France has surpassed the United Kingdom with a purchasing power of $3.76 trillion, making it a dominant economy that can sustain an elite military. This financial strength allows France to be recognized as a notable military power globally. The evaluation of European countries is based on purchasing power parity (PPP) and includes the 2025 Military Strength Ranking by Global Firepower, which assesses military capabilities through various metrics and categories, ultimately determining the conventional fighting strength of nations.
France's purchasing power stands at $3.76 trillion, making it a leading economy capable of funding an elite military, positioning it as a significant global military power.
The 2025 Military Strength Ranking evaluates countries based on a PowerIndex which incorporates over 60 metrics, including military might and logistical capabilities.
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