The website of Hindustan Times reported on January 16th that the military ranking in 2024 showed that the United States ranked first among the top ten military powers in the world.

　　According to the website Global Firepower, which tracks global defense information, the country with the strongest army in the world is the United States, followed by Russian and China, ranking second and third respectively. The list evaluates 145 countries and regions around the world and judges the strongest army according to various factors. These factors include the number of troops, the military equipment owned by the country, the financial stability and budget of the country, as well as geographical location and available resources. On the basis of these elements, a comprehensive strength index score will be produced. According to this index, the lower the score, the stronger the military capability.

　　"Global Firepower" website said: "Our exclusive internal calculation formula allows countries with smaller area and more advanced technology to compete with countries with larger area and lower development level, and uses special function values to further improve the list in the form of bonus points and deduction points. The list is updated every year. "

　　The list also shows the ranking changes of various countries and regions.

　　At present, the United States ranks first among the top ten military powers in the world. The United States is also a global leader in technological progress, medical care, aerospace and computer/telecommunications. This list shows that the United States has more than 13,000 military aircraft.

　　What are the top 10 countries with the strongest military power in the world? The following are the top ten countries: the United States, Russian Federation, China, Indian, Korean, British, Japanese, Turkish, Pakistani and Italian.

　　What are the 10 countries with the weakest military power in the world? The following are the bottom 10 countries: Bhutan, Moldova, Suriname, Somalia, Benin, Liberia, Belize, Sierra Leone, Central African Republic and Iceland.

　　However, the report also pointed out that understanding military strength is a complex and multifaceted issue. Although the list of "global firepower" is a good starting point for mastering the global military situation, the key is to be critical, not just looking at numbers and rankings, but also considering a broader background. (Compile/Wu Mei)