New Delhi: Military power continues to define global influence in 2025. Countries with vast armies, modern weapons and strategic reach shape the rules of engagement far beyond their borders. Defense spending, nuclear arsenals, technological advancement and the ability to operate across land, sea, air and space are central to global dominance.

Here are the 10 nations that dominate the modern battlefield.

United States

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The United States remains the unmatched military giant. Its defense budget of nearly $900 billion funds over 2.1 million personnel. Eleven nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, stealth aircraft and more than 750 overseas bases grant the United States unparalleled global reach.

Advanced drones, cyber capabilities and space operations make i

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