India vs Pakistan Military Comparison 2025

Published Date: July 28, 2025

As of 2025, India and Pakistan continue to maintain significant military forces, reflecting their ongoing strategic rivalry. This comparison provides an overview of their respective military capabilities, including manpower, defense budgets, land, air, naval forces, and nuclear arsenals.

Manpower

• India: 1.45 million active personnel, 1.15 million reserves
• Pakistan: 654,000 active personnel, 550,000 reserves

Defense Budget (2025)

• India: $78 billion
• Pakistan: $11 billion

Land Forces

• India: 4,500+ tanks, 9,000+ armored vehicles, 4,000+ artillery pieces
• Pakistan: 3,400+ tanks, 2,500+ armored vehicles, 2,000+ artillery pieces

Air Force

• India: 2,200+ aircraft (Sukhoi-30MKI, Rafale, Mirage 2000, etc.)
• Pakistan: 1,300+ aircraft (JF-17, F-16, Mirage III/V, etc.)

Naval Power

• India: 1 aircraft carrier, 10 destroyers, 15 submarines, 20 frigates
• Pakistan: No carrier, 8 submarines, 10 frigates

Nuclear Arsenal

• India: Estimated 160-170 warheads, no-first-use policy
• Pakistan: Estimated 165-175 warheads, first-use policy

Conclusion

India maintains a significant advantage over Pakistan in terms of manpower, defense budget, and overall military assets. However, both nations possess credible nuclear deterrents and continue to modernize their forces. The strategic balance in South Asia remains delicate, with both countries emphasizing defense preparedness amidst ongoing regional tensions.

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