MACSI(Military Archive Country Strength Index)
ⓘ The ten scoring axes are weighted per country by coastal, nuclear, industrial, and geostrategic tier, then judged from real-world knowledge rather than stored database attributes — see methodology.
01 / Overview
India
Government
Federal Republic
Population
1.43B
Area
3,287,263 km²
GDP (Nominal)
$3.73T
Active Personnel
1.46M
Reserve Personnel
539.6K
Defense Budget
$81.4B · %2.4 GDP
Conscription
None
Nuclear Status
Nuclear Power
1 years 5 months 25 days
TIME WITHOUT CONFLICT
02 / Military Strength · 76 metrics · 9 categories
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MACSIMilitary Archive Country Strength Index
| # | Country | Overall | Land | Air | Naval | Leadership | Strategic | Industry | C4ISR | Logistics | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 |  Japan | 61 | 45 | 65 | 72 | 62 | 45 | 65 | 70 | 60 | 78 |
| #8 |  Israel | 57 | 58 | 65 | 35 | 72 | 55 | 65 | 78 | 55 | 30 |
| #9 |  India | 57 | 78 | 62 | 55 | 52 | 60 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 60 |
| #10 |  Finland | 52 | 55 | 50 | 32 | 70 | 35 | 45 | 65 | 55 | 42 |
| #11 |  Greece | 51 | 55 | 60 | 55 | 60 | 32 | 40 | 50 | 50 | 40 |
Comparison countries are selected automatically based on global rankings.
Personnel Structure
Total Population: 1.43B
Active1.5M
Reserve540K
Paramilitary1.5M
Economic Burden
$81.4B 2.4% of GDP
0% 5%+
Per Capita $57/yr
Per Soldier $55,924/yr
Above World Average (avg 2.3%)
Strategic Infrastructure
Military Airports 33
Total Airports 346
Major Ports 13
Coastline 7,517 km
Oil Production 750K bbl/day
All Military Metrics 75 metrics · 9 categories
01 Personnel 7
- Active Personnel 1,455,550
- Reserve Personnel 539,600
- Paramilitary Personnel 1,500,000
- Total Military Personnel 2,500,000
- Available for Military Service 620,000,000
- Reaching Military Age Annually 23,000,000
- Conscription Status None
02 Land Forces 12
- Total Tanks 4,614
- IFV Count 3,100
- APC Count 3,500
- Recon Vehicle Count 1,000
- MRAP Count 1,000
- Towed Artillery Count 4,000
- Self-Propelled Artillery Count 2,000
- MLRS Count 200
- Mortar Count 5,000
- ATGM Launcher Count 5,000
- SHORAD Count 1,000
- MANPADS Count 5,000
03 Air Forces 12
- Total Aircraft 1,720
- Fighter Aircraft Count 600
- Ground Attack Aircraft Count 100
- Bomber Aircraft Count 7
- Transport Aircraft Count 200
- Tanker Aircraft Count 6
- AWACS Count 3
- Trainer Aircraft Count 300
- Total Helicopters 700
- Attack Helicopter Count 200
- Transport Helicopter Count 300
- UAV Count 100
04 Naval Forces 11
- Total Ships 140
- Aircraft Carrier Count 2
- Amphibious Assault Ship Count 1
- Cruiser Count 0
- Destroyer Count 11
- Frigate Count 13
- Corvette Count 24
- Total Submarines 16
- SSN Count 0
- SSBN Count 2
- Patrol Boat Count 130
05 Strategic Forces 9
- Nuclear Status Has Nuclear Weapons
- Nuclear Warhead Count 170
- Deployed Warhead Count 170
- ICBM Count 0
- SLBM Count 48
- IRBM Count 0
- Triad Status Full Triad
- BMD Capability ✓ Yes
- Space Assets ✓ Yes
06 Budget & Economy 10
- Defense Budget (USD) 81,400,000,000 USD
- Defense Budget (% of GDP) 2.4 %
- Defense Budget per Capita (USD) 57 USD
- GDP (Nominal, USD) 3,730,000,000,000 USD
- GDP (PPP, USD) 13,500,000,000,000 USD
- Arms Exports (USD) 1,200,000,000 USD
- Arms Imports (USD) 13,000,000,000 USD
- Defense Industry Rank 5
- Defense Industry Size (USD) 12,000,000,000 USD
- Defense Sector Employment 1,000,000
07 Logistics & Infrastructure 6
- Military Airport Count 33
- Total Airport Count 346
- Major Port Count 13
- Oil Production (bbl/day) 750,000 bbl/day
- Oil Reserves (bbl) 5,200,000,000 bbl
- Coastline (km) 7,517 km
08 Demographics 5
- Total Population 1,428,627,663
- Military Age Population 860,000,000
- Urban Population (%) 35 %
- Literacy Rate (%) 77 %
- Area (km²) 3,287,263 km²
09 Government & Alliances 3
- Government Type Federal Republic
- NATO Member ✗ No
- UN Security Council P5 ✗ No
03 / Inventory · 886 systems · 117 categories · 574,161 units
Force Composition
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Status & Age Distribution
Status
Active 684 Reserve 1 Ordered 1 Retired 200
Age Profile
42years
average
%18
<10 yrs
Aging Fleet
1860–2026
Suppliers
Countries
-
Russia 225 -
United Kingdom 179 -
United States 106 - Israel 41
-
France 38 -
Germany 32 -
Italy 15
Inventory 886 systems · 40 categories · 574,161 units
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ARMOURED VEHICLES
AMX-13 164
Tanks · ACTIVE
DOM Arjun 126
Tanks · ACTIVE
BMT-72 NaN
Tanks · ACTIVE
Bhishma tank 1,200
Tanks · ACTIVE
Centurion —
Tanks · ACTIVE
Churchill —
Tanks · ACTIVE
IS —
Tanks · ACTIVE
Leclerc —
Tanks · ACTIVE
Leclerc XLR —
Tanks · ACTIVE
Leopard 2 —
Tanks · ACTIVE
M3 Stuart —
Tanks · ACTIVE
M4 Sherman —
Tanks · ACTIVE
+57 more
ARTILLERY & MISSILE SYSTEMS
DOM 105mm Indian Field Gun 1,700
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
150 mm mortar —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
DOM Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System 307
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
D-30 520
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
FH-2000 —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
FH77 410
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
L16 81mm mortar —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M-160 —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M-56 50
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M-66 —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M116 howitzer —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M1943 —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
+48 more
AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS
9K310 Igla-1 —
MANPADS · ACTIVE
9K32 Strela-2 —
MANPADS · ACTIVE
9K338 Igla-S —
MANPADS · ACTIVE
9K34 Strela-3 —
MANPADS · ACTIVE
9K38 Igla —
MANPADS · ACTIVE
FIM-92 Stinger —
MANPADS · ACTIVE
Mistral —
MANPADS · ACTIVE
Starstreak —
MANPADS · ACTIVE
DOM VSHORAD —
MANPADS · ACTIVE
SAM-3 —
MANPADS · RETIRED
9K35 Strela-10 —
SHORAD Systems · ACTIVE
Pantsir-S1 —
SHORAD Systems · ACTIVE
+39 more
MINES & EXPLOSIVE DEVICES
FIREARMS
DOM Ashani —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Beretta 92 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Beretta Px4 Storm —
Pistols · ACTIVE
FN Five-seven —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Glock —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Hämmerli match pistol —
Pistols · ACTIVE
IWI Masada —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Jericho 941 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Makarov PM —
Pistols · ACTIVE
PAMAS G1 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
DOM Pistol Auto 9mm 1A —
Pistols · ACTIVE
SIG Sauer P229 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
+126 more
GRENADE LAUNCHERS & GRENADES
GP-25 —
Underbarrel Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
M203 —
Underbarrel Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
DOM ARDE Under Barrel Grenade Launcher —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
C90-CR —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
Milkor 40mm UBGL grenade launcher —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
Milkor MGL —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
PIAT —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
AGS-30 —
Automatic Grenade Launchers (AGL) · ACTIVE
NGOS —
Hand Grenades · ACTIVE
Q25495749 —
Hand Grenades · ACTIVE
Bomb, ground, 6 lb —
Hand Grenades · RETIRED
F1 grenade —
Hand Grenades · RETIRED
+16 more
OPTICS & TARGETING
1P78-1 «Kashtan» —
Rifle Scopes · ACTIVE
PSO-1 —
Rifle Scopes · ACTIVE
PU scope —
Rifle Scopes · ACTIVE
forward looking infrared —
Night Vision Devices · ACTIVE
night vision device —
Night Vision Devices · ACTIVE
thermal weapon sight —
Night Vision Devices · ACTIVE
thermography —
Night Vision Devices · ACTIVE
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
MILITARY VEHICLES
FIGHTER & ATTACK AIRCRAFT
DOM Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Curtiss P-36 Hawk —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Dassault Mirage —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Dassault Mirage 2000 —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Dassault Rafale 36
