India vs Pakistan military showdown: Who holds the real edge in 2025?

India ranks fourth in the Global Firepower Index 2025 with 1.46 million active troops and an $81 billion defence budget, while Pakistan ranks 12th with 660,000 personnel and a $10 billion allocation. India operates 2,229 aircraft, 4,201 tanks and 293 naval vessels — including two aircraft carriers — outmatching Pakistan’s 1,399 aircraft, 2,627 tanks, and 121 naval assets

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