Sat Nov 30 11:43:56 UTC 2024: ## India-Pakistan Military Strength Compared: A Look at the Numbers

**LAHORE** – India and Pakistan’s long-standing rivalry, dating back to 1947, continues to cast a shadow over the region. While Pakistan has launched multiple attacks on India, it has consistently been outmatched militarily. According to the Fire Power Index, Pakistan ranks as the world’s ninth strongest military power, while India holds the fourth position.

This disparity is reflected in the numbers. Pakistan boasts an army of approximately 654,000 personnel, along with thousands of tanks, armored vehicles, and fighter jets. Its air force comprises 1,434 aircraft, including 387 fighter jets, compared to India’s 606. Pakistan also possesses 60 transport aircraft, 549 trainer aircraft, 4 aerial tankers, and 352 helicopters, while India’s helicopter fleet numbers 869, including 40 attack helicopters compared to Pakistan’s 57.

On the ground, Pakistan’s army has 3,742 tanks and 50,523 armored vehicles, significantly fewer than India’s 151,248. However, Pakistan surpasses India in self-propelled artillery (752 vs. 140), while India has a slight edge in towed artillery (3243 vs. 3238). Pakistan also has 602 mobile rocket launchers.

At sea, Pakistan’s navy, ranked 32nd globally, has 114 vessels, including 8 submarines, 9 frigates, and 69 patrol ships. India possesses a far larger fleet of 294 vessels and operates 2 aircraft carriers, while Pakistan has none.

Both countries possess a range of missiles, with Pakistan naming many after historical figures who fought against India. These include short-range ballistic missiles such as the Abdali, Ghaznavi, Hatf-1, and Shaheen-1.

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