What is the current military strength of the Top 10 nations?

[Red_Army]

1. CHINA
Active Troops: 2,470,000
Tanks: 7,060
Armored Vehicles: 20,360
Airplanes: 5,600
Helicopters: 497
Warships: 398
Ballistic Missiles: 500+
Other Missiles: unknown
Nuclear Weapons: unknown
* source from cnn.com

2. USA
Active Troops: 1,370,000
Tanks: unknown
Armored vehicles: 34,725
Airplanes: 2,626
Helicopters: unknown
Warships: 333
Ballistic Missiles: 982
Other Missiles: unknown
Nuclear Weapons: 14,766
*source from cnn.com

3. INDIA
Active Troops: 1,300,000
Tanks: 3,500
Armored Vehicles: 1,750
Airplanes: 1,500
Helicopters: 500
Warships: 41
Ballistic Missiles: unknown
Other Missiles: unknown
Nuclear Weapons: 65
*source from cnn.com

4. PAKISTAN
Active Troops: 600,000
Tanks: 2,300
Armored Vehicles: 1,000
Airplanes: 625
Helicopters: 200
Warships: 18
Ballistic Missiles: unknown
Other Missiles: unknown
Nuclear Weapons: 40
*source from cnn.com

5. NORTH KOREA
Active Troops: 1,140,000
Tanks: 3,800
Armored Vehicles: 2,270
Airplanes: 1,780
Helicopters: 310
Warships: 820
Ballistic Missiles: 750
Other Missiles: unknown
Nuclear Weapons: 2
*source from cnn.com

6. SOUTH KOREA
Active Troops: 691,000
Tanks: 2,400
Armored Vehicles: 2,400
Airplanes: 730
Helicopters: 570
Warships: 200
Ballistic Missiles: unknown
Other Missiles: unknown
Nuclear Weapons: 0
*source from msnbc.com

others
7. RUSSIA
Active Troops: 1,200,000
Nuclear Weapons: 15,000
*source from msnbc.com

8. UNITED KINGDON
Active Troops: unknown
Nuclear Weapons: unknown

9. FRANCE
Active Troops: 317,000
Nuclear Weapons: unknown
*source from encarta.com

10. TAIWAN
Active Troops: 370,000
Nuclear Weapons: 0
*source from cnn.com

 

[Shadowalker]

i think with the weapons we have today large armies are no longer needed, smaller with better trained forces are just as good as having thousands of untrained men. The trend in britain and several other european countries is to have a small but highly trained full time army, rather than a conscripted army.

 

[AsianAmerican]

In my opinion technology has made it more convient for some countries to decrease the amount of soldiers they have, but a lot of soldiers that or trained and well organized like America Or China can also play in important role.... Just My 2 Cents

 

[FlyingFrog]

It depends on against which countries you are comparing the UK/USA armies.

If you compare it with Sudan, Samalia, I am sure your 20 soldiers can win from 100 soldiers there, but against other SERIOUS countries like China, N.Korea, India, then man should not over-estimate himself too much, those troops especially Chinese troops are very hardly trained, if you think it is poorly trained, then you are or arrogant or ignorant.

Normal PLA training in Tibet:

http://img25.exs.cx/img25/9923/pla_land_031.jpg
http://img25.exs.cx/img25/2624/pla_land_040_tibet.jpg
http://img25.exs.cx/img25/398/pla_land_041_tibet.jpg
http://img25.exs.cx/img25/9330/pla_land_042_tibet.jpg

 

[OSEU]

Re: What is the current military strength of the Top 10 nati

8. UNITED KINGDON
Active Troops: unknown
Nuclear Weapons: unknown

Now thats what i call secretive, god damn SiS

 

[Trevor]

There should be a comfy medium in that poll, a strong military force that can hold it's own, but not a million soldiers, and not too little.

 

[OSEU]

I can tell you that the UK has more then 100 nuclear weapons and also everything nuclear etc in the UK is done in *unknown underground stations. Believe it or not. I think im allowed to say that much....

 

[Big_Z]

"those troops especially Chinese troops are very hardly trained, if you think it is poorly trained, then you are or arrogant or ignorant."

No id say if you think your training is anywhere near USA or UK you are ignorant.

"If you compare it with Sudan, Samalia, I am sure your 20 soldiers can win from 100 "

USA/UK could do that vs lesser european countries.

