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Top military powers in Asia, here's how India fares; does Pakistan rank in the top 10? See Pics

The Global Firepower Index ranks the top military powers in Asia. The list is topped by Russia, while Iran ranks at the 10th spot. Notably, a score of 0.0000 is considered 'perfect', and countries getting closer to this score ascend the ladder as the most powerful countries in the world.

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Edited By: Mohit Pandey @KabirMohit
Published on: February 05, 2025 16:15 IST
Russia ranks first with a PwrIndx score of 0.0788 in Asia. Despite being engaged in war, Putin's Russia is amongst the most powerful countries.
1/10 Image Source : AP
Russia ranks first with a PwrIndx score of 0.0788 in Asia. Despite being engaged in war, Putin's Russia is amongst the most powerful countries.
With a PwrIndx score of 0.0788, China gains the second spot after Russia. In recent times, the country's defence budget has considerably increased.
2/10 Image Source : AP
With a PwrIndx score of 0.0788, China gains the second spot after Russia. In recent times, the country's defence budget has considerably increased.
India gets the third spot as the most powerful military in Asia. It has a score of 0.1185. The country has focussed on indigenisation and also enhancing its defence exports.
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India gets the third spot as the most powerful military in Asia. It has a score of 0.1185. The country has focussed on indigenisation and also enhancing its defence exports.
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South Korea has been ranked 4th with a PwrIndx score of 0.1656. The nation has bolstered its defence in the wake of Chinese aggression.
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South Korea has been ranked 4th with a PwrIndx score of 0.1656. The nation has bolstered its defence in the wake of Chinese aggression.
USA's ally Japan has been ranked 5th with a PwrIndx score of 0.1839 in Asia. Tokyo has recently vowed to strengthen its military capacity to counter threats emanating from the South China Sea.
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USA's ally Japan has been ranked 5th with a PwrIndx score of 0.1839 in Asia. Tokyo has recently vowed to strengthen its military capacity to counter threats emanating from the South China Sea.
Erdogan's Turkiye has been ranked 6th in Asia with a PwrIndx score of 0.1902. Tukriye, a NATO member, has been battling Kurds in Syria.
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Erdogan's Turkiye has been ranked 6th in Asia with a PwrIndx score of 0.1902. Tukriye, a NATO member, has been battling Kurds in Syria.
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Pakistan dedicates a major chunk of its budget to defence. Its army currently ranks at the 7th spot with a PwrIndx score of 0.2513.
7/10 Image Source : AP
Pakistan dedicates a major chunk of its budget to defence. Its army currently ranks at the 7th spot with a PwrIndx score of 0.2513.
Indonesia has been ranked 8th with a PwrIndx score of 0.2557.
8/10 Image Source : AP
Indonesia has been ranked 8th with a PwrIndx score of 0.2557.
Israel is currently engaged in a conflict with Hamas. It has got the 8th rank as the most powerful country in Asia. It has a PwrIndx score of 0.2661.
9/10 Image Source : Israeli Defence Forces
Israel is currently engaged in a conflict with Hamas. It has got the 8th rank as the most powerful country in Asia. It has a PwrIndx score of 0.2661.
Iran, a challenger to the US and Israel, has been ranked 8th with a PwrIndx score of 0.3048.
10/10 Image Source : AP
Iran, a challenger to the US and Israel, has been ranked 8th with a PwrIndx score of 0.3048.
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