Warpower: United Kingdom



The WARPOWER series takes a unique, 'by-the-numbers', quick-reference approach to the current (2024) military capabilities of the United Kingdom (Britain). The country is consistently ranked as the TOP global military power according to the defense aggregate GlobalFirepower.com (GFP), the nation showcasing a balanced approach to modern warfare. As such, Great Britain continues its place atop the major global defense powers of Europe year-after-year.

Service Branches


The fighting forces of Britain are collectively managed under the British Armed Forces banner and encompasses three major branches of service: the Royal Air Force (RAF), the British Army, and the Royal Navy (RN). Britain's land forces were founded in 1660 (the Royal Navy prior to in 1546 and the RAF following in 1918).

At-a-Glance



Global Rank
4
Indian national flag
IND
5
British national flag
UK
6
South Korean national flag
SKO
Regional Rank
1
British national flag
UK
2
French national flag
FRA
3
Italian national flag
ITA
Equipment
Modern Cold War
Key Qualities

Advanced / Modern Technologies
Global Capability
Force Balance
Material Suppliers
British national flag American national flag Italian national flag French national flag German national flag Brazilian national flag Spanish national flag

Primary and Secondary military suppliers, be they direct or indirect, past and present.
British Airpower
Typhoon fighter
British Drone Force
Reaper drone
British Land Power
Challenger 2 tank
British Manpower
British soldier cadets in training
British Naval Power
HMS Elizabeth
British Military Ranks
British military officer uniform

Top Visiting Countries (April, 2024)

Flag of United Kingdom
29.8%
Flag of United States
21.2%
Flag of India
18.3%
Flag of China
11.5%
Flag of Turkiye
8.2%
Flag of Germany
5.8%
Flag of Iran
5.3%
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