Dates stay attached
Each figure should display its reference year or exact as-of date, not merely the page update date.
Country comparison
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Compare reviewed public military indicators with dates, definitions and sources kept visible.
Read before comparing: A larger inventory does not prove readiness, capability or likely outcomes. Values from different reference years are labelled rather than silently treated as equivalent.
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Definitions matter
Active personnel, reserve forces, inventory and operational equipment are not interchangeable measures.
Trace the evidence
Use the source links and methodology notes to understand where a figure came from and how it was handled.
How to read this comparison
Compare the reference date, definition, evidence status and source beside each value. Inventory totals do not establish operational readiness or predict conflict outcomes.