As the war in Ukraine continues to reshape global priorities, some nations have ramped up their defense spending. Among the most powerful military forces globally, the United States, Russia, and China remain dominant. Meanwhile, within Croatia’s regional neighborhood, Italy boasts the strongest military presence, whereas Kosovo ranks the weakest, reports Forbes.
The Global Fire Power website recently published its 2025 rankings of the world’s most powerful militaries. Covering 145 out of 195 nations, the list assigns each country a Power Index score derived from 60 individual factors. Leading the pack is the United States, followed by Russia, China, India, South Korea, the United Kingdom, France, Japan, Turkey, and Italy.
Croatia’s Military Ranking and Regional Context
Croatia holds the 74th position globally, placing it second among former Yugoslav states after Serbia, which ranks 63rd. Other neighboring countries include Slovenia (96th), North Macedonia (112th), Montenegro (127th), Bosnia and Herzegovina (132nd), and Kosovo (141st). Notably, NATO membership unites several countries in the region, including Croatia, Slovenia, Montenegro, Kosovo, and North Macedonia.
Among Croatia’s closest neighbors, Italy leads at 10th place, followed by Hungary (55th), Austria (68th), and Albania (78th).
Croatia’s Military Capabilities
In the realm of airpower, Croatia ranks 79th, with a fleet of 67 aircraft, 50 of which are operational. This includes eight combat aircraft, 28 helicopters, and 21 trainer planes. On land, Croatia operates 45 tanks (36 combat-ready), 42 rocket artillery systems (34 operational), 25 self-propelled artillery units (20 operational), and 42 towed artillery units (34 operational). The country also boasts 2,848 military vehicles, with 2,278 in active service.
Regarding naval capabilities, Croatia ranks 59th with 30 vessels, including 10 patrol boats.
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