You claim your military is so well trained. Can you tell us some of their training and workouts? Or can you only post pics. I could show you a pic of a 135 pound Ranger who doesent look like he could fight off a flea. But when he gets on the field its an entirely different matter.

 

[SHERMAN]

UK:

About 110000 Troops.

 

[Shadowalker]

I believe the UK military has about 110'000 troops and about 185 nukes which are all on SLBMs

Info on french and british nukes
http://www.bullatomsci.org/issues/nukenotes/so00nukenote.html

 

[Chocobo_Blitzer]

lol, Big_Z, it's your hobby to flame flyingfrog!

But I think big militarys are a good thing. The US I think is pretty much near the sweet spot. Same with China, or at least, what they're heading for. They may not have the best equipment in all the land, and maybe not all their troopers get terrific training. But give them some years, and I think then the Chinese military will be something truely to fear.

Actually, I think China has the best home defense (none nuclear related). The guerilla resisitance would be near impossible to abolish.

 

[godofthunder9010]

BigZ, you should never underestimate China. Are they as well trained as US and UK troops? Maybe they are. I think they learned something after throwing masses of barely trained troops at Korea: Better trained troops are much more powerful. One thing that US/UK troops definitely have the edge in is combat experience.

Are they as well equipped? No, but they are catching up quickly.

Hey Red Army, are you from Russia? I thought you were, but why don't you have better stats on the Russian Army? IMO, the Russian Army is quite strong, but they currently lack the industry, money and population to back that army up with. They'd do well as long as the conflict is a short one. Tremendous strength in technology too.

 

[FlyingFrog]

A picture worth thousand words.

You think this Army will be a poorly trained Army?
Tell you the truth, the Communist Troops are Always trained very hardly.

Just show a bit Chinese A-Class Troops.

http://img16.exs.cx/img16/212/pla_sf015.jpg
http://img16.exs.cx/img16/6210/pla_sf018_train.jpg

http://img16.exs.cx/img16/2582/pla_land_016.jpg
http://img16.exs.cx/img16/4031/pla_land_018.jpg
http://img16.exs.cx/img16/9538/pla_land_022.jpg
http://img16.exs.cx/img16/545/pla_sf009.jpg
http://img16.exs.cx/img16/6544/pla_sf014.jpg

 

[SHERMAN]

Big Z and Flyingfrog, this is getting very boring and abrassive.

 

[LIPS]

Of course all countries need more troops or I and alot of us out there will be out of a job that we love. So the more troops the better. As we all know we cannot command without soldiers/airman/sailors/marines. So run down to your nearest recruiting station/office and help keep us employed and the world safe.


See you all on the beach.

 

[Red_Army]

BigZ, you should never underestimate China. Are they as well trained as US and UK troops? Maybe they are. I think they learned something after throwing masses of barely trained troops at Korea: Better trained troops are much more powerful. One thing that US/UK troops definitely have the edge in is combat experience.

Are they as well equipped? No, but they are catching up quickly.

Hey Red Army, are you from Russia? I thought you were, but why don't you have better stats on the Russian Army? IMO, the Russian Army is quite strong, but they currently lack the industry, money and population to back that army up with. They'd do well as long as the conflict is a short one. Tremendous strength in technology too.

No, I'm not from Russia.

 

[Lupos]

It's kinda proportional.

If you look at these stats, you notice that all the numbers of active duty members are proportional to their population numbers.

 

[Snauhi]

those stats are ****** Russia is MUCH STRONGER then North Korea and South Korea, stronger then Pakistan and India, imagin a war between those nations.

And Flying Frog those pics arent impressive because they are pics ,post some videos. I can do all those things like walking in the SNOW, woh thats so hard i live in Finland.

pic is more worth then thousand words

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[Snauhi]

And all those pics are proganda, if few make sooooo "impressive" things does it have to be for the rest???

 

[FlyingFrog]

And Flying Frog those pics arent impressive because they are pics ,post some videos. I can do all those things like walking in the SNOW, woh thats so hard i live in Finland.

pic is more worth then thousand words

Man I don't know what you are talking about? Got jealous now Chinese are much stronger than you Russians? Heih, we are going to be 10 times stronger than you russkies very soon, mark my words.

Did you know we already overtook you in Olympics? 32 vs 26 golds, it must hurt your pride right? haha, more to come in near futuer :lol: