Tensions and fears of a significant military conflict between nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan remain high, with continuous ceasefire violations by Pakistan in Kashmir and a heightened danger of terrorist activities by Pakistan-based terrorist&nbsp;organisations. 
 
Although India's conventional forces are far more powerful than Pakistan's, the two nations' nuclear arsenals are comparable. 
 
The transfer of Islamist forces and proxy organisations from Afghanistan to Kashmir threatens to exacerbate border conflict. 
 
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In the last seventy years, the two armies have battled four times. 
 
In the current scenario, there is a red line somewhere, albeit a hypothetical one, that if crossed might lead to war. 
 
According to the most recent study from Global Firepower Ranking, the military might of India and Pakistan is completely unmatched. 
 
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In terms of the total power index, India is only behind the United States, Russia, and China, while Pakistan is far behind in 10th place. 
 
This is how their militaries compare:

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	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td>Countries</td>
			<td>India</td>
			<td>Pakistan</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Global Firepower&nbsp;ranking</td>
			<td>4</td>
			<td>10</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Active personnel</td>
			<td>1,455,550</td>
			<td>654,000</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Defence budget</td>
			<td>$73,650,000,000</td>
			<td>$12,275,000,000</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Fighter aircraft</td>
			<td>542</td>
			<td>357</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Helicopters</td>
			<td>775</td>
			<td>331</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Combat Tank strength</td>
			<td>4730</td>
			<td>2680</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Submarines</td>
			<td>17</td>
			<td>9</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Naval Destroyers</td>
			<td>10</td>
			<td>0</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Airports</td>
			<td>346</td>
			<td>151</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Ports &amp; Terminals</td>
			<td>13</td>
			<td>2</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Aircraft Carriers</td>
			<td>1</td>
			<td>0</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

(Source: globalfirepower.com) 
 
Pakistan lags considerably below India's military might on every metric, including land, air, and sea.

In comparison to the Indian military, Pakistan has just half the personnel. Pakistan cannot compete with India in terms of battle tanks or other munitions.

Being 'aggressive' was Pakistan's way of life — their arrogance led to a series of blundering miscalculations, a series of humiliating setbacks, and the gradual realisation that their war machine was not as effective as they believed it was.

The feeling of shame leads to bad behaviour and immoral types of combat, one of which is terrorism. Pakistan is currently unclear about how to defend its land, so it is creating religious mercenaries with barbaric beliefs in order to achieve an impossible objective.

The Pakistan Army has repeatedly humiliated its people while maintaining control over them by denying them education and keeping them religiously enslaved. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

Tensions and fears of a significant military conflict between nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan remain high, with continuous ceasefire violations by Pakistan in Kashmir and a heightened danger of terrorist activities by Pakistan-based terrorist organisations.

Tensions and fears of a significant military conflict between nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan remain high, with continuous ceasefire violations by Pakistan in Kashmir and a heightened danger of terrorist activities by Pakistan-based terrorist organisations. Although India's conventional forces are far more powerful than Pakistan's, the two nations' nuclear arsenals are comparable. The transfer of Islamist forces and proxy organisations from Afghanistan to Kashmir threatens to exacerbate border conflict. Also read | How is the tea? Internet wonders if India trolled Pakistan by giving tea to captured terrorist In the last seventy years, the two armies have battled four times. In the current scenario, there is a red line somewhere, albeit a hypothetical one, that if crossed might lead to war. According to the most recent study from Global Firepower Ranking, the military might of India and Pakistan is completely unmatched. Also read | There is peace in Kashmir, Pakistan Army misguides us, says arrested teenage terrorist In terms of the total power index, India is only behind the United States, Russia, and China, while Pakistan is far behind in 10th place. This is how their militaries compare: Countries India Pakistan Global Firepower ranking 4 10 Active personnel 1,455,550 654,000 Defence budget $73,650,000,000 $12,275,000,000 Fighter aircraft 542 357 Helicopters 775 331 Combat Tank strength 4730 2680 Submarines 17 9 Naval Destroyers 10 0 Airports 346 151 Ports & Terminals 13 2 Aircraft Carriers 1 0 (Source: globalfirepower.com) Pakistan lags considerably below India's military might on every metric, including land, air, and sea. In comparison to the Indian military, Pakistan has just half the personnel. Pakistan cannot compete with India in terms of battle tanks or other munitions. Being 'aggressive' was Pakistan's way of life — their arrogance led to a series of blundering miscalculations, a series of humiliating setbacks, and the gradual realisation that their war machine was not as effective as they believed it was. The feeling of shame leads to bad behaviour and immoral types of combat, one of which is terrorism. Pakistan is currently unclear about how to defend its land, so it is creating religious mercenaries with barbaric beliefs in order to achieve an impossible objective. The Pakistan Army has repeatedly humiliated its people while maintaining control over them by denying them education and keeping them religiously enslaved. (With inputs from agencies)

India Army vs Pakistan Army: How two military forces stack up against each other

Pakistan has been whipping up <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/article-370-abrogation-in-jammu-and-kashmir-puts-pakistan-in-a-tight-spot-242885">hysteria over Kashmir </a>ever since the Indian government revoked the special status of the state.

There are reports of Pakistan moving more aircraft and troops to its forward bases close to Ladakh near the LoC.

The two armies have clashed four times in the past seventy years.&nbsp;

At the present situation, there is a red line somewhere, notional of course, which, if crossed, could lead to the war.&nbsp;

Here is how their militaries stack up.

