army — An army is a large organized group of people who are armed and trained to fight on land in a war. Most armies are organized and controlled by governments.
combatant — A combatant is a person, group, or country that takes part in the fighting in a war.
fighting — fit to fight: a boxer who's no longer in fighting shape.
martial — inclined or disposed to war; warlike: The ancient Romans were a martial people.
militant — vigorously active and aggressive, especially in support of a cause: militant reformers.
warmongering — the practices and principles of a warmonger.
aggressive — An aggressive person or animal has a quality of anger and determination that makes them ready to attack other people.
armed — Someone who is armed is carrying a weapon, usually a gun.
combative — A person who is combative is aggressive and eager to fight or argue.
