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In straight numerical terms of population, economicmight, military manpower and equipment it is almost meaningless tospeak about an India-Pakistan balance.


new report 2006/2007
FACTBOX - India, Pakistan military strength

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan on Thursday successfully tested a nuclear-capable ground-launched cruise missile, a military spokesman said.

Following are estimates of the military strength of Pakistan and its regional nuclear-armed rival India.


PAKISTAN

Defence budget: 224 billion rupees ($3.75 billion) for 2005/06.

Estimated nuclear warheads: 25 to 50.

Troops: active 619,000; reserves 513,000; paramilitary forces approx. 290,000.

Army: tanks approx. 2,460; artillery approx. 2,000; armoured personnel carriers approx. 1,250.

Air force: Combat aircraft approx 415.

Navy: submarines 8, surface combatants 7.

Missile types and ranges: Shaheen 1 (600 km/375 miles), Shaheen 2 (Up to 2,000 km/1,200 miles), Ghauri 1 (1,500 km/940 miles), Ghauri 2 (2,300 km/1,440 miles), Hatf 1A (100 km/63 miles), Hatf 2 (180 km/110 miles), Hatf 3 (290 km/180 miles), cruise missile Babur (500 km/310 miles).



INDIA

Defence budget: 830 billion rupees ($19 billion) for 2005/06.

Estimated nuclear warheads: 100 to 150.

Troops: active 1,325,000; reserves 535,000; paramilitary forces 1,089,700.

Army: tanks approx. 3,898; artillery approx. 4,500; armoured personnel carriers approx. 300.

Air force: Combat aircraft approx. 680.

Navy: Submarines 16, surface combatants 25 including one aircraft carrier, eight destroyers and 16 frigates.

Missile types and ranges: Agni 1 (2,500 km/1,560 miles), Agni 2 (3,000 km/1,875 miles; upgraded, up to 3,500 km/2,190 miles), Prithvi SS-150 (150 km/94 miles), Prithvi SS-250 (250 km/156 miles), supersonic cruise missile Brahmos (290 km/180 miles).

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