In the latest report released by Global Firepower&nbsp;ranking, there is absolutely no match between the military might of India and Pakistan.

While India is only behind the US, Russia and China in terms of the overall power index Pakistan is far behind on the 17th position.

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On every parameter, be it land, air or sea, Pakistan languishes far behind India's military power.

Pakistan barely has half the manpower as compared to the Indian military.

Be it combat tanks or other ammunition Pakistan does not match up to India.

Even when both nations are compared based on airpower India has at least 700 more aircraft than its neighbour.

In terms of naval strength, while India already has an aircraft career on the high seas and a second one likely to be inducted in the next few years, Pakistan is yet to get its first.

In terms of submarines and naval destroyers, the matchup couldn't be more mismatched.

Maybe it is about time Pakistan focuses more on its fragile economy and not on aggressive rhetoric. Because 'Naya Pakistan' would not even be close to new India in any way.

Pakistan has been whipping up hysteria over Kashmir ever since the Indian government revoked the special status of the state. There are reports of Pakistan moving more aircraft and troops to its forward bases close to Ladakh near the LoC.

Pakistan has been whipping up hysteria over Kashmir ever since the Indian government revoked the special status of the state. There are reports of Pakistan moving more aircraft and troops to its forward bases close to Ladakh near the LoC. The two armies have clashed four times in the past seventy years. At the present situation, there is a red line somewhere, notional of course, which, if crossed, could lead to the war. Here is how their militaries stack up. In the latest report released by Global Firepower ranking, there is absolutely no match between the military might of India and Pakistan. While India is only behind the US, Russia and China in terms of the overall power index Pakistan is far behind on the 17th position. On every parameter, be it land, air or sea, Pakistan languishes far behind India's military power. Pakistan barely has half the manpower as compared to the Indian military. Be it combat tanks or other ammunition Pakistan does not match up to India. Even when both nations are compared based on airpower India has at least 700 more aircraft than its neighbour. In terms of naval strength, while India already has an aircraft career on the high seas and a second one likely to be inducted in the next few years, Pakistan is yet to get its first. In terms of submarines and naval destroyers, the matchup couldn't be more mismatched. Maybe it is about time Pakistan focuses more on its fragile economy and not on aggressive rhetoric. Because 'Naya Pakistan' would not even be close to new India in any way.

How India's military might stacks up against Pakistan's: A comparative study

&nbsp;Chinese observers <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/maldives-turns-down-indian-invite-to-naval-exercise-34200">speaking to state-run newspaper Global Times</a> said today that India&#39;s new Naval initiative exercise Milan&nbsp;consisting of 23 countries is a &quot;provocative&quot; gesture which will &quot;not benefit the development of Sino-Indian relations&quot;.

Hu Zhiyong,<a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/what-is-a-lifetime-adventure-for-you-is-a-daily-routine-for-us-defence-of-andaman-and-nicobar-islands-exercise-danx-564"> a research fellow at the Institute of International</a> Relations of the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences, told the Global Times that Milan(trust) exercise is &quot;larger than ever&quot;, adding, &quot;India is provoking China.&quot;

The Maldives has already turned down India&#39;s request to join the exercise to be held in the &nbsp;Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The exercise will last for eight days.

The countries taking part include &nbsp;Australia, Malaysia, Mauritius, Myanmar, New Zealand, Oman, Vietnam, Thailand, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya and Cambodia.

The initiative started in 1995 is a biennial gathering on navies of the Indian Ocean region. According to the Indian Navy, &nbsp;eight Milan exercise has been held so far.

The Global Times said the nations not mentioned include South Africa, Philippines, Mozambique, Brunei, Papua New Guinea, Seychelles and Timor Leste.

Hu Zhiyong told Global Times that the conflict between India and China has now extended beyond land to the sea, asserting that China should be prepared for a &quot;military response&quot;.

The newspaper also reported on India recent missile tests - Agni V which could &quot;reach the northernmost parts of China&quot;, it said.

Zhao said leaders of the two countries should meet and seek dialogue to resolve sensitive issues.

 
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The Maldives has already turned down India's request to join the exercise to be held in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Chinese observers speaking to state-run newspaper Global Times said today that India's new Naval initiative exercise Milan consisting of 23 countries is a "provocative" gesture which will "not benefit the development of Sino-Indian relations". Hu Zhiyong, a research fellow at the Institute of International Relations of the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences, told the Global Times that Milan(trust) exercise is "larger than ever", adding, "India is provoking China." The Maldives has already turned down India's request to join the exercise to be held in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The exercise will last for eight days. The countries taking part include Australia, Malaysia, Mauritius, Myanmar, New Zealand, Oman, Vietnam, Thailand, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya and Cambodia. The initiative started in 1995 is a biennial gathering on navies of the Indian Ocean region. According to the Indian Navy, eight Milan exercise has been held so far. The Global Times said the nations not mentioned include South Africa, Philippines, Mozambique, Brunei, Papua New Guinea, Seychelles and Timor Leste. Hu Zhiyong told Global Times that the conflict between India and China has now extended beyond land to the sea, asserting that China should be prepared for a "military response". The newspaper also reported on India recent missile tests - Agni V which could "reach the northernmost parts of China", it said. Zhao said leaders of the two countries should meet and seek dialogue to resolve sensitive issues.

Excercise Milan: India's 23-nation naval excercise is 'provocative', say Chinese observers