Uzbekistan
This nation is not as impressive as you might expect. With only 48,000 active members of the military and 20,000 paramilitary members, their numbers are on the lower end of the spectrum. Even with a single conscription requirement, it seems their numbers just never go upward...
Portugal
With only 6,599 active personnel but 74 aircraft in possession, it's clear that this nation puts more of its efforts into equipment rather than manpower. Ranked as the 52nd most powerful military, certainly, they've got to be doing something right. Just look to the skies to see this country making its mark...