India-Pakistan military strength compared

While India’s overall military capability significantly exceeds that of Pakistan, the two forces have similar nuclear capabilities

PAKISTAN
Active troops
660,000
Paramilitary police: 291,000

INDIA
Active troops
1.5 million
Paramilitary police: 1.6m

ARMY PERSONNEL
= 50,000
560,000
1.2 million

COMBAT AIRCRAFT
452
730
= 50

MAIN BATTLE TANKS
2,537
3,740
= 200

ARTILLERY
4,619
9,743
= 500


SUBMARINES
8
16

AIRCRAFT CARRIER
0
2

DESTROYERS/FRIGATES
10
27
= 2

NUCLEAR WARHEADS
170
172
= 10

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Sources: Military Balance 2024 via Reuters and AFP, SIPRI Yearbook 2024
Picture: Getty Images