military power; armed force
Refers to the capacity to use physical or military force, often in political or strategic contexts. Can also imply the threat of force.
That country chose a solution by military force.
Before resorting to armed force, we should continue discussions.
With negotiations broken down, the likelihood of the two countries resorting to force increased.
The government suppressed the uprising by force.
It was diplomacy backed by military power.
The threat of armed force from the neighboring country continues.
armed diplomacy
armed intervention