The global military balance has shifted only slightly in the latest 2026 Global Firepower rankings, with familiar powers holding their ground and smaller adjustments reshaping the middle of the table.

New Delhi: The Global Firepower has released its Military Strength ranking for the year 2026. It is important to note that this is an annual ranking of the military power of 145 countries worldwide.

South Africa is ranked 40th globally in terms of military strength, dropping seven spots from 2024 and remaining unchanged ...