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News18
26-06-2025
- Business
- News18
Which Country Has Most Tanks In 2025? India In Top 5
Last Updated: China's rise to the top in 2025 with 6,800 tanks, overtaking the US and Russia, is due to rapid military modernisation, domestic production, and AI integration in warfare Amid growing global security concerns, many countries have significantly increased their defence spending, focusing on strengthening their military capabilities. According to the Global Firepower 2025 report, several nations have expanded their tank fleets. India ranks fifth in the world, while its hostile neighbour Pakistan has dropped to seventh place. According to the Global Firepower Rankings 2025, the top 10 countries based on tank fleet strength are: Rank Country Number of Tanks 1 China 6,800 2 Russia 5,750 3 United States 4,640 4 North Korea 4,344 5 India 4,201 6 Egypt 3,620 7 Pakistan 2,627 8 Türkiye 2,238 9 South Korea 2,236 10 Iran 1,713 India's Well-Balanced And Strategically Deployed Tank Force India's tank force, consisting primarily of T-90, T-72, and Arjun tanks, is geared towards maintaining a balance on both its western border with Pakistan and northern border with China. With 4,201 tanks, India not only surpasses Pakistan but also stands as one of the world's largest tank forces. Despite lagging behind, Pakistan, with 2,627 tanks, remains a significant threat. Pakistan's rapidly modernising tank units and military support from China, including the incorporation of new technology like VT-4 tanks, continue to enhance its capabilities. Why Are Tanks Still Important Tanks remain vital in conventional warfare, despite the prominence of drones, missiles, and cyber warfare in recent years. Tanks provide heavy firepower, can operate in difficult terrain, and offer strong support to infantry. The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict underscores their continued importance. China's Massive Leap In Armoured Power China's remarkable rise to the number one position with 6,800 tanks in 2025, surpassing traditional giants like the US and Russia, can be attributed to rapid military modernisation, domestic tank production, and the integration of AI technology. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated!
Indian Express
19-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Top 10 naval powers in the world (2025): Where does Indian Navy rank?
Top 10 Powerful and Strongest Navy in the World 2025: Amid rising geopolitical uncertainty, there has been a rise in global military expenditure to $2718 billion, with the share of global gross domestic product (GDP) devoted to the military increasing to 2.5 per cent last year. In addition to air forces and military personnel, having a formidable presence of naval powers is crucial, as it protects a country's shores from threats, deters potential aggressors, and maintains stability and peace in international waters. The United States Navy continues to dominate as the most powerful naval force in the world, followed closely by China's rapidly expanding People's Liberation Army Navy, Russia, and India, each rapidly modernising and expanding their fleets to enhance strategic reach and maritime dominance In the 2025 Global Firepower rankings, we look at the strongest navy fleets globally by tonnage, as it offers a more accurate measure of a country's maritime power than simply counting the number of ships. Source: Global Firepower Rankings 2025 When evaluating naval fleet strength based on the total number of warships and submarines, China has the largest fleet, comprising a total of 700 vessels. The United States follows with 440, and Russia ranks third with 419. Interestingly, Sweden and Indonesia also make it into the global top five, with fleet strengths of 331 and 308, respectively. This is noteworthy since they rank 42nd and 11th, respectively, in terms of naval tonnage. The US is the world's leading naval power, with the TrV (True Value Rating) being the highest at 323.9, with Russia and China having significant naval capabilities. Following the US, China has emerged as a major naval and maritime power, and notably, it leads in the Indo-Pacific region with 319.8 TrV, whereas India ranks a distant second regionally and seventh globally, with a TrV of 100.5. In the Global Firepower Rankings 2025, following the USA and China, India stands in the 5th position globally, with its fleet total tonnage of 593,603 tonnes, and secures the 6th position with 293 vessels based on fleet strength. Meanwhile, Pakistan ranks 27th with 121 vessels in terms of fleet strength and 28th with a total tonnage of 111,715 tonnes.
