5. India
Points – 15
With a population of over 1.2 billion people, you’d expect India’s army to be quite large, and it is. Over 1.3 million people are on active duty, while another 2.1 million are in reserve, ready to come back when needed.
The army also has quite a few tricks up its sleeve. While it may not have a fifth generation fighter jet in its arsenal, it has one under development, namely the HAL Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft, which they plan on introducing this fighter in 2020. Another project India is currently working on alongside Russia is the Sukhoi/HAL Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft.
India is also in possession of nuclear subs, ground robots, and several unmanned combat aerial vehicle. Furthermore, there’s also a missile defense system in place. The Air Defense Ground Environment System and the Base Air Defense Zones work together to protect the country. India’s defense budget sits at $38 billion.
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