Pakistan’s military is the 13th most powerful amongst 25 armies in the world, as reported by Business Insider.
With a total population of 201,995,540, Pakistan has military personnel amounting to 919,000. Its total aircraft, fighter aircraft and naval assets are 951, 301 and 197 respectively. Pakistan has 2,924 combat tanks. Furthermore, it allocates $7 billion towards its defence budget.
The ranking assesses the diversity of weapons held by each country and pays particular attention to the manpower available. The geography, logistical capacity, available natural resources, and the status of local industry are also taken into account.
While recognised nuclear powers receive a bonus, the nuclear stockpiles are not factored into the score. Moreover, countries that are landlocked are not docked points for lacking a navy, though they are penalised for not having a merchant marine force.
Countries with navies are penalised if there is a lack of diversity in their naval assets. NATO countries get a slight bonus because the alliance would theoretically share resources, but in general, a country’s current political and military leadership was not considered.
“Balance is the key — a large, strong fighting force across land, sea and air backed by a resilient economy and defensible territory along with an efficient infrastructure — such qualities are those used to round out a particular nation’s total fighting strength on paper,” the ranking states.
Below are the top five most powerful militaries in the world according to Business Insider:
1. United States
At the top is the United States as the most powerful army. Its respective statistics are as follows:
With a total population of 323,995,528, the US have military personnel amounting to 2,363,675. Its total aircraft, fighter aircraft and naval assets are 13762, 2296 and 415 (19 aircraft carriers) respectively. The US has 5,884 combat tanks. Furthermore, it allocates $587.8 billion towards its defence budget.
2. Russia
Followed in close is Russia with total military personnel of 3,371,027 for its 142,355,415 population. Dedicating $44.6 billion towards its defence budget, Russia has 3,794 total aircraft strength, 806 fighter aircraft, 20,216 combat tanks and 352 (one aircraft carrier) total naval assets.
3. China
Having total population of 1,373,541,278 China’s total military personnel are 3,712,500. With total aircraft strength 2,955, fighter aircraft 1,271, combat tanks 6,457 and total naval assets 714 (one aircraft carrier), China has secured the third rank. Its defence budget is $161.7 billion.
4. India
For a total population of 1,266,883,598, India has total military personnel of 4,207,250. Its total aircraft strength is 2,102, fighter aircraft 676, combat tanks 4,426 and total naval assets 295 (three aircraft carriers). Its defence budget is $51 billion.
5. France
Coming at last in top 5, France has total military personnel of 387,635 and total population 66,836,154. Its total aircraft strength, fighter aircraft, combat tanks and total naval assets amount to 1,305, 296, 406 and 118 (four aircraft carriers) respectively. France has a total defence budget of $35 billion.
Some other countries ranked on the list are United Kingdom, Japan, Turkey, South Korea, Indonesia, Israel, Iran, Australia, North Korea, Saudi Arabia and Algeria coming in at the 25th spot.
Pakistan army should be ranked on number one army.we respect and salute our army more than any other country because we are Pakistanis.
The best Army as far as its manpower is concerned. It consists of highly skilled , dedicated and professional soldiers. Whole nation is proud of it and loves its Army.
British army Lt. General Patrick Sanders words, “ the gains achieved by Pakistan army against terrorism are breathtaking, these gains have not been achieved in the last 150 years”. Indian army at no. 4, they can’t even control Kashmir, Nagaland with over a million men. Kashmir and Nagaland must be free
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