Against this backdrop, Egypt, Algeria and Angola have emerged as Africa’s leading air powers in 2026, according to the Global ...

Africa's top military aviation powers—Egypt, Algeria, and Angola—lead in aircraft fleets. Nations prioritise air power for ...

The Global Firepower Index has ranked the military capabilities of all countries in 2026. For the second time this year, ...

General Horta N'Tam, leader of the Guinea-Bissau junta, has promoted himself to major general, the highest rank in the ...

The 2026 rankings unveiled the growth, advancement and regional balance, with African powerhouses putting investments in technology and training for a goal of maintaining security and stability. Here ...

The ranking which comes amid global geopolitical uncertainty and conflicts, is based on more than 60 factors, all of which contribute to a country's Power Index (PwrIndx) score.

In 2026, Egypt, Algeria, and Nigeria lead Africa's military rankings, reflecting advancements in manpower, equipment, and ...

In Africa, military strength is often measured not just by weapons or spending, but by people. Ethiopia has Africa’s largest ...

Across the vast and diverse lands of Africa, from the sweeping deserts of the north to the dense jungles of the Congo basin, a quiet but powerful contest of strength and strategy has been ...

Explore the 2026 Global Firepower rankings and discover the top 10 most powerful militaries worldwide. See which nations lead in technology, manpower, and strategic influence.

The safest places on earth are now predominantly in the Gulf and East Asia. The UAE leads globally at 86.0. Qatar follows at ...