- India has been ranked fourth in the Global Firepower Military Strength Ranking for 2025.
- Global Firepower Military Strength Ranking for 2025 has analyzed the Military strength of 145 countries based on over 60 distinct factors.
- The United States has maintained its top position since 2005. Its Power Index score remains 0.0744.
- Russia holds the second rank with a Power Index score of 0.0788. Despite the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, Russia’s military strength remains intact.
- China is third with a score of 0.0788. It continued to expand its military capabilities through substantial investments in defence and development.
- India secured the fourth position with a score of 0.1184. India’s military power growth is mainly driven by consistent spending, modernisation, and manpower.
- India’s defence spending increased by 4.2 percent in 2023 compared to 2022.
- South Korea ranked fifth with its growing investment in defence and strategic partnerships.
- Japan (7th), Türkiye (8th), and Iran (14th) are increasing their defence capabilities.
- As per a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), global military expenditures reached $2.4 trillion in 2023..
| Rank 2025 | Country | Power Index 2025 | Total Military Personnel 2025 (est) |
| 1 | United States of America | 0.0744 | 21,27,500 |
| 2 | Russia | 0.0788 | 35,70,000 |
| 3 | China | 0.0788 | 31,70,000 |
| 4 | India | 0.1184 | 51,37,550 |
| 5 | South Korea | 0.1656 | 38,20,000 |