Top 10 Muslim Armies and Armies in the World 2015.

Top 10 Muslim Armies in World 2015.

1. Turkey

2. Pakistan

3. Egypt

4. Iran

5. Indonesia

6. Saudi Arabia

7. Malaysia

8. Algeria

9. United Arab Emirates

10. Azerbaijan

Top 10 Armies in World 2015.

1. People’s Republic of China – 2,285,000

The People’s Liberation Army is the military of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) under command of the CPC, enlisted at the top of largest and strongest armies with active personnel of 2,285,000 active while 800,000 reserved while bringing total to 30,85000. China has a huge number of volunteers available to serve the nation to protect nearly a billion of people becoming the most powerful country and commanding nation in the world.

2. United States of America – 1,458,219

The largest branch of the U.S. military formed to fight the American Revolutionary War on 14 June 1775, considered as most modern and highly equipped forces in the world. The active personnel staff of 1,458,219 having active nuclear armaments, spend 39 percent on the military expenditure of the whole world while the United States Army Reserve (USAR) has reported 201,166 soldiers reserve made them largest and strongest armies.

3. India – 1,329,998

The Indian Army has established since the armies of the East India Company, became the British Indian Army and the national army after independence. It is responsible to ensure national security, unity and defending the nation from external violence and threats, and retaining peace and security within its borders, especially with Pakistan, which has been considered as the worst enemy since their independence and has three major wars till now. The Indian army also listed at top of largest and strongest armies with a total active armed staff of 1,329,998 excluding 990,960 reserve personnel.

4. North Korea – 1,190,000

The Korean People’s Army has nearly 1,190,000 active troops while nearly 600,000 are reserved under the command of Kim Jong-un who is the Supreme Commander of the Korean People’s Army. KPA involved in major fights with the Republic of Korea Armed Forces and United States Forces Korea, across the Korean Demilitarized Zone, considered as the largest and strongest army with a heavy weapon and human capital. Approximately spend $10 billion on the army as it still faces the United States and South Korea forces along the deactivated zone.

5. Russian Federation – 845,000

After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Armed Forces of the Russian Federation established to serve the Russia, which became one of the largest and strongest armies with total active personnel of 845,000 while its additional reserve troops are approximately 2,035,000. According to sources, the Russian government is spending a massive sum for armed forces and equipped them with latest and modern weapons while also considering starting a nuclear program in the country to turn into stronger in the world.

6. Turkey – 662,719

Armed forces of the Republic of Turkey started a comprehensive modernization program from troops after becoming an associate of NATO on 18 February 1952 and considered as second largest forces in NATO following United States forces. Turkish forces also stand among the largest and strongest armed forces in the world with available troops of 662,719 for a fight, engaged in the Korean War, Cyprus, PKK Campaign and other humanitarian work in the country.

7. Pakistan – 642,892

The Pakistan Army is a volunteer fighting force which has an active force of 642,892 personnel according to the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) while there were roughly 500,000 reserves are also available in addition. The key joint-operations by the Army comprise Operation Black Thunderstorm and Operation Rah-e-Nijat while its major engagements are with neighboring armed forces in 1965, 1971 and in 1999. The Pakistan Army is also among the largest and strongest armies in the world with massive personnel and equipped with the latest weapons and having nuclear assets.

8. South Korea – 630,000

The Republic of Korea Armed Forces is one of the largest and the strongest standing armed forces in the world with an active personnel strength of 630,000 known as the ROK Armed Forces. The army is responsible for maintaining the independence and territorial integrity of the republic also engages in disaster-relief and humanitarian efforts in the country. The South Korean forces are involved in a conflict with its neighbored North Korea which has been increasing at the border site, mostly relied upon US armed forces for homeland security.

9. Iran – 545,000

The Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran include the IRIA, the IRGC, and the Law Enforcement Force, one of the largest armed forces with 545,000 active personnel excluding Law Enforcement Force. The new king Reza Shah Pahlavi has re-established Iran army by sending hundreds of officers to European and American military academies and retraining of the existing army from foreigner officers. Following the arms embargo after the Iran revolution in 1971, they started producing the weaponry material at their own also involved in making a nuclear weapon to become the strongest army.

10. Egypt – 468,500

The Egyptian Army is the largest Armed Forces in both the Middle East and Africa with available estimated personnel of 468,500, while 1,000,000 are additional reservists. Under the Ministry of Defense, the Egyptian Military Operations Authority controls it with its headquarters in Cairo which are directed three main command-and-control headquarters. The army has engaged in the 20th Century in Egypt’s five wars with the State of Israel while it’s Operation Desert Storm in 1991.