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, ...

In 2026, Egypt, Algeria, and Nigeria lead Africa's military rankings, reflecting advancements in manpower, equipment, and ...

The global military balance has shifted only slightly in the latest 2026 Global Firepower rankings, with familiar powers ...

Business Insider Africa presents 10 African countries with the strongest military power in 2024. Business Insider Africa presents 10 African countries with the strongest military power in 2024. Egypt ...

The Nigerian naval fleet has been ranked the strongest in Africa, according to a 2026 Global Firepower (GFP) report.

South Africa is ranked 40th globally in terms of military strength, dropping seven spots from 2024 and remaining unchanged ...

Nigeria, African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Sunday condemned an attempted military takeover in Benin Republic. They gave the condemnation as confusion and ...

Across the African continent, the early days of 2026 have already begun to witness a disconcerting continuation of rampant military engagements. ・The early days of 2026 have seen various military ...

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 ...