10 Point Comparison Of Military Strength of India and USA 2016
America is most powerful nation in the world by a far distance when it comes to Military Budget, Advanced Weapons and Latest Military Equipments. On the other hand India is one of the fastest growing nation in world and they are strengthening their Military at a faster pace. Here we are comparing Military Strength of India and USA to find out where India stands against powerful country like United States.
According to Global Fire Power India is fourth most powerful Country in world and third most powerful in Asia.

10 Point Comparison Of Military Strength of India and USA 2016

1. Military Strength of India and USA in terms of Military Budget

India’s Military budget is 45.2 Billion US$ which is 8th highest in the world.
America’s military budget is 580 Billion US$ which is highest in the world. In Fact United State’s Defence Budget is one third of world’s total Military budget.

2. Military Strength of India and USA in terms of  Number of Troops

India – 4,768,407
India’s troops strength is more than 47 Lakh which is nearly two million more than USA’s total troop strength. This include Active troops, Reserved troops and paramilitary forces. India’s total troops strength is 4th in the world.
USA – 2,349,950
USA’s Total troop strength is Seventh highest in world.

3. Military Strength of India and USA in terms of  Number of Aircraft

“air superiority is still a top priority to war planners in any theater.”
India possess Total 2086 Aircraft which is 4th in the world. This includes Fighter Aircraft, Bomber Aircraft Attack Aircraft and many other types.
America has 13,444 Aircraft and leads this list. Second ranked Russia owns only one third of America’s total aircraft.

4. Military Strength of India and USA in terms of  Number of Battle Tank

India has total 6464 battle tank which is 4th in the world.
USA possess total 8,848 battle tank which is 3rd highest in the world.

5. Military Strength of India and USA in terms of  Number of Military Satellites

India owns 5 Military Satellites in space and is one of the only 18 countries with at least 1 Military Satellite.
Again USA tops the list with 123 Military Satellite in their possession.

6. Military Strength of India and USA in terms of  Number of Navy Ship

A Strong Naval Force Is Necessary to guard every inch of Border.
India with 295 Naval Ships ranks 7th in world.
On the other hand US possess is 415 Naval Ships and it is 3rd in the world in terms of Fleet strength.

7. Military Strength of India and USA in terms of  Number of Attack Helicopters

India owns 736 Attack Helicopter and ranks 2nd in world.
United States of America owns 1,830 Attack Helicopter which is highest in the world.

8. Military Strength of India and USA in terms of  Number of Destroyers

Modern-day navy Destroyer warship is equipped with various advanced weapons.
India owns total 11 Destroyers and is 7th in the list.
USA owns 62 Destroyers and ranks first in this list as well.

9. Military Strength of India and USA in terms of  Number of Nuclear Sub Marine

India has 1 Nuclear submarine and is one of the only 6 countries who owns a nuclear submarine.
Compared to India’s One Nuclear Submarine, US possess 72 of them which is highest in world by a far margin.

10. Military Strength of India and USA in terms of  Number of Nuclear Weapon

India has 100-120 Nuclear weapon and are 6th in the world.
Meanwhile USA has 7100 Nuclear Weapons, which is way more than India’s total tally.
Comparison of Military Strength of India and USA clearly shows that USA is way more powerful than in India in terms of Defence Capabilities. Both these countries are allies and since last 10 years have worked together to strengthen their ties in various capacity including Military Operation and Arms deal.