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 | 84.4 |
| 2 | 🇮🇳 India | 68.7 |
| 3 | 🇰🇷 South Korea | 63.3 |
| 4 | 🇯🇵 Japan | 61.4 |
| 5 | 🇹🇷 Turkey | 57.9 |
Largest Air Forces
| # | Country | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇨🇳 China | 3,497 |
| 2 | 🇮🇳 India | 2,217 |
| 3 | 🇰🇷 South Korea | 1,543 |
| 4 | 🇯🇵 Japan | 1,399 |
| 5 | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | 1,369 |
Strongest Navies
| # | Country | Ships |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇨🇳 China | 1,029 |
| 2 | 🇰🇵 North Korea | 385 |
| 3 | 🇯🇵 Japan | 156 |
| 4 | 🇮🇳 India | 297 |
| 5 | 🇰🇷 South Korea | 156 |