Italy
Despite the population of this major first-world nation, its actual military size is relatively impressive. The country is ranked as the 12th most powerful military in the world. The advanced economy of Italy makes their military very strong, as does the various manufacturing industries based there.
Egypt
The Egyptian Armed Forces are 340,000 strong and ready to show their skills. The nation established armed forces during the reign of Muhammad Ali Pasha in 1803. Now, centuries later, the army has 4624 tanks, 1133 planes, and 245 naval vessels in its possession. Talk about a come-up!