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have you ever wondered how the european union (eu), with its 28 countries, would fare against russia, a military powerhouse? let's dive into this hypothetical match-up and explore the military capabilities of both sides.
the european union: a military force to be reckoned with
the eu is not just an economic powerhouse, but it also boasts a significant military presence. with a combined gdp of nearly $19 trillion dollars, the eu spends about 1.5 percent of that amount on defense, totaling a whopping 226 billion dollars. this massive number is still substantially smaller than the 664 billion dollars the united states spends on defense. however, the eu has a population of 508 million people, 1.4 million of whom are active military personnel. it also has another 1.7 million people as reserves.
russia: the world's second largest military
russia is indisputably the world's most powerful military behind the u.s. with a gdp of 1.9 trillion dollars, russia spends $47 billion on its defense budget. russia has a population of 144 million people, with 1 million active military personnel and 2 million reserves. russia's military is well-equipped and military-minded, making it a formidable opponent.
comparing military equipment
the eu has a total of 1,200 combat aircraft, 3,000 armored fighting vehicles, and 1,000 main battle tanks. russia, on the other hand, has 1,600 combat aircraft, 23,000 armored fighting vehicles, and 13,000 main battle tanks. while the eu has a significant number of military personnel, russia has a much larger number of military equipment.
the role of the u.k., france, germany, and italy
the u.k., france, germany, and italy are all considered military powerhouses in themselves, and each country is a european union member. the u.k. may have just brexited, but the divorce from the eu won't be final until march 2019. these countries have a significant impact on the eu's military capabilities, and their involvement in any conflict would be crucial.
conclusion
in conclusion, while the eu has a significant military presence, russia's military is well-equipped and military-minded, making it a formidable opponent. the eu's military capabilities are bolstered by the military powerhouses of the u.k., france, germany, and italy. however, russia's larger number of military equipment gives it an advantage in any hypothetical match-up.
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