1. EGYPT
Factors like Population, Manpower, Firepower, Air power, Land power, Financials, Naval power, geography, and many more were considered in this Global and African ranking.Its military covers the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Air Defence Forces.Its military covers the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Air Defence Forces.
Egypt’s Firepower: Modern tanks, sophisticated artillery, infantry weapons, and many more would definitely cause significant damage in war. The Manpower section was its strongest sector with about 134.2, while its financials had a low score of 104.3, the high score of the Man sector is likely due to the presence of Active, reserved, and other paramilitary bodies who are ready to support the military.
2. ALGERIA
In comparison to Egypt, Algeria has good Air power but Egypt took the lead in other sectors. However, Algeria has a healthy financial status compared to Egypt.
Algeria has emphasized defence self-sufficiency, developing a domestic defence industry. Its fighting power is broadly similar to Thailand and Canada.
3. SOUTH AFRICA
South African National Defence Force (SANDF), addresses domestic and regional security challenges.
South Africa’s government invested in its military capabilities, utilising a mix of indigenous and imported equipment.
The SANDF possesses a range of assets, including fighter aircrafts, naval vessels, and armoured vehicles. Notable equipment includes the Rooivalk attack helicopter, Gripen fighter jets, and the locally designed Ratel armoured vehicle.
4. NIGERIA
Nigeria’s military forces are comprised of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The Nigerian Army is the largest component, responsible for land operations and maintaining internal security. The Nigerian Armed Forces which was founded in 1960, is ranked 36 in the global ranking.
The Armed Forces of Nigeria have a low land weaponry but makes up for it in its Naval power, artillery, and Natural resources.
5. ETHIOPIA
Ethiopia’s military forces, comprising the Ethiopian National Defence Force (ENDF), ensure national security and stability. The ENDF is a unified military force responsible for safeguarding Ethiopia’s territorial integrity and maintaining internal peace. It consists of the Ethiopian Army, Air Force, and National Service. The military’s primary roles include defence against external threats and supporting peacekeeping missions.
6. ANGOLA
The Armed Forces of Angola (NAF) was founded in 1991,
Angola has a high Air power of 100.4, but a very low firepower ranking. Although the Republic of Angola had a crisis in 2022, the NAF military index experienced a boost.
7. MOROCCO
The Northern country of Morocco has a global ranking of 61 and an African ranking of 7. According to the GFP Military ranking, Morocco had a decline in its military prowess. With an index of 1.0524, Morocco is in the same category as Bulgaria, Belarus, and Uzbekistan.
8. CONGO
Like most African countries, Congo has a high manpower of 88.3 but a ridiculously low Naval power of 20.1. It was ranked the 72nd strongest global military. It’s currently ranked with Ecuador, Sri Lanka, and Tunisia.
9. TUNISIA
In the past few years, Tunisia’s military index has been at a stable 1.3242. Its strongest asset is its financials which puts it in the same category as Afghanistan, Omar, and Jordan.
10 SUDAN
Sudan similar to its counterparts, Sudan has a high manpower but low Naval power. Its Air forces can pull its weight. Sudan has similar rankings with Sri Lanka, and Yemen and it’s shares geographical proximity to Egypt and Sudan.
BY CATHELINE ANKUNDA.