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Do 10 —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Fairey Firefly —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Hawker Hurricane —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Hawker Sea Hawk Mk.100 —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Hawker Tempest —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Hunter —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
MiG-21 —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
+42 more
BOMBER AIRCRAFT
Consolidated B-24 Liberator 42
Strategic Bombers · ACTIVE
Handley Page Halifax —
Strategic Bombers · ACTIVE
Tupolev Tu-22M —
Strategic Bombers · ACTIVE
Consolidated PB4Y-1 Liberator 42
Strategic Bombers · RETIRED
Handley Page Type O —
Strategic Bombers · RETIRED
O/100 —
Strategic Bombers · RETIRED
O/400 —
Strategic Bombers · RETIRED
Bristol Blenheim —
Tactical / Medium Bombers · ACTIVE
English Electric Canberra 107
Tactical / Medium Bombers · ACTIVE
Fairey Battle 4
Tactical / Medium Bombers · ACTIVE
MD 450 Ouragan —
Tactical / Medium Bombers · ACTIVE
MD 454 Mystère IV 110
Tactical / Medium Bombers · ACTIVE
+3 more
TRANSPORT & CARGO AIRCRAFT
Boeing C-17 Globemaster III —
Strategic Airlifters · ACTIVE
Ilyushin Il-76 —
Strategic Airlifters · ACTIVE
Airbus C-295W —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
An-32RE 125
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Antonov An-12 —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
C-130A Hercules —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
C-130E Hercules —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
C-130J Super Hercules 12
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
De Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou 24
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Douglas C-47 —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar 79
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Lockheed C-130 Hercules —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
+17 more
TANKER AIRCRAFT
HELICOPTERS
AH-64E 28
Attack Helicopters · ACTIVE
DOM HAL Light Combat Helicopter 15
Attack Helicopters · ACTIVE
Hughes AH-64 Apache 28
Attack Helicopters · ACTIVE
Ka-29TB 20
Attack Helicopters · ACTIVE
Mi-24A —
Attack Helicopters · ACTIVE
Mi-35 —
Attack Helicopters · ACTIVE
Mil Mi-24 —
Attack Helicopters · ACTIVE
Mil Mi-24V —
Attack Helicopters · ACTIVE
AgustaWestland AW109 1
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
AgustaWestland AW109S Grand —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Airbus Helicopters H145 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bell 407 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
+33 more
UAV / DRONES
June 30 —
Combat / Strike Drones · ACTIVE
Thunder 100
Combat / Strike Drones · ACTIVE
Batiar —
Combat / Strike Drones · RETIRED
A-175 «Akula» —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
BLS-62 —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
Black Hornet Nano —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
DJI Flip —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
DJI Mavic 2 —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
DJI Mavic Mini —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
DJI Mavic Pro —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
DOM DRDO Ghatak —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
DOM DRDO Nishant —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
+14 more
SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT
Beriev A-50 3
AWACS / Airborne Early Warning · ACTIVE
Embraer R-99 3
AWACS / Airborne Early Warning · ACTIVE
Boeing P-8 Poseidon 12
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · ACTIVE
Breguet 1050 Alizé —
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · ACTIVE
Ilyushin Il-38 7
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · ACTIVE
RBU-6000 —
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · ACTIVE
Tupolev Tu-142 —
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · ACTIVE
Fokker F27 Maritime Enforcer —
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · RETIRED
Limbo —
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · RETIRED
PN-8 —
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · ACTIVE
