How do India and Pakistan’s armies and nuclear arsenals compare to each other?
Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent
Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.
A comparison of India and Pakistan’s armies and nuclear arsenals
- The targeted cross-border strikes between India and Pakistan have raised concerns about a potential war between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
- India's military is significantly larger than Pakistan's, ranked fourth globally compared to Pakistan's twelfth position by think tank Global Firepower.
- India's defence spending is substantially higher than Pakistan's, and it possesses more tanks and aircraft.
- Both countries have similar nuclear capabilities, with India possessing an estimated 172 warheads and Pakistan around 170.
- While India has a military advantage, a prolonged conflict would strain both nations and potentially expose India to risks from China.