India vs Pakistan 2025: Detailed Military Comparison
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India vs Pakistan 2025: Detailed Military Comparison of War Equipment and Artillery | The Dainik
India vs Pakistan 2025: Detailed Military Comparison of War Equipment and Artillery
Published: Saturday, May 10, 2025 | By The Dainik News Team
As border tensions escalate in 2025, understanding the true military strengths of India and Pakistan is more critical than ever. Here’s a comprehensive, data-driven comparison of both nations’ war equipment, artillery, and strategic capabilities.
Overall Military Strength & Manpower
Category
India 🇮🇳
Pakistan 🇵🇰
Global Military Rank (2025)
4th
12th
Population (2024)
1.4 Billion
245.2 Million
Defence Budget (2025)
$86.1 Billion
$10.2 Billion
Active Military Personnel
1,455,550
654,000
Military Reserve
1,150,000
500,000 (paramilitary)
Air Force Comparison
Airpower Category
India 🇮🇳
Pakistan 🇵🇰
Total Aircraft
2,229
1,399
Fighter Aircraft
513 (Rafale, Su-30MKI, Tejas)
328 (JF-17, F-16)
Attack Aircraft
130
90
Transports
270
64
Trainers
351
565
Special-Mission Aircraft
74
27
Aerial Tankers
6
4
Helicopters
899
373
Attack Helicopters
80
57
Land Warfare: Tanks, Armored Vehicles & Artillery
Category
India 🇮🇳
Pakistan 🇵🇰
Tanks (MBTs)
4,201 (T-90S, Arjun, T-72)
2,627 (Al Khalid-1, VT-4, T-80UD)
Armored Vehicles
148,594
17,516
Self-Propelled Artillery
100 (K9 Vajra, others)
662 (M109A5, others)
Towed Artillery
3,975
2,629
Rocket Projectors/MLRS
264
600
Key Equipment Notes
India fields a mix of Russian-origin and indigenous tanks (T-90S Bhishma, Arjun Mk1A), and modern K9 Vajra howitzers.
Pakistan relies on Chinese-origin MBTs (Al Khalid-1, VT-4) and US-origin M109A5 self-propelled howitzers.
Both countries have advanced air defense: India with S-400 and Barak-8, Pakistan with HQ-9/P and LY-80 systems.
Naval Power Comparison
Category
India 🇮🇳
Pakistan 🇵🇰
Naval Fleet (Total Ships)
293
121
Aircraft Carriers
2 (INS Vikrant, INS Vikramaditya)
0
Submarines
18
8
Destroyers
13
0
Frigates
13
9
Corvettes
23
5
Patrol Vessels
139
46
Minesweepers
3
3
Nuclear & Strategic Capabilities
Category
India 🇮🇳
Pakistan 🇵🇰
Nuclear Warheads (est.)
180
170
Ballistic Missiles
Agni, Prithvi series, BrahMos
Shaheen, Ghauri, Babur
SLBM Capability
Yes (Arihant class)
No
Missile Defense
S-400, Barak-8
HQ-9/P, LY-80
Summary & Strategic Outlook
India’s military outpaces Pakistan’s in almost every category: manpower, equipment, technology, and budget. India’s blue-water navy, advanced air force, and robust defense industry provide a decisive edge. Pakistan, while possessing significant artillery and a credible nuclear deterrent, faces economic and technological limitations. Both nations remain nuclear powers, making any conflict highly consequential for regional and global security.
