Coalition Strength: China + Russia vs Five Eyes
China + Russia — 2 countries
Five Eyes — 5 countries
| China + Russia | Five Eyes | |
|---|---|---|
| Combined ATLAS Index | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| Member states | 2 | 5 |
| Active military personnel | 3,135,000 | 1,605,450 |
| – Reserve troops | 2,010,000 | 942,990 |
| Military aircraft | 10,969 | 14,410 |
| – incl. combat aircraft | 4,319 | 3,353 |
| Military ships | 1,456 | 393 |
| – incl. aircraft carriers | 3 | 11 |
| – incl. submarines | 120 | 84 |
| Main battle tanks | 10,330 | 5,071 |
| Nuclear warheads | 6,040 | 5,267 |
| Combined defense budget | $433B | $1.1T |
Overview
China + Russia groups 2 countries against 5 for Five Eyes. China + Russia fields 3,135,000 active troops combined vs 1,605,450 for Five Eyes. Five Eyes's combined $1.1T defense budget is 2.5:1 that of China + Russia ($433B).
In the air, China + Russia musters 10,969 military aircraft (4,319 combat) against 14,410 (3,353 combat) for Five Eyes. At sea, the fleets total 1,456 ships for China + Russia and 393 for Five Eyes, including 120 and 84 submarines respectively. On the ground, China + Russia deploys 10,330 main battle tanks vs 5,071 for Five Eyes.
Both blocs hold nuclear weapons: China + Russia's members maintain 6,040 warheads and Five Eyes's hold 5,267.
Combined ATLAS Index
Country ranking →| Pillar | Weight | Score | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manpower | 10% | 100.0 | 4,757,700 effective |
| Ground forces | 20% | 100.0 | 10,330 main battle tanks |
| Naval power | 20% | 100.0 | 1,456 ships — the members' SEAS inventory power |
| Air power | 25% | 96.5 | 10,969 aircraft — the members' AIRS inventory power |
| Nuclear deterrent | 10% | 100.0 | 6,040 warheads |
| Defense budget | 15% | 97.8 | $433B combined, PPP-adjusted |
| Availability | modifier | ground ×1.16 · naval ×0.99 · air ×1.01 | Pooled budget per point of each force |
| Pillar | Weight | Score | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manpower | 10% | 94.4 | 2,076,945 effective |
| Ground forces | 20% | 100.0 | 5,071 main battle tanks |
| Naval power | 20% | 100.0 | 393 ships — the members' SEAS inventory power |
| Air power | 25% | 100.0 | 14,410 aircraft — the members' AIRS inventory power |
| Nuclear deterrent | 10% | 99.3 | 5,267 warheads |
| Defense budget | 15% | 100.0 | $1.1T combined, PPP-adjusted |
| Availability | modifier | ground ×1.20 · naval ×1.04 · air ×1.01 | Pooled budget per point of each force |
Combined scores treat each coalition as a single force: raw pillar values (troops, weighted equipment points, warheads, budgets) are summed across members and re-scored on the ATLAS Index scale. Alliance cohesion, geography and logistics are not modeled.
Forces by Domain
Member Forces
| Country | ATLAS | Troops | Aircraft | Ships | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States ☢ | 99.9 | 1,326,050 | 12,891 | 228 | 84% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom ☢ | 52.6 | 144,400 | 712 | 62 | 8% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 38.8 | 58,600 | 367 | 58 | 3% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 37.9 | 67,400 | 396 | 33 | 4% |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 20.4 | 9,000 | 44 | 12 | 0% |
Economy & Geography
| China + Russia | Five Eyes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1.6 billion | 485.9 million |
| Combined GDP | $22.1 trillion | $39.2 trillion |
| GDP per capita | $14,231 | $80,588 |
| Defense share of GDP | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Land area | 25,704,820 km² | 26,379,038 km² |
| Coastline | 52,153 km | 275,327 km |
| Coalition | Country | Status | Warheads | Deployed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China + Russia | 🇨🇳 China | Active | 620 | 34 |
| China + Russia | 🇷🇺 Russia | Active | 5,420 | 1,796 |
| Five Eyes | 🇺🇸 United States | Active | 5,042 | 1,770 |
| Five Eyes | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | Active | 225 | 120 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is stronger, China + Russia or Five Eyes?
On the combined ATLAS Index, Five Eyes scores 100.0 against 100.0 for China + Russia. The score aggregates each bloc's manpower, ground, naval, air, nuclear and budget pillars as if it fought as a single force — it ignores geography, cohesion and logistics, which decide real wars.
How many troops do China + Russia and Five Eyes have?
China + Russia fields 3,135,000 active military personnel across 2 member states, plus 2,010,000 reserves. Five Eyes fields 1,605,450 active personnel and 942,990 reserves.
How much do China + Russia and Five Eyes spend on defense?
Combined defense spending reaches $433B a year for China + Russia and $1.1T for Five Eyes, summing each member's latest reported military budget.
Who has more military aircraft, China + Russia or Five Eyes?
China + Russia operates 10,969 military aircraft (4,319 combat aircraft), while Five Eyes operates 14,410 (3,353 combat). Each member is counted at its most recent inventory year in the GlobalMilitary.net database.
Do China + Russia or Five Eyes have nuclear weapons?
Yes — both. China + Russia's nuclear-armed members hold 6,040 warheads combined, against 5,267 for Five Eyes. Only warheads owned by member states are counted; hosted weapons remain with their owner.