The 10 Most Expensive Military Forces in the World

The United States is the most powerful military force in the world, and they should be because the US spends more on its military than the other 9 countries on this list combined.

24/7 Wall Street put together a list of the most powerful armies in the world, and unsurprisingly, the US finished in the first spot. The United States spent close to $700 billion on its armed forces in 2010, more than $500 billion more than China.

According to 24/7 Wall Street, the world spent $1.63 trillion on military spending last year.

Here are the 10 most expensive military forces in the world.

The United States – Spent $698 Billion in 2010.

China – Spent $119 Billion in 2010

UK – Spent $59.6 Billion

France – Spent $59.3 Billion

Russia – Spent $58.7 Billion

Japan – Spent $54.5 Billion

Saudi Arabia – Spent $45.2 Billion

Germany – Spent $45.2 Billion

India – Spent $41.3 Billion

Italy – Spent $37 Billion

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