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Top 10 Military Powers in the World 2020 Top 10 Military Powers in the World 2020 It may be half a year away, but military planners around the world are always looking ahead, and the year 2020 will prove pivotal for many of the world's militaries. With the possibility of another major conflicting Europe brewing, and China seeking to economically damage the US for its support of Taiwan, national priorities have been shifting for the last year. 5. France France looks set to retain its spot in the world’s top 5, even despite very strong gains on the behalf of the Japanese military which currently sits- and is set to remain at- the number 6 spot. The United States has long complained of European nations not meeting the NATO goal of 2% of GDP spent on defense, which is meant to ensure that NATO remains strong without the need for the US to carry most of the burden. France has officially stepped up to that challenge, aiming to hit 2% of GDP by 2020 or 2025 at the la...