23-04-2025
For how many days can Pakistan's army stand against India? Here's a look at the military strength of both nations
According to Global Firepower, a well-known organization that ranks military strength globally, India has around 1.44 million active military personnel, making it the second-largest army in the world.
In comparison, Pakistan's military is less than half that size. India also has a much larger paramilitary force, with over 2.5 million personnel, compared to just around 500,000 in Pakistan.
India's firepower includes: 4,500 tanks
538 fighter aircraft
A vast inventory of modern weapons and missile systems
India's military strength score, according to Global Firepower, is 0.1025 (lower is better), while Pakistan's is 0.1695—showing a significant gap in overall power. Indian Army's ground strength 1.44 million active troops
1.15 million in reserve
25 lakh+ paramilitary forces
On the ground, India's Army is equipped with advanced battle gear like: Arjun Main Battle Tanks
T-90 'Bhim' Tanks
Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launchers
BrahMos Cruise Missiles
Howitzers and other modern artillery
India's military isn't just about numbers—it's also backed by strong technology, manufacturing, and strategic positioning. In short, while both countries have powerful armies, India's military is larger, more advanced, and better equipped across all three forces—Army, Navy, and Air Force. If a war were ever to occur, it's widely believed that Pakistan wouldn't be able to hold out for long against India's full-scale military capabilities.
