In the global military scenario, The naval force constitutes a key element for the defense of the strategic interests of a country. Beyond the number of troops on land or air power, having a solid navy is indispensable to ensure maritime sovereignty. What country of the region was positioned among the great powers of the world?
As stated Global Firepowera website that publishes annually a military power ranking of more than 145 countries, among the most important pieces of a modern army, the destroyers, multifunctional war ships capable of operating both in defensive and offensive missions stand out.
With five operational unitsthe Navy of Mexico is located 9 worldwide, sharing space with high -caliber military powers such as the United States, China, Japan and India.
This situation reflects not only the strategic importance that this country gives to its maritime capacity, but also its leading role in the defense of the Pacific and the Atlantic.
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Mexico has the most powerful naval force in the region
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For their part, destroyers are usually equipped with sophisticated sensor, missile, artillery and torpedo systems. These imposing ships are considered the backbone of the fleets that seek to project power beyond their coasts.
While world powers such as The United States, China and Japan lead the ranking with 81, 50 and 42 destroyers respectively, the situation in Latin America is very different.
Therefore, the possession of this type of ships is especially relevant, although in the region it is usually the exception and not the rule, since very few nations possess them. These are expensive vessels to acquire and maintain, which require a high technological and personal investment highly specialized. Therefore, Mexico’s merit is double.
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World Ranking of Naval Destroyers (2025)
According to Global Fire Power 2025, the world classification of countries with destroyers is as follows:
1) United States – 81
2) China – 50
3) Japan – 42
4) India – 13
5) South Korea – 13
6) France – 11
7) Russia – 10
8) United Kingdom – 6
9) Mexico – 5
10) Taiwan – 4
11) Argentina – 3
12) Australia – 3
13) Italy – 3
