10. Canada - 

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Canada is one of the strongest countries in the world and it has a defense budget of 18.6 billion Canadian dollars in 2016. Canada has more than 400 aircraft and nearly 180 tanks. Canada also has 63 navy warships making it one of the most powerful countries in the world.


9. Japan-

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Today Japanese companies are leading in the sectors of automobiles, video gaming, animation and home appliances.

8. Israel-

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Israel is believed to have some of the most advanced weapons and technology in the world but the country hides it from whole world.

7. France-

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France has defense budget of $58 billion for 2016-17. France has been among the most powerful countries in the world since World War 1.

6. Germany-

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Germany has a defense budget of nearly $43 billion. It has around 925 aircraft and navy strength of 67.

5. United Kingdom-

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British Intelligence MI6 is one of the most powerful secret agencies in the world with its secret agents involved in many world affairs. James Bond is no fictional character but inspired from real life agents of MI6. United Kingdom has annual budget of defense around $58 Billion. It owns 1400 plus aircrafts and has navy warships around 77.

4. India-

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India gained independence in 1947 and in a short span of 70 plus years became one of the strongest countries in the world. Although, India is still a developing country but it has a strong impact in world affairs. Except Pakistan, India has good relations with every other country on the planet. In fact developed countries like Russia, United States and France consider India to be its most important ally. India’s defense budget of 2016 is $53 billion. It has around 2000 aircraft and nearly 170 navy warships.

3. China-

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The most populous country in the world is also one of the most powerful countries in the world.
China ranks second in military budget as the country spends nearly $215 billion in defense.

2. Russia-

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The largest country in the world ranks second in the list of strongest countries. Although people consider President of United states to be the most powerful person in the world but Russian President Vladimir Putin has been playing an important role in world affairs. Under the Leadership of Putin, Russia has become way more powerful than it ever was.

1. United States of America-

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United states spend near $690 billion on its defense annually. This alone suggest that how powerful country United States is. United States of America is going to the most powerful country in the world for net 20 years or so.