Asia's Top 10 Most Powerful Countries
Number#10 Indonesia
Indonesia is the nation's biggest island nation and the world's 4th largest republic. Among the world's major economy, this is a developing nation to one of the rapidly rising economic systems.
There are currently approximately 440,000 serving soldiers in the Indonesian military services. Its defence cost is estimated to be around ten billion dollars.
Land Power
At present Indonesian armed forces has around 320 main battle tanks over 1200 armed fighting vehicles and 150 plus self propelled artillery and around 35 multi launch rocket system.
Air Power
The Indonesian armed forces currently has around 450 manned aircraft of which 41 are fighter jets and around 220 are helicopters.
F-16, SU-30 and SU-27 are the main fighter jets of the Indonesian Air Force.
Naval Power
The Indonesian naval fleet currently consists of three submarines, eight frigates and 24 Corvettes among it's many ships. The Indonesian Navy doesn't have any destroyers or aircraft carriers at the moment.
Number#9 Iran
Iran is the second-largest country in the Middle East, after Saudi Arabia. It is one among the most powerful nations in the region of West Asia.Russia and the United States supply the majority of its military equipment. It currently has the most active military personnel in the Middle East. Its defence expense is estimated to be approximately 19 billion dollars.
Land Power
The Iranian armed forces has around 1600 tanks over 2000 armored fighting vehicles over 550 self propelled artillery and approximately 700 multi launch rocket system.
Air Power
The Iranian armed forces at present have over 850 military aircraft out of which nearly 130 are fighter jets and over 120 are helicopters.
F-14 Tomcat, Mig-29, Mirage F-1 and indigenously built Hessa Kausar are the main fighting jets of Iranian air force at the moment.
Naval Power
The Iranian navy maintains around 33 submarines. The Iranian navy has 6 frigates, three Corvettes and many petrol boats. The Iranian navy currently doesn't have any destroyers or aircraft carriers.
Number# Israel
Israel is a developed country and OECD member. It has the highest standard of living in the middle East. According to global security.org the number of wars and border conflicts in which the Israel defense forces or IDF has been involved in it's short history makes it one of the most battle trained armed forces in the world. The IDF has a strong tactical cooperation with the US. There are currently 170,000 current combat soldiers in Israel's military. It has a military spending of approximately 20 billion Dollars
Land Power
The Israeli defense force has around 16 hundred main battle tanks. Over six thousand armored personnel carriers around 650 self propelled artillery. Over 80 plus multi launch rocket systems in its inventory.
Air Power
The Israeli Air Forces is one of the strongest in the world with well trained pilots. In modern equipment currently the IDF has around 700 manned aircraft of which around 304 plus are multi role fighters and over 150 are helicopters.
Naval Power
Although small in size the Israeli navy currently has five submarines, three Corvettes and a few missile boats and patrol boats. The Israeli navy currently doesn't have any destroyer or aircraft carriers.
Number#7 Pakistan
Pakistan is the only country in the world to possess nuclear weapons among the Muslim majority countries. It has a close military relation with China. China is also a major supplier of military equipment to Pakistan with around 654000 active personnels. The Pakistan armed forces is the sixth largest in the world. The defense budget of Pakistan armed forces is around 12 billion US dollars.
Land Power
Pakistan armed forces at present has around 2200 main battle tanks around 3300 armored personnel carriers around 420 self propelled artillery and over 130 multi launch rocket system in its inventory.
Air Power
The Pakistani armed forces at present has around 1340 man aircraft of which 390 plus are fighter jets and 320 plus are helicopters.Currently F-16, F-17 are the main modern fighter jets of Pakistani Air Force.
Naval Power
The Pakistani naval fleet currently has five submarines, nine frigates and many other patrol boats and subsidiary ships.The Pakistani Navy currently doesn't have any destroyer or aircraft carriers.
Number#6 Turkey
Turkey is a transcontinental eurasian country. The Turkish armed forces at present is the second largest standing military force in NATO after the US armed forces. Turkey is one of the five NATO member states which are the part of the nuclear sharing policy of the alliance. Approximately 400,000 active military troops serve in Turkey's armed forces. Its defence expenditure is estimated to be over 21 billion dollars.
Land Power
The Turkish armed forces currently has around 2400 active battle tanks, over 7000 armored fighting vehicles. Over 1100 self propelled artillery and 300 plus multi launch rocket system.
Air Power
The Turkish military now has over 1050 airplanes, including around 240 fighter aircraft and more then 500 chopper. Currently F-16 is the only main fighter jet of Turkish armed forces.
Naval Power
The Turkish Navy presently has around 190 ships in commission. It's naval fleet currently includes 16 frigates, 10 Corvettes and 12 submarines. The Turkish Navy currently doesn't have any destroyer and aircraft carriers.
