Coalition Strength: China + Russia vs Five Eyes
China + Russia — 2 countries
Five Eyes — 5 countries
| China + Russia | Five Eyes | |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Military Index | 92.0 | 100.0 |
| Member states | 2 | 5 |
| Active military personnel | 3,135,000 | 1,605,450 |
| – Reserve troops | 2,010,000 | 942,990 |
| Military aircraft | 8,031 | 14,181 |
| – incl. combat aircraft | 3,567 | 3,287 |
| Military ships | 1,488 | 412 |
| – incl. aircraft carriers | 3 | 13 |
| – incl. submarines | 124 | 85 |
| Main battle tanks | 12,550 | 5,016 |
| Nuclear warheads | 6,059 | 5,267 |
| Combined defense budget | $433.3 billion | $1.1 trillion |
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 $1092B defense budget is 2.5x that of China + Russia ($433B).
In the air, China + Russia musters 8,031 military aircraft (3,567 combat) against 14,181 (3,287 combat) for Five Eyes. At sea, the fleets total 1,488 ships for China + Russia and 412 for Five Eyes, including 124 and 85 submarines respectively. On the ground, China + Russia deploys 12,550 main battle tanks vs 5,016 for Five Eyes.
Both blocs hold nuclear weapons: China + Russia's members maintain 6,059 warheads and Five Eyes's hold 5,267.
Combined Military Index
Country ranking →| Pillar | Weight | Score | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manpower | 15% | 100.0 | 4,757,700 effective |
| Ground forces | 20% | 93.1 | 12,550 main battle tanks |
| Naval power | 20% | 100.0 | 1,488 ships, weighted by type |
| Air power | 25% | 99.1 | 8,031 aircraft, weighted by type & age |
| Nuclear deterrent | 10% | 100.0 | 6,059 warheads |
| Defense budget | 10% | 98.8 | $433B combined, PPP-adjusted |
| Readiness | modifier | ×1.09 | Budget per soldier |
| Pillar | Weight | Score | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manpower | 15% | 95.8 | 2,076,945 effective |
| Ground forces | 20% | 100.0 | 5,016 main battle tanks |
| Naval power | 20% | 100.0 | 412 ships, weighted by type |
| Air power | 25% | 100.0 | 14,181 aircraft, weighted by type & age |
| Nuclear deterrent | 10% | 99.3 | 5,267 warheads |
| Defense budget | 10% | 100.0 | $1092B combined, PPP-adjusted |
| Readiness | modifier | ×1.20 | Budget per soldier |
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 Global Military Index scale. Alliance cohesion, geography and logistics are not modeled.
Forces by Domain
Member Forces
| Country | GMI | Troops | Aircraft | Ships | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States ☢ | 99.8 | 1,326,050 | 12,784 | 234 | 84% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom ☢ | 62.1 | 144,400 | 640 | 65 | 8% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 51.5 | 58,600 | 355 | 43 | 3% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 49.7 | 67,400 | 355 | 66 | 4% |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 19.6 | 9,000 | 47 | 4 | 0% |
Economy & Geography
| China + Russia | Five Eyes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1.6 billion | 483.1 million |
| Combined GDP | $20.9 trillion | $36.7 trillion |
| GDP per capita | $13,473 | $75,962 |
| Defense share of GDP | 2.1% | 3.0% |
| 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 | 600 | 24 |
| China + Russia | 🇷🇺 Russia | Active | 5,459 | 1,718 |
| 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 Global Military Index, Five Eyes scores 100.0 against 92.0 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 $1092B for Five Eyes, summing each member's latest reported military budget.
Who has more military aircraft, China + Russia or Five Eyes?
China + Russia operates 8,031 military aircraft (3,567 combat aircraft), while Five Eyes operates 14,181 (3,287 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 6,059 warheads combined, against 5,267 for Five Eyes. Only warheads owned by member states are counted; hosted weapons remain with their owner.