About MilitaryIndex

MilitaryIndex is an independent public-information platform that organizes open-source defense data for educational comparison.

Methodology

The ranking model uses a weighted composite of defense budget, personnel, air, land, and naval capacity indicators. We label estimated records and provide confidence notes to avoid misinterpretation.

Primary Sources

• SIPRI
• IISS Military Balance
• UN datasets and open government releases
• World Bank public indicators