U.S. vs. Russia: Military Strengths in 2025

In 2025, the United States and Russia remain the world’s two biggest military

powers — but their strengths are very different. 🇺🇸 The U.S. tops the global

military ranking with a PowerIndex score of 0.0744, backed by a huge defense budget and

advanced tech, while Russia ranks second with a 0.0788 score. America fields a

massive air force with over 13,000 aircraft, unmatched naval reach with 11 aircraft

carriers and 69 submarines, and nearly 392,000 armored vehicles focused on mobility

and precision. Russia, meanwhile, emphasizes land firepower with about

5,750 tanks, extensive artillery, and strong rocket forces, along with strategic