The world's ten biggest armies
All the countries of the world from armies to maintain their security. They try to keep their army as large as possible so that their neighbour is not afraid of their military might and try to attack them. That is why these countries try to increase their military budgets and do everything possible to strengthen their armies.
Because from time to time statistics from different parts of the world come out. A report released by the international institute for Strategic Studies tells people which countries have the eight largest armies in terms of troop numbers. Aso finds out what is Pakistan's number in it.
1.China
China has the largest army in the world, exemplified by the skills and military capabilities it has acquired. The Chinese army was formed in 1947 as the "people Liberation Army'' and includes the round forces as well as the navy, police and other armed forces. At present, the number of Chinese troops is 2.183 million. The active soldiers serving in the army are between the ages of 18 and 49. Its military serves as a ground force, navy, air force, rocket force, and strategic support force. Due to a large number of troops, China's military budget has increased by 10% every year over the past few years. China's military budget is 216 billion.
2.India
India is the second-largest army in the world. There are currently 1.362 million active troops in India. His army headquarters is in New Delhi. At first, the main purpose of his army was to ensure national defense, but over time, his army was given internal affairs and responsibilities.
3.USA
The United States currently ranks third in the world in terms of troop numbers. The United States spends a large portion of its national budget on the military budget, currently $ 610 billion. The first army in the United States was formed in 1775. Currently, the number of active troops is 1.281 million. The United States has such a large army, as well as a highly-skilled military and trained military headquartered in Arlington County and Virginia.
4. North Korea
North Korea is the fourth largest military power in the world. It has a contingent of 1.28 million. His army was formed in 1932, and since then he has been increasing the power of his country. The North Korean military is headquartered in Pyongyang.
5. Russia
Russia ranks fifth on the list. It has 1,013,628 active troops. Military reform began in 1992, and in 2009 the process of limiting troops began. Russia's Defense Military is headquartered in Moscow.
6. Pakistan
Pakitan ranks 6th in this list. The number of soldiers on duty is 654,000. It has its military headquarters in Rawalpindi. The main purpose of this army is to work for the security and safety of the country.
7. South Korea
The South Korean military numbers 625,000. His army was formed on August 15.1948. Its military headquarters are located in Seoul.
8. Iran
Iran ranks eighth on the list with 523,000 active troops. By the way, the establishment of the Iranian army was brought 97 years ago. Its military headquarters was built in Tehran. However, this revolution, which took place after the Islamic Revolution, took place 39 years ago. The purpose of this army is to work for the security and safety of Iran as an Islamic state.
9. Vietnam
Vietnam is the ninth largest military power in the world. It has 482,000 active troops. By the way, this army was formed under the name of " people's Army" in 1947, at that time its purpose was to fight the Frech and Japanese forces which were occupying at that time.
10. Egypt
In this list, Egypt is the third-largest Islamic country after Pakistan and Iran. The number of soldiers on duty is 440,000. This army was formed in 1952. The Egyptian Military Operation Authority is headquartered in Cairo. from where the whole system of this army is handled.
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