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China leads active-duty troop ranking by manpower

A ranking of active-duty troop totals places China first, India second, and the U.S. third.
WHO: 19FortyFive
WHAT: Published a manpower-based ranking of the world’s militaries by active-duty troop numbers.
WHEN: Jul 1, 2026 at 3:55 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The ranking measures active-duty manpower by counting full-time personnel across all branches while excluding reserves and paramilitary forces.

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