| China | Quad | |
|---|---|---|
| Combined ATLAS Index | 89.9 | 100.0 |
| Member states | 1 | 4 |
| Active military personnel | 2,035,000 | 3,107,400 |
| – Reserve troops | 510,000 | 2,050,870 |
| Military aircraft | 6,341 | 17,052 |
| – incl. combat aircraft | 3,222 | 3,981 |
| Military ships | 1,005 | 788 |
| – incl. aircraft carriers | 3 | 15 |
| – incl. submarines | 62 | 112 |
| Main battle tanks | 6,800 | 9,437 |
| Nuclear warheads | 620 | 5,232 |
| Combined defense budget | $281B | $1.1T |
Overview
China groups 1 country against 4 for Quad. China fields 2,035,000 active troops combined vs 3,107,400 for Quad. Quad's combined $1.1T defense budget is 3.9:1 that of China ($281B).
In the air, China musters 6,341 military aircraft (3,222 combat) against 17,052 (3,981 combat) for Quad. At sea, the fleets total 1,005 ships for China and 788 for Quad, including 62 and 112 submarines respectively. On the ground, China deploys 6,800 main battle tanks vs 9,437 for Quad.
Both blocs hold nuclear weapons: China's members maintain 620 warheads and Quad's hold 5,232.
Combined ATLAS Index
Country ranking →| Pillar | Weight | Score | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manpower | 10% | 100.0 | 2,740,000 effective |
| Ground forces | 20% | 94.2 | 6,800 main battle tanks |
| Naval power | 20% | 95.5 | 1,005 ships — the members' SEAS inventory power |
| Air power | 25% | 88.7 | 6,341 aircraft — the members' AIRS inventory power |
| Nuclear deterrent | 10% | 58.2 | 620 warheads |
| Defense budget | 15% | 86.0 | $281B combined, PPP-adjusted |
| Availability | modifier | ground ×1.15 · naval ×0.98 · air ×0.98 | Pooled budget per point of each force |
| Pillar | Weight | Score | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manpower | 10% | 100.0 | 4,622,060 effective |
| Ground forces | 20% | 100.0 | 9,437 main battle tanks |
| Naval power | 20% | 100.0 | 788 ships — the members' SEAS inventory power |
| Air power | 25% | 100.0 | 17,052 aircraft — the members' AIRS inventory power |
| Nuclear deterrent | 10% | 99.1 | 5,232 warheads |
| Defense budget | 15% | 100.0 | $1.1T combined, PPP-adjusted |
| Availability | modifier | ground ×1.20 · naval ×1.03 · air ×1.02 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China ☢ | 89.9 | 2,035,000 | 6,341 | 1,005 | 100% |
| Country | ATLAS | Troops | Aircraft | Ships | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States ☢ | 100.0 | 1,326,050 | 13,004 | 233 | 84% |
| 🇮🇳 India ☢ | 69.7 | 1,475,750 | 2,256 | 353 | 7% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 52.6 | 247,000 | 1,410 | 158 | 5% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 38.8 | 58,600 | 382 | 44 | 3% |
Economy & Geography
| China | Quad | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1.4 billion | 1.9 billion |
| Combined GDP | $18.7 trillion | $38.4 trillion |
| GDP per capita | $13,303 | $19,795 |
| Defense share of GDP | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Land area | 9,326,410 km² | 20,118,894 km² |
| Coastline | 14,500 km | 82,435 km |
| Coalition | Country | Status | Warheads | Deployed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 🇨🇳 China | Active | 620 | 34 |
| Quad | 🇺🇸 United States | Active | 5,042 | 1,770 |
| Quad | 🇮🇳 India | Active | 190 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is stronger, China or Quad?
On the combined ATLAS Index, Quad scores 100.0 against 89.9 for China. 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 and Quad have?
China fields 2,035,000 active military personnel across 1 member state, plus 510,000 reserves. Quad fields 3,107,400 active personnel and 2,050,870 reserves.
How much do China and Quad spend on defense?
Combined defense spending reaches $281B a year for China and $1.1T for Quad, summing each member's latest reported military budget.
Who has more military aircraft, China or Quad?
China operates 6,341 military aircraft (3,222 combat aircraft), while Quad operates 17,052 (3,981 combat). Each member is counted at its most recent inventory year in the GlobalMilitary.net database.
Do China or Quad have nuclear weapons?
Yes — both. China's nuclear-armed members hold 620 warheads combined, against 5,232 for Quad. Only warheads owned by member states are counted; hosted weapons remain with their owner.