5 Most Powerful Militaries in Asia

2. India

GDP (2022): $3,386 billion

Defense spending (2022): $54.2 billion

Manpower: 1,450,000

Tanks: 4,614

Armored Fighting Vehicles: 100,882

Nuclear warheads: 156

Aircrafts including fighter jets: 2,182

Naval assets: 295

Technological Advancement: 40/132

India is the second most powerful military in Asia, with an active manpower of nearly 1.5 million troops. The country boasts a sizable fleet of tanks and armored fighting vehicles. Moreover, its military is well equipped with a strong nuclear arsenal and modern fighter jets, including Rafale and Su-30. India also has a powerful navy which is famed for building its own warships, including its two aircraft carriers – INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant.