World's Top 10 Military Power 2012

[elvandesantos]

OT:
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Back to the topic, while I do agree on the list, I would think it's a bit outdated, since Turkey has surpassed the UK. Ten years ago, the Brits do have a superior Eurofighter-backed airforce, and Navy, but the Turks have the numbers, also Turkey has purchased a much superior F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Lightning II recently.

i think turkey cancelled there 100 f35 orders, same with italy's planned purchased.(i think problems from budgets, and "source code-US refusal to give")

but india? surpassed others? they may have nukes, men. but do they have the technologies? if they have, it should be close to pakistan since theyre banging each other. iran also, they are buying technologies and war materials from pakistan, china, russia... why's not on the list?

[blu bizcuitz]

How about North Korea and Iran?

[street_of_no_return]

^me too. I am looking for NoKor in the list.. And one more, why is it that the India at # 4 while UK at # 5? British is next to Russia or US in Military Power. they have all the warfare you ask for.

[reptoid]

^ They have large ground forces, but their sphere of influence is not so great (Iran's missile development programs may change that). The UK for instance has only around 100,000 regular soldiers, but ranks highly because of the high level of training, strategic nuclear capability, modern equipment, combat experience and logistical backup. They have a huge aircraft carrier in production which will be bigger than anything the Russians have so that could up their ranking again.

[DEMONOCIETY]

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[Crinkles11]

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[mindtrickz]

ang Pilipinas cguro mga 200+ cguro

[Romeojin]

Global Firepower - 2012 World Military Strength Ranking

rank 23 bya ta

PHILIPPINES MILITARY STRENGTH

PERSONNEL

Total Population: 101,833,938 [2011]
Available Manpower: 50,649,196 [2011]
Fit for Service: 41,570,732 [2011]
Of Military Age: 2,081,388 [2011]
Active Military: 120,000 [2011]
Active Reserve: 130,000 [2011]


LAND ARMY

Total Land Weapons: 2,379
Tanks: 41 [2011]
APCs / IFVs: 559 [2011]
Towed Artillery: 309 [2011]
SPGs: 0 [2011]
MLRSs: 0 [2011]
Mortars: 1,070 [2011]
AT Weapons: 400 [2011]
AA Weapons: 200 [2011]
Logistical Vehicles: 8,438

AIR POWER

Total Aircraft: 289 [2011]
Helicopters: 159 [2011]
Serviceable Airports: 254 [2011]


RESOURCES

Oil Production: 9,671 bbl/Day [2011]
Oil Consumption: 307,200 bbl/Day [2011]
Proven Reserves: 168,000,000 bbl/Day [2011]

LOGISTICAL

Labor Force: 38,900,000 [2011]
Roadway Coverage: 213,151 km
Railway Coverage: 995 km

FINANCIAL (USD)

Defense Budget: $2,439,510,000 [2011]
Reserves of Foreign Exchange & Gold: $62,370,000,000 [2011]
Purchasing Power: $351,400,000,000 [2011]

GEOGRAPHIC

Waterways: 3,219 km
Coastline: 36,289 km
Square Land Area: 300,000 km
Shared Border: 0 km


NAVAL POWER

Total Navy Ships: 120
Merchant Marine Strength: 428 [2011]
Major Ports & Terminals: 6
Aircraft Carriers: 0 [2011]
Destroyers: 0 [2011]
Submarines: 0 [2011]
Frigates: 2 [2011]
Patrol Craft: 128 [2011]
Mine Warfare Craft: 0 [2011]
Amphibious Assault Craft: 10 [2011]

Partial Sources: Central Intelligence Agency

[ishmot0i]

wen kaha tah ma.apil sa top 10?

[elvandesantos]

^ They have large ground forces, but their sphere of influence is not so great (Iran's missile development programs may change that). The UK for instance has only around 100,000 regular soldiers, but ranks highly because of the high level of training, strategic nuclear capability, modern equipment, combat experience and logistical backup. They have a huge aircraft carrier in production which will be bigger than anything the Russians have so that could up their ranking again.

UK.. 100,000 regulars?? when the queen ask for help. all former commonwealth comes to its aid. not to mention Australia, Netherland and Canada. if sphere of influence basihan, unsa nlng ang russia.