Brazil Outranks Germany in Military Power — but Not for Long

2026-03-10 - 12:03

Key Points — Brazil ranks 11th in the 2026 Global Firepower Index, placing it above Israel (15th), Iran (16th), and Germany (14th), and cementing its position as the dominant military power in the Southern Hemisphere. — A 2026 defense budget of $26.2 billion — a 6.3% increase — now exceeds the combined military spending of