America is the most powerful military force in the world. Although China is breathing down the neck, Vladimir Putin's Russia is still number two! This has been reported in the 'Global Firepower Index' or GFP index.

According to the list, China ranks third in terms of military strength. The list has been published by analyzing the number of troops, the quality and quantity of weapons and military equipment, the strategic location of deployment, and even the financial status of the respective countries. India is at the fourth place in the list of 145 countries in the world.

Other countries in the top ten of the 'Global Firepower Index' are South Korea, Britain, Japan, Turkey, Pakistan and Italy. Significantly, France is not among the first ten countries with nuclear power and is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council! 

A couple of years ago, the military website 'Military Direct' published the 'Ultimate Military Strength Index' or 'True Military Strength Index', China has become the number one power in the world, topping America.

Other countries from Bay of Bengal region Indonesia is 13th, Thailand 25th, Singapore 30th, Myanmar 35th, Bangladesh 37th, Malaysia 42th, Sri Lanka 75th, Nepal 128th and Bhutan 145th in the list.

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