame. Muscle no be power! |
Re: World's Ten Largest Militaries-photos by Mojibola(m): 9:32am On Mar 28, 2013 |
Tusky44: With nuclear warheads you can afford to have just 100 military personnel. Or if you have Amala bomb like OPC, what more can you ask for?lol @amala bomb...whr did yu get dt from? 2 Likes |
Re: World's Ten Largest Militaries-photos by saintneo(m): 9:35am On Mar 28, 2013 |
So where Nigeria come in |
Re: World's Ten Largest Militaries-photos by Nobody: 9:37am On Mar 28, 2013 |
Nigerian army is the biggest POLICE FORCE in the world... 5 Likes |
Re: World's Ten Largest Militaries-photos by Nobody: 9:40am On Mar 28, 2013 |
harlos: join the force to make it big Which force?..Nigeria army make headlines when they shoot and kill unarmed civilian,when they beat a police to coma.. |
Re: World's Ten Largest Militaries-photos by PENMIGHT(m): 9:40am On Mar 28, 2013 |
This information just pictures where the world's superpowers will emerge from in the very near future. -ASIA. |
Re: World's Ten Largest Militaries-photos by deols(f): 9:41am On Mar 28, 2013 |
Interesting info. I'd consider a short service in the Nigerian army |
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