19. Poland
As one of the largest EU nations, Poland maintains a modern, well-equipped army. After Russia attacked Ukraine in 2014, the Polish government made a huge effort to expand military capabilities. Though they still have much less active personnel then Russia, their troops receive superior training and use top-of-the-line equipment.
- Active Personnel: 630,00
- Defense Budget: $9,360,000,000
- Armed land vehicles: 4,070
- Multi-launch Rocket Systems: 240
- Aircraft (fighters, interceptors, attack copters): 461
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18. Egypt
Egypt is engaged in a constant struggle with internal extremist groups. As such, they’ve spent a large part of their budget on a small sector of their military – the special forces. Of course, Egyptian naval forces are still among the largest in the African region. Not too mention their unmatched fleet of armored vehicles.
- Active Personnel: 1,270,000
- Defense Budget: $9,360,000,000
- Armed land vehicles: 21,600
- Multi-launch Rocket Systems: 240
- Aircraft (fighters, interceptors, attack copters): 1,110
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The absence of the United States and Russia, makes this list impossible to take seriously.
Actually, Russia’s in third place and the U.S. of A. tops the list.
I’m guessing you didn’t see all the slides;)