Coalition Strength: Iran vs Pakistan + Saudi Arabia + Turkey
Iran — 1 country
Pakistan + Saudi Arabia + Turkey — 3 countries
| Iran | Pakistan + Saudi Arabia + Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Military Index | 46.6 | 72.1 |
| Member states | 1 | 3 |
| Active military personnel | 610,000 | 1,272,200 |
| – Reserve troops | 350,000 | 928,700 |
| Military aircraft | 636 | 3,350 |
| – incl. combat aircraft | 295 | 1,152 |
| Military ships | 112 | 340 |
| – incl. aircraft carriers | 0 | 0 |
| – incl. submarines | 2 | 19 |
| Main battle tanks | 1,713 | 5,705 |
| Nuclear warheads | 0 | 170 |
| Combined defense budget | $9.5B | $129B |
Overview
Iran groups 1 country against 3 for Pakistan + Saudi Arabia + Turkey. Pakistan + Saudi Arabia + Turkey fields 1,272,200 active troops combined — 2.1:1 Iran's 610,000. Pakistan + Saudi Arabia + Turkey's combined $129B defense budget is 14:1 that of Iran ($9.5B).
In the air, Iran musters 636 military aircraft (295 combat) against 3,350 (1,152 combat) for Pakistan + Saudi Arabia + Turkey. At sea, the fleets total 112 ships for Iran and 340 for Pakistan + Saudi Arabia + Turkey, including 2 and 19 submarines respectively. On the ground, Iran deploys 1,713 main battle tanks vs 5,705 for Pakistan + Saudi Arabia + Turkey.
Pakistan + Saudi Arabia + Turkey holds a nuclear arsenal of 170 warheads; Iran has none.
Combined Military Index
Country ranking →| Pillar | Weight | Score | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manpower | 15% | 85.9 | 797,000 effective |
| Ground forces | 20% | 72.4 | 1,713 main battle tanks |
| Naval power | 20% | 40.6 | 112 ships, weighted by type |
| Air power | 25% | 58.4 | 636 aircraft, weighted by type & age |
| Nuclear deterrent | 10% | 0.0 | No declared capability |
| Defense budget | 10% | 60.9 | $9.5B combined, PPP-adjusted |
| Readiness | modifier | ×0.94 | Budget per soldier |
| Pillar | Weight | Score | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manpower | 15% | 94.8 | 1,878,240 effective |
| Ground forces | 20% | 85.5 | 5,705 main battle tanks |
| Naval power | 20% | 70.2 | 340 ships, weighted by type |
| Air power | 25% | 81.1 | 3,350 aircraft, weighted by type & age |
| Nuclear deterrent | 10% | 39.5 | 170 warheads |
| Defense budget | 10% | 83.5 | $129B combined, PPP-adjusted |
| Readiness | modifier | ×1.07 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇷 Iran | 47.2 | 610,000 | 636 | 112 | 100% |
| Country | GMI | Troops | Aircraft | Ships | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | 58.0 | 355,200 | 1,067 | 194 | 24% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | 56.0 | 257,000 | 914 | 29 | 68% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan ☢ | 54.3 | 660,000 | 1,369 | 117 | 7% |
Economy & Geography
| Iran | Pakistan + Saudi Arabia + Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 91.6 million | 372.1 million |
| Combined GDP | $475.3 billion | $3.0 trillion |
| GDP per capita | $5,190 | $7,983 |
| Defense share of GDP | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| Land area | 1,531,595 km² | 3,776,012 km² |
| Coastline | 2,440 km | 10,886 km |
| Coalition | Country | Status | Warheads | Deployed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iran | 🇮🇷 Iran | Acquiring | — | — |
| Pakistan + Saudi Arabia + Turkey | 🇹🇷 Turkey | Host | — | 50 |
| Pakistan + Saudi Arabia + Turkey | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | Active | 170 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is stronger, Iran or Pakistan + Saudi Arabia + Turkey?
On the combined Global Military Index, Pakistan + Saudi Arabia + Turkey scores 72.1 against 46.6 for Iran. 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 Iran and Pakistan + Saudi Arabia + Turkey have?
Iran fields 610,000 active military personnel across 1 member state, plus 350,000 reserves. Pakistan + Saudi Arabia + Turkey fields 1,272,200 active personnel and 928,700 reserves.
How much do Iran and Pakistan + Saudi Arabia + Turkey spend on defense?
Combined defense spending reaches $9.5B a year for Iran and $129B for Pakistan + Saudi Arabia + Turkey, summing each member's latest reported military budget.
Who has more military aircraft, Iran or Pakistan + Saudi Arabia + Turkey?
Iran operates 636 military aircraft (295 combat aircraft), while Pakistan + Saudi Arabia + Turkey operates 3,350 (1,152 combat). Each member is counted at its most recent inventory year in the GlobalMilitary.net database.
Do Iran or Pakistan + Saudi Arabia + Turkey have nuclear weapons?
Pakistan + Saudi Arabia + Turkey's members hold 170 nuclear warheads combined; Iran has no nuclear weapons of its own.