Top 20  Largest Armies In The World

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Our world has developed to such an extent that every developed nation on earth needs security from unwanted guests and keep their civil information safe. Over here security means the military power of that particular nation. Nations that face dangers from inside and outside their fringes need to manage distinctive security dangers. This sort of reality powers nations to raise great armed forces to ensure and safeguard their interests. Every country has its own army protecting the country from outside hostility and inside dangers, and maintaining peace and security inside its fringes. Here's a list of top 20 largest armies in the world.

Chinese Army

Active Military: 2,183,000

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) is the military of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and Communist Party of China (CPC). The PLA comprises of five expert administration branches: the Ground Force, Navy, Air Force, Rocket Force, and the Strategic Support Force.

Indian Army

Active Military: 1,395,100

The Indian Armed Forces are the military powers of the Republic of India. It comprises of three experts formally dressed administrations: the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force. India is the 2nd largest armies of the world.

United States Army

Active Military: 1,347,300

The United States Armed Forces are the largest armies of the United States of America. It comprises of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard.

North Korean Army

Active Military: 1,190,000

The Korean People's Army is a foundation of the Workers' Party of Korea and constitutes the accepted military power of North Korea. The KPA comprises of five branches: Ground Force, the Navy, the Air Force, the Strategic Rocket Forces, and the Special Operation Force.

Russian Army

Active Military: 831,000

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation are the military administration of the Russian Federation, built up after the disintegration of the Soviet Union. The military under the Ministry of Defense is partitioned into three branches of Armed Forces - the Ground Forces, Aerospace Forces, and the Navy. Likewise two "separate troop branches" the Strategic Missile Troops and the Airborne Troops and the Logistical Support, which has its very own different status

Pakistan Army

Active Military: 653,800

The Pakistan Armed Forces are the military powers of Pakistan. They are the 6th biggest on the planet as far as largest armies faculty and the biggest among Muslim nations. The military includes three principle benefit branches – Army, Navy, and Air Force – together with various paramilitary powers and the Strategic Plans Division Force.

South Korean Army

Active Military: 630,000

The Republic of Korea Armed Forces, otherwise called the ROK Armed Forces, are the military of South Korea comprising 3 Service branches - ROK Army, ROK Navy, ROK Marine Corps, ROK Air Force.

Iran Army

Active Military: 523,000

The Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran incorporate the Army, the Revolutionary Guard Corps, and the Law Enforcement Force.

Vietnamese Army

Active Military: 482,000

The Republic of Vietnam Military Forces or RVNMF were the official armed defense forces of the Republic of Vietnam (RVN), popularly known as South Vietnam. Consisting Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN), Republic of Vietnam Air Force (VNAF), Republic of Vietnam Navy (VNN).

Egyptian Army

Active Military: 438,500

The Egyptian Armed Forces are the state military association in charge of the resistance of Egypt. They comprise of the Egyptian Army, Egyptian Navy, Egyptian Air Force, and Egyptian Air Defense Command.

Myanmar Army

Active Military: 406,000

The Tatmadaw is the official name of the military of Myanmar. This one of the largest armies is regulated by the Ministry of Defense and made out of the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force.

Indonesian Army

Active Military: 395,500

The Indonesian National Armed Forces are the military powers of the Republic of Indonesia. It comprises of the Army (TNI-AD), Navy (TNI-AL), and Air Force (TNI-AU).

Thailand Army

Active Military: 360,850

The Royal Thai Armed Forces is the official name of the military of the Kingdom of Thailand. It comprises of the Royal Thai Army, Royal Thai Navy, Royal Thai Marine Corps, Royal Thai Air Force, and Other Paramilitary Forces.

Turkish Army

Active Military: 355,200

The Turkish Armed Forces are the military powers of the Republic of Turkey. They comprise of the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force.

Brazilian Army

Active Military: 334,500

The Brazilian Armed Forces is the bound together military association involving the Brazilian Army (counting the Brazilian Army Aviation), the Brazilian Navy (counting the Brazilian Marine Corps and Brazilian Naval Aviation) and the Brazilian Air Force.

Colombian Army

Active Military: 293,200

The Military Forces of Colombia are the bound together military of the Republic of Colombia. The Colombian military comprises of the National Army of Colombia, Colombian Navy, Colombian Air Force, and the Colombian Naval Infantry.

Mexican Army

Active Military: 277,150

The Mexican Armed Forces are made out of two autonomous substances - the Mexican Army and the Mexican Navy. The Mexican Army incorporates the Mexican Air Force (FAM).

Japanese Army

Active Military: 247,150

The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF), also referred to as the Self-Defense Forces (SDF), Japan Defense Forces (JDF), or the Japanese Armed Forces include 3 Service branches - Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force.

Sudan Army

Active Military: 244,300

The Sudanese Armed Forces are the Armed Forces of the Republic of Sudan. They contain Land Forces, the Sudanese Navy, the Sudanese Air Force, and the Popular Defense Forces.

Sri Lankan Army

Active Military: 243,000

The Sri Lanka Armed Forces are the overall unified military of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka encompassing the Sri Lanka Army, the Sri Lanka Navy, and the Sri Lanka Air Force neighboring the 2nd largest armies in the world - India.