Military Rankings - Europe
Overview
European defense has been transformed since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. NATO members are increasing defense spending toward the 2% GDP target, while Eastern European nations prioritize deterrence against Russian aggression. The region combines advanced technology with professional armed forces.
Top Military Powers
| # | Country | Index |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇷🇺 Russia | 82.2 |
| 2 | 🇫🇷 France | 64.2 |
| 3 | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 61.9 |
| 4 | 🇬🇷 Greece | 59.5 |
| 5 | 🇮🇹 Italy | 58.8 |
Largest Air Forces
| # | Country | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇷🇺 Russia | 4,290 |
| 2 | 🇫🇷 France | 976 |
| 3 | 🇮🇹 Italy | 726 |
| 4 | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 631 |
| 5 | 🇬🇷 Greece | 593 |
Strongest Navies
| # | Country | Ships |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇷🇺 Russia | 478 |
| 2 | 🇫🇮 Finland | 200 |
| 3 | 🇮🇹 Italy | 309 |
| 4 | 🇫🇷 France | 133 |
| 5 | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 63 |