Stinson L-5 Sentinel —
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · ACTIVE
Searchwater radar —
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · RETIRED
+1 more
TRAINING AIRCRAFT
Airbus Future Jet Trainer —
Jet Trainers · ACTIVE
Folland Gnat —
Jet Trainers · ACTIVE
PZL TS-11 Iskra —
Jet Trainers · ACTIVE
L-39ZO Albatros —
Jet Trainers · RETIRED
Lockheed T-33B —
Jet Trainers · RETIRED
Avro 504J —
Propeller Trainers · RETIRED
Avro 504K —
Propeller Trainers · RETIRED
BAE Systems Hawk —
Advanced Jet Trainers (Lead-In) · ACTIVE
CARRIERS & AMPHIBIOUS
Centaur-class aircraft carrier —
Fleet Aircraft Carriers · ACTIVE
Majestic-class aircraft carrier —
Fleet Aircraft Carriers · ACTIVE
Project 1143.0 Sevmashpredpriyatie aircraft carrier —
Fleet Aircraft Carriers · ACTIVE
DOM Vikrant-class aircraft carrier —
Fleet Aircraft Carriers · ACTIVE
Colossus-class light aircraft carrier —
Fleet Aircraft Carriers · RETIRED
Kiev-class aircraft carrier —
Fleet Aircraft Carriers · RETIRED
Project 1143.3 aircraft carrier —
Fleet Aircraft Carriers · RETIRED
Project 1143.4 aircraft carrier —
Fleet Aircraft Carriers · RETIRED
Kumbhir-class tank landing ship —
Amphibious Assault Ships (LHA/LHD) · ACTIVE
Polnocny-class landing ship —
Amphibious Assault Ships (LHA/LHD) · ACTIVE
SURFACE COMBATANTS
Crown Colony-class light cruiser —
Cruisers · ACTIVE
Leander-class light cruiser —
Cruisers · ACTIVE
Fiji-class light cruiser —
Cruisers · RETIRED
Perth-class light cruiser —
Cruisers · RETIRED
Town-class light cruiser 1
Cruisers · RETIRED
DOM Delhi-class destroyer 3
Destroyers · ACTIVE
G-88 destroyer —
Destroyers · ACTIVE
G148-class destroyer —
Destroyers · ACTIVE
Kit-class destroyer 13
Destroyers · ACTIVE
DOM Kolkata-class destroyer —
Destroyers · ACTIVE
Lieutenant Pushchin-class destroyer —
Destroyers · ACTIVE
Nargen-class destroyer —
Destroyers · ACTIVE
+60 more
SUBMARINES
Akula-class submarine 1
Attack Submarines (SSN) · ACTIVE
DOM Arihant-class submarine —
Ballistic Missile Submarines (SSBN) · ACTIVE
DOM S5-class submarine —
Ballistic Missile Submarines (SSBN) · ACTIVE
X-class submarine 17
Midget / Coastal Submarines · RETIRED
Foxtrot-class submarine 8
Conventional Submarines · ACTIVE
DOM Kalvari-class submarine —
Conventional Submarines · ACTIVE
Kalvari-class submarine —
Conventional Submarines · ACTIVE
Kilo-class submarine 10
Conventional Submarines · ACTIVE
N-class submarine —
Conventional Submarines · ACTIVE
Pietro Micca-class submarine —
Conventional Submarines · ACTIVE
Project 636 submarine 10
Conventional Submarines · ACTIVE
DOM Scorpène-class submarine 6
Conventional Submarines · ACTIVE
+9 more
AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE SHIPS
Austin-class amphibious transport dock —
Landing Platform Dock (LPD) · ACTIVE
C-139 tank landing ship 4
Landing Ship Tank (LST) · ACTIVE
LST Mk. 1-class tank landing ship 4
Landing Ship Tank (LST) · ACTIVE
LST Mk. 2-class tank-landing ship —
Landing Ship Tank (LST) · ACTIVE
LST Mk. 3-class tank landing ship 4
Landing Ship Tank (LST) · ACTIVE
DOM Shardul-class tank landing ship —
Landing Ship Tank (LST) · ACTIVE
LCM-8-class landing craft —
Landing Craft (LCAC, LCM) · ACTIVE
Landing Craft, Vehicle and Personnel —
Landing Craft (LCAC, LCM) · ACTIVE
DOM Mk. III LCU 4
Landing Craft (LCAC, LCM) · ACTIVE
DOM Mk. IV LCU —
Landing Craft (LCAC, LCM) · ACTIVE
small landing craft —
Landing Craft (LCAC, LCM) · ACTIVE
Fairmile H landing craft —
Landing Craft (LCAC, LCM) · RETIRED
+1 more
MINE WARFARE & PATROL
DOM Future Indian minehunter class —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · ACTIVE
Ham-class inshore minesweeper —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · ACTIVE
DOM Mahé-class minesweeper —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · ACTIVE
DOM Pondicherry-class minesweeper —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · ACTIVE
Ton-class minesweeper —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · ACTIVE
Almirante Lacerda-class minesweeper —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · RETIRED
Bangor-class minesweeper —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · RETIRED
