Pakistan vs India Military Power Comparison (2025)
Pakistan vs India Military Power Comparison (2025)
Comprehensive analysis of defense capabilities with 2025 projections
Key Comparative Highlights
Defense Budget: India ($82B) vs Pakistan ($11.2B) - India spends ~7.3x more
Active Personnel: India (1.46M) maintains 2.2:1 advantage over Pakistan (654K)
Nuclear Arsenal: Comparable sizes (Pakistan ~175, India ~180 warheads)
Technological Edge: India leads in indigenous defense production (Tejas, Agni-V, Vikrant)
Pakistan
Land Forces (2025 Projection)
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Army Strength
| Category | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Active Troops | 654,000 | +5% from 2024 |
| Main Battle Tanks | 3,850 | VT-4 & Al-Khalid II added |
| Artillery | 3,500 | SH-15 procurement complete |
| Combat Drones | 120+ | Burraq, Shahpar-2 |
Key Modernizations
VT-4 Tanks - 300+ Chinese MBTs delivered
Al-Khalid II - Indigenous upgrade with ERA
SH-15 Howitzers - 236 units operational
LY-80 - Medium-range SAM coverage
Missile Systems
Shaheen-III (2,750km nuclear capable)
Babur-1B (900km cruise missile)
Nasr (Tactical nuke, 70km)
Ababeel (MIRV capable, 2,200km)
Air Power (2025 Projection)
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Pakistan Air Force
| Category | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Total Aircraft | 1,450 | +1% from 2024 |
| Fighters | 395 | JF-17 Block 3 dominant |
| AWACS | 8 | ZDK-03 + SAAB 2000 |
| UCAVs | 90+ | Shahpar-3 operational |
Key Upgrades
JF-17 Block 3 - 50+ with AESA radar
F-16V Upgrade - 18 jets modernized
PL-15E - 145km BVR missile
Ra'ad-II - 600km nuclear ALCM
Naval Power (2025 Projection)
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Pakistan Navy
| Category | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Total Ships | 120 | +5 from 2024 |
| Submarines | 9 | Hangor-class arriving |
| Frigates | 10 | Type 054A/P complete |
| Maritime Patrol | 15 | ATR-72 MPAs |
Key Additions
Hangor-class - 2/8 AIP subs delivered
Type 054A/P - 4 stealth frigates
Babur-3 - Sub-launched nuclear cruise
Jinnah-class - New corvette program
Strategic Forces (2025)
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Nuclear & Missile Capability
| Feature | Details | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated Warheads | 170-175 | Fastest growing arsenal |
| Delivery Systems | Land, Air, Sea | Complete triad |
| Missile Range | 70km - 2,750km | Shaheen-III top range |
| MIRV Tech | Ababeel | Under development |
Doctrine
First Use Policy - Against conventional threats
TNW Focus - Nasr for battlefield use
Second Strike - Babur-3 sea-based
India
Land Forces (2025 Projection)
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Army Strength
| Category | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Active Troops | 1,460,000 | Largest volunteer force |
| Main Battle Tanks | 4,800 | T-90MS upgrades |
| Artillery | 4,300 | K9 Vajra expansion |
| Combat Drones | 250+ | Rustom-II induction |
Key Modernizations
T-90MS - 1,600+ upgraded tanks
Arjun MK-1A - 118 ordered
K9 Vajra-T - 100 more by 2025
S-400 - 3/5 regiments deployed
Missile Systems
Agni-V (5,000km ICBM)
Pralay (500km quasi-ballistic)
BrahMos-ER (600km cruise)
Pinaka-ER (120km rockets)
Air Power (2025 Projection)
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Indian Air Force
| Category | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Total Aircraft | 2,300 | +4% from 2024 |
| Fighters | 580 | Rafale dominant |
| AWACS | 7 | Netra + Phalcon |
| UCAVs | 180+ | Rustom-II operational |
Key Upgrades
Rafale F4 - 36 jets operational
Tejas MK-1A - First squadron
S-400 - Full coverage by 2025
Meteor - 150km BVR missile
Naval Power (2025 Projection)
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Indian Navy
| Category | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Total Ships | 310 | +15 from 2024 |
| Submarines | 20 | Kalvari-class complete |
| Aircraft Carriers | 2 | Vikrant fully operational |
| Destroyers | 12 | Visakhapatnam-class |
Key Additions
INS Vikrant - Full operational status
Project 75I - 6 AIP subs ordered
BrahMos-NG - Lightweight version
P-15B - 4 stealth destroyers
Strategic Forces (2025)
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Nuclear & Missile Capability
| Feature | Details | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated Warheads | 170-180 | Steady growth |
| Delivery Systems | Land, Air, Sea | Complete triad |
| Missile Range | 150km - 5,000km | Agni-V top range |
| MIRV Tech | Agni-VI (Dev) | Under testing |
Doctrine
No First Use - But with exceptions
Massive Retaliation - Counter-value focus
Sea-Based Deterrent - Arihant-class SSBNs
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