What do you think the top 10 best armies in the world are?

BDZot

"Best" is subjective. The best army for defending Bolivia is the Bolivean Army.

However, in effectiveness:

1. United States
2. Israel
3. United Kingdom
4. South Korea
5. China
6. Russia
7-10: Various European countries.

zack

first of all how did Canada get up there and secondly wheres Untied States

jamie s

uh oh.. Trying to start something here? haha..

The U.S. is no doubtedly the best.. I'd think China would be a close 2nd.. After that it's up for grabs...

ardy305

Your an idiot.I'm sorry but you are.It's a proven fact that the US has the best military in the world.Not to mention there not even on your list.

E.U isnt an army btw.

Gotta have more explosions!

Depends what your criteria for judging the "best" are. Professionalism, history, training, budget, size, pay and benefits, media portrayal, maybe budget in terms of population?

My top 10, and reasons why
Australian - Because it's my Army
British - We base our structure and tactics off them
US - Well, I suppose they are the most advanced and powerful
Canada - For kicking butt in Afghanistan
Israel - History of fighting off numerically superior forces
French - Besides technology, they've got the Foreign Legion!
Singapore - A fairly decent, contiuously modernised conscript force
German - Good size and power, but offset by occasional unprofessionalism
New Zealand - They're like us... only much smaller
South Africa - The only army on Africa that's decently funded and professional

open4one

It all depends on whether you measure "best" in man-to-man terms, equipment, overal capacities, or objectives.

If you strictly went with objectives, the Swiss are probably the best, as their whole purpose is to keep invaders out of Switzerland, and I think they have that nailed.

xiberotar

1.USA
2.FRANCE
3.UK
4.China
5.Russia
6.Japan
7.Iran
8.India
9.Brasil
10.Spain

senegal

Impossible to answer. Based on what criteria? manpower? technology? air assets? navy? nuclear deterrent?

Based on the ability to project their overall forces, it is only the United States, France and the UK that matter at this point.

However, the list you've put together is absurd.

Ragnarok

Top Ten By Combat Power;

(1)United States
(2)China
(3)Israel
(4)India
(5)Russia
(6)South Korea
(7)North Korea
(8)United Kingdom
(9)Turkey
(10)Pakistan

The most unusual entry here is Israel. But this is because Israel is one of the few nations to have a reserve army that can be mobilized for action more quickly than most countries can get their active duties into shape for combat. The mobilized Israeli armed forces number over half a million troops. In addition, the Israelis have world class equipment and weapons, as well as exceptional intangibles. The downsize of this is that mobilizing its armed forces also cripples the Israeli economy. Under these conditions, Israel must conduct a war that ends within a few months. After that, supplying the armed forces becomes difficult and actual combat power begins to decline.

The other nations in the top ten have large armed forces that are well equipped and trained, at least compared to most nations farther down on the list. Britainâ€™s armed forces, like Israelâ€™s, are better equipped, trained and more experienced than most. Turkey benefits from having a strong military tradition and excellent leadership at the small unit level, as well as good combat training.

Overall, the U.S. combat power is about three times that of second place China, and ten times that of tenth place Pakistan. But another modifying factor is how you plan to use that combat power. Wars are not fought in a vacuum, but in places that often inconvenient places for one side. Most armed forces are optimized for fighting on their own borders; for defending the homeland. Only the United States is capable of quickly moving lots of combat power to anywhere on the planet. Moreover, given a few months, the United States can put enough combat power just about anywhere, and become the major military force in that neighborhood. Countries like Britain and France can move some forces to just about anywhere on the planet. But no one can put forces anywhere quite like the United States.

For most nations with powerful armed forces, it's mainly a matter of having the most formidable military force in the neighborhood.

cernunnicnos

In no particular order except for the USA which I believe comes first.

1. USA
2. UK
3. China
4. India
5. Israel
6. Iran
7. France
8. Russia
9. Pakistan
10. Taiwan

I certainly wouldn't include New Zealand. We have well trained troops and our SAS is as good as any special forces in the world but we are small and lack supporting forces. Armies should be able to stand on their own if need be.

MrImmI

India defeated Pakistan 4 Timesss?????.

You should ask your all american Chuck Yeager, or read his official biography regarding Pak-India wars, and who kicked who's ***.

mani A

Well, best armies depends upon there experiences, batallions and weapons system.

1. Accept british army used to be best before 1960s , not anymore, but very good in using war tactics.
2. Irish just good in gorrilla war, havent got much personals in airforce and navy, so shouldnt be at secound
3. norwegian ??. i dont know on wat basis, because they have not much experience of wars.
4. pakistani army ? who said they are been beaten by india 4 times ?. don't make comments please if you don't read reliable source.

NOW THERE IS DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TOTAL MILITARY FORCE AND AN ARMY. where military includes whole weapons systems and their advancements, and army means the experience and trainings of troops, quality but not quantity. so my list for best army is given below.

alan m

What a joke ! Irish army in second place. !
Where were they in the world wars ? Playing the neutral game. Why? Exactly. They should not be included as a army. They takes sides of who they think might win. If in doubt they go neutral.
Anyway, very funny. Good one. !! Irish army.!!!

YR1947

once again
1. British beaten by america
2. Irish never seen them in action
3. Austrailian i live in aust very hopeless
4. Canadian once again never seen war
5. New Zealand too small
6. French cheese eating surrender monkeys
7. German defeated by the commies
8. Russian broke down
9. Norwegian never knew they had one
10. Pakistani dfeated 4 times by india
there is no such thing as best armies many armies truly specialize in certain areas of combat not all america included
for ex:
brits : old european counter terrorism
israeli:islamics extremist counter terrorism
indian:islamics extremist counter terrorism

US: power projection

ETC.

Blair B

hey he is not an idiot
its his own view point
besides america may only be the "best" becuz of all the money we're spending on this stupid war

how much do u want to be that within a month after bush is gone..we'll start pulling out of this war

we all have our own views as whos the best

doesnt make them an idiot

Anti-Patriotic

1. Iran
2. Pakistan
3. Taliban
4. Al Quida (Iraqi Freedom Fighter division)
5. Syria
6. Hamas
7. Fatah
8. Sudanese
9. Lebannon
10. Jordan

Zee

I'm sure this list is the most logic, and i'll give explanations for some ranks: 1- U.S.A 2- U.K 3- France 4- Russa (still makes a huge threat with there nuclear power and rocket projects) 5- China (remember VITO) 6- India (a huge number) 7- Spain 8- Jordan (defeated Israel in 1967 and has extremely well trained troops supported by the u.s, 9% of Jordan are army men) 9- Israel (supported by the u.s, and highly armed and well trained) 10- Germany (we haven't seen anything since the WW2)

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