Top 8 Most Largest Armies in The World

As of recent data, the largest armies in the world are typically measured by the number of active military personnel.

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Brazil The Brazilian Armed Forces have approximately 340,000 active-duty personnel. This number includes the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

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Vietnam The Vietnam People's Army has around 482,000 active-duty personnel. This includes the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

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Top 9 Most Powerful Armies in the World

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