Belgian Algerine-class minesweeper —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · RETIRED
MMS-class minesweeper —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · RETIRED
Project 266M Akvamarin 12
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · RETIRED
modified Ton-class minesweeper —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · RETIRED
Antasena-class combat boat —
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · ACTIVE
+14 more
AUXILIARY & SUPPORT SHIPS
DOM Aditya-class replenishment and repair ship —
Fleet Oilers & Tankers · ACTIVE
DOM Ambika-class replenishment ship 2
Fleet Oilers & Tankers · ACTIVE
Deepak-class fleet tanker 2
Fleet Oilers & Tankers · ACTIVE
Deepak-class tanker 2
Fleet Oilers & Tankers · ACTIVE
Komandarm Fedko-class oiler —
Fleet Oilers & Tankers · ACTIVE
Ugra-class submarine tender —
Fleet Oilers & Tankers · RETIRED
NAVAL WEAPON SYSTEMS
A244-S torpedo 450
Torpedoes · ACTIVE
DOM Advanced Light Torpedo Shyena —
Torpedoes · ACTIVE
Black Shark torpedo 48
Torpedoes · ACTIVE
Mark 54 Lightweight Torpedo —
Torpedoes · ACTIVE
DOM Varunastra 136
Torpedoes · ACTIVE
British 21 inch torpedo —
Torpedoes · RETIRED
Short Mark 7 torpedo —
Torpedoes · RETIRED
limpet mine —
Naval Mines · ACTIVE
5 inch/54 caliber Mark 45 gun —
Naval Guns · ACTIVE
AK-130 gun —
Naval Guns · ACTIVE
AK-176 gun —
Naval Guns · ACTIVE
BL 6 inch Mk XXIII gun —
Naval Guns · ACTIVE
+23 more
NAVAL AVIATION & SPECIAL OPS
BALLISTIC MISSILES
NUCLEAR BOMBS & WARHEADS
ATGM
9K11 Malyutka —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
9K111 Fagot —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
9K112 Kobra —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
9K114 Shturm 800
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
9M113 Konkurs 25,000
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
9M119 Svir —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
9M133 Kornet 3,000
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
Cobra —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
ENTAC 2,000
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
FGM-148 Javelin —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
MILAN 34,100
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
DOM MPATGM —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
+6 more
ANTI-SHIP MISSILES
3M-54 Kalibr —
Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles · ACTIVE
Exocet —
Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles · ACTIVE
Harpoon —
Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles · ACTIVE
Kh-35 —
Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles · ACTIVE
Kh-59 Ovod —
Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles · ACTIVE
P-15 Termit —
Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles · ACTIVE
P-270 Moskit —
Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles · ACTIVE
P-70 Ametist —
Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles · ACTIVE
Sea Eagle —
Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles · ACTIVE
Sea Skua —
Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles · ACTIVE
P-120 Malakhit —
Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles · RETIRED
AIR-TO-AIR MISSILES
AIM-132 ASRAAM 384
Short-Range AAM (SRAAM / WVR) · ACTIVE
Matra R.550 Magic —
Short-Range AAM (SRAAM / WVR) · ACTIVE
R-60 —
Short-Range AAM (SRAAM / WVR) · ACTIVE
Rafael Python 4 100
Short-Range AAM (SRAAM / WVR) · ACTIVE
Rafael Python 5 —
Short-Range AAM (SRAAM / WVR) · ACTIVE
DOM Astra —
Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · ACTIVE
Have Dash —
Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · ACTIVE
K-13 —
Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · ACTIVE
MICA 1,200
Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · ACTIVE
Python 100
Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · ACTIVE
R-23 —
Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · ACTIVE
R-27 —
Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · ACTIVE
+6 more
AIR-TO-SURFACE MISSILES
AS.30 —
Air-to-Ground Missiles (AGM) · ACTIVE
ASALM —
Air-to-Ground Missiles (AGM) · ACTIVE
Kh-23 —
Air-to-Ground Missiles (AGM) · ACTIVE
Kh-29 —
Air-to-Ground Missiles