Top 10 Largest Armies in the World

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Narrator (V.O.): When it comes to military power, the size of an army matters. Here are the top 10 largest armies in the world, ranked by active military personnel.

10: Iran - 534,000 active personnel

Narrator (V.O.): At number 10, we have Iran with over half a million active military personnel. The country's military is primarily focused on defending its borders and maintaining internal security. Iran also has a well-trained paramilitary force known as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which is separate from its regular milita

9: Vietnam - 559,000 active personnel

Narrator (V.O.): With over 500,000 active personnel, Vietnam has one of the largest armies in Asia. The country's military is primarily focused on defending its borders and maintaining internal security. Vietnam has been involved in several conflicts in the past, including the Vietnam War and the Cambodian-Vietnamese War.

8: Turkey - 625,000 active personnel

Narrator (V.O.): Turkey's military has over 600,000 active personnel and is one of the most modern and well-equipped in the Middle East. The country has been involved in conflicts in Syria and Iraq in recent years and has also been engaged in a long-standing conflict with Kurdish separatists in its southeast.

7: South Korea - 625,000 active personnel

Narrator (V.O.): South Korea has one of the largest armies in the world, with over 600,000 active personnel. The country is located in a region of significant geopolitical tension and has a long-standing conflict with North Korea. South Korea's military is primarily focused on defending its borders and maintaining internal security, but it also has a growing capability to project power beyond its borders.

6: Pakistan - 653,800 active personnel

Narrator (V.O.): Pakistan has a large military of over 650,000 active personnel. The country's military is primarily focused on defending its borders and maintaining internal security, but it has also been involved in several conflicts with India, including the ongoing conflict over the disputed region of Kashmir.  Pakistan has a large military of over 653,800 active personnel. The country's military is primarily focused on defending its borders and maintaining internal security.

5: Russia - 1,013,628 active personnel

Narrator (V.O.): With over a million active personnel, Russia has the fifth-largest army in the world. The country's military is known for its advanced weaponry and equipment, including its nuclear weapons arsenal. Russia has been involved in several conflicts in recent years, including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and its military intervention in Syria.

4: India - 1,395,100 active personnel

Narrator (V.O.): India has the fourth-largest army in the world, with over 1.3 million active personnel. The country's military is primarily focused on defending its borders and maintaining internal security. India has been involved in several conflicts with Pakistan over the disputed region of Kashmir and has also been engaged in a border dispute with China.

3: China - 2,035,000 active personnel  

Narrator (V.O.): China has the third-largest army in the world, with over 2 million active personnel. The country's military has been rapidly modernizing in recent years and is increasingly capable of projecting power beyond its borders. China has been involved in several territorial disputes in the South China Sea and has also been engaged in a long-standing conflict with Taiwan.

2: United States - 1,400,000 active personnel

Narrator (V.O.): The United States has the second-largest army in the world, with over 1.4 million active personnel. The country's military is known for its advanced technology and equipment, including its aircraft carriers and nuclear submarines. The United States has been involved in several conflicts in recent years, including the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The country's military is the most advanced and well-equipped in the world and is capable of projecting power on a global scale.

1: North Korea - 1,280,000 active personnel

Narrator (V.O.): And at number one, we have North Korea with over 1.2 million active military personnel. North Korea's military is primarily focused on defending the country against perceived threats from South Korea and the United States. The country's military is known for its large standing army, its ballistic missile program, and its nuclear weapons arsenal. The country's military is primarily focused on defending its borders and maintaining internal security, but its aggressive posture and nuclear weapons program have made it a significant global threat.

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In summary, the size of an army is an important factor in determining military power. The top 10 largest armies in the world are a mix of countries from different regions, each with its own strategic objectives and military capabilities. While some countries primarily focus on defending their borders, others are capable of projecting power beyond their borders. It is worth noting that military power is not solely determined by the size of an army, as factors such as technology, training, and strategy also play a significant role.