Ranked: The Most Powerful Armies in the World

39. Uzbekistan

The Armed Forces of the Republic of Uzbekistan, in a country with a population 32 million, has mandatory conscription for citizens of aged 18 and over. Each year, more than 320,000 citizens of Uzbekistan reach military age.

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Uzbekistan has been the largest military force in Central Asia, as the army has 65,000 active personnel. The Armed Forces’ budget reaches 2% of the country’s GDP. Training and experience of this military are low, with the government spending relatively little to replace its Soviet-era equipment.

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