Number#5 South Korea
The Republic of South Korea is a highly developed nation with modern military equipment. It also a close military relation with the United States. The Republic of Korean armed forces is one of the largest standing armed forces in the world with around 600,000 active military personnel. It's defense budget is around 44 billion US dollars.
Land Power
The South Korean armed forces has around 2300 active main battle tanks. Over 2800 armored fighting vehicles. Over 3000 self propelled artillery. 220 plus multi launch rocket system.
Air Power
The Republic of Korea armed forces has around 600 total aircraft. Out of which 430 plus are fighter jets and over 750 are helicopters. F-15 strike eagle, F-16 stealth, F-35 lightening 2are the main modern fighter jets of South Korea.
Naval Power
The South Korean Navy at present has around 150 ships in commission. It's naval fleet currently includes one helicopter carrier and one another carrier to be introduced shortly. 12 destroyers, 13 frigates, 13 Corvettes and 17 submarines.
Number#4 Japan
Japan is an island country in East Asia and is a highly developed nation. It has the third largest economy in nominal GDP in the world. Although it has renounced it's rights to declare war. The country maintains a modern military equipment and has huge standing armies. Japan also shares a very good relations with the United States in terms of military, economy and politically. At present the Japan self defense force maintains around 250 ,000 active military personnel. It's defense budget is around 48 billion US dollars.
Land Power
The Japanese self defense forces has around 1000 active main battle tanks. Over 840 armored fighting vehicles, 210 plus self propelled artillery, 99 multi launch rocket system.
Air Power
The Japanese self defense force at present has over 1550 total aircraft out of which 370 plus are fighter jets and over 640 are helicopters. Currently F-15 eagle, F-35 lightening 2 and F-2 are the main fighters of Japanese self defense force.
Naval Power
The Japanese naval at present operates around 155 ships and is one of the strongest navies in the world. The Japanese naval fleet currently consists of four helicopters carriers, 26 destroyers, 10 frigates, 6 Corvettes and 20 submarines.
Number#3 India
India is a developing country with the second most populous country next to China. By 2027 it is estimated that India is going to overtake China' population. A nuclear weapon state in one of the fastest growing economies among major economies. India is being described as a potential super power in the future. The Indian armed forces at present has around 1.5 million active military personnel, which is the second largest in the world. It's defence budget is around 67 billion US dollars.
Land Power
The Indian armed forces at present has around 4800 active main battle tanks, over 2900 armored fighting vehicles around 200 self propelled artillery. 260 plus multi launch rocket system.
Air Power
The Indian armed forces has a total of 2100 plus aircraft out of which around 570 are fighter jets over 700 are helicopters. At present the main fighter jets of India includes SU-30mki, disso Rafael, Mirage 2000 Hal tejas and Mig-29.
Naval Power
The Indian Navy currently operates over 300 ships. It's naval fleet at present includes one aircraft carrier and one another enter in sea trial soon. 11 destroyers, 23 Corvettes,14 frigates and 20 submarines.
Number#2 China
China is one of the largest country in the world and is considered as an emerging super power. One of the permanent members of United Nations security council and a nuclear weapon state. The people's republic of china is also the second largest economy next to the united states in GDP nominal and largest in the world in GD purchasing power parity. The people's liberation army at present has around 2 million active military personnel. It's defense budget is around 200 billion US dollars.
Land Power
The people's liberation army at has around 7000 active main battle tanks. 3500 plus infantry fighting vehicles over 4000 armored personnel carriers, 1700 plus self propelled artillery around 1800 multi launch rocket system.
Air Power
The Chinese people's liberation has around 4500 total aircraft out of which 1670 plus are fighter jets and over 1000 are helicopters. Stealth fighter J-20, SU-30MKK, SU-27, SU-35 and J-10 are some of the main fighters of people's liberation army.
Naval Power
The China has a total of over 700 ships including auxiliaries. At present the Chinese naval fleet includes two aircraft carriers, 33 destroyers, 42 Corvettes, 52 frigates and 75 submarines.
Number#1 Russia
Russia is a transcontinental country located in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world. Russia is also a country that has the largest nuclear weapons in the world. One of the permanent members of the united nations security council. The Russian armed forces at present has around 900,000 active military personnel. It's defense budget is around 65 billion US dollars.
Land Power
The Russian armed forces has around 13,500 tanks of which around 10,000 are in reserve. Around 12700 infantry fighting vehicles. 14000 plus armored personnel carriers. 5500 hundred plus self propelled artillery over 3600 multi launch rocket system.
Air Power
The Russian armed forces at present has around 4200 aircraft of which 1100 plus are fighter jets at over 1400 are helicopters. Stealth SU-57, SU-35, SU-27 , Mig-29 are some of the main fighter jets of Russia.
Naval Power
The Russian Navy currently has around 400 naval ships including auxiliaries. The Russian Navy fleet currently has one aircraft carrier, 5 Cruisers. Currently only Russia and US have the cruiser ships. 11 destroyers, 10 frigates, 78 Corvettes and 60 submarines.
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