Military Rankings - Asia
Overview
Asia hosts some of the world’s largest and most rapidly modernizing militaries. Territorial disputes in the South China Sea, tensions on the Korean Peninsula, and the India-Pakistan rivalry drive significant defense investments. China’s military buildup is reshaping the regional balance of power.
Top Military Powers
| # | Country | Index |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇨🇳 China | 81.4 |
| 2 | 🇮🇳 India | 74.4 |
| 3 | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | 67.9 |
| 4 | 🇰🇷 South Korea | 66.3 |
| 5 | 🇹🇷 Turkey | 64.9 |
Largest Air Forces
| # | Country | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇨🇳 China | 3,144 |
| 2 | 🇮🇳 India | 2,229 |
| 3 | 🇰🇷 South Korea | 1,592 |
| 4 | 🇯🇵 Japan | 1,443 |
| 5 | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | 1,396 |
Strongest Navies
| # | Country | Ships |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇨🇳 China | 1,010 |
| 2 | 🇰🇵 North Korea | 385 |
| 3 | 🇯🇵 Japan | 154 |
| 4 | 🇮🇳 India | 290 |
| 5 | 🇰🇷 South Korea | 155 |