2. United States – Active Military: 1,492,200
In the world we live in today, peace doesn’t seem to be mentioned too often. This is one of many factors that result in countries increasing their army size, strength and technology. A countries armies will deal with all kinds of threats, from within and outside of it’s borders, as well as a constant battle against security risks. Today, the reality is that countries are being forced to increase their armies in terms of power and personnel, in order to protect and defend themselves and their interests. We take a look at 9 countries with the largest active armies.