How does Israel's military rank in the world?

According to the 2025 global military rankings released by the Global Firepower website, Israel ranks17th in the world, its military power index is 0.2591 (the smaller the index, the stronger the military power). The ranking is based on a comprehensive evaluation of more than 60 indicators including manpower, equipment, finance, and geographical location.

Israel has outstanding military strength in the Middle East, with advanced air force, armored forces and intelligence capabilities. Its National Defense Force (IDF) includes the army, navy and air force, adopts a conscription system, and its technical level and combat capabilities are competitive globally. Although it ranks 17th in the global ranking, in Asia, Israel's military strength is generally considered to be second only to China and India, and stronger than Japan and South Korea.

It is important to note that specific rankings may vary depending on the criteria used by different evaluation agencies (such as US News or other media). For example, some reports have mentioned that Israel is in the top ten or even third in a particular list, but these rankings may be affected by methodology or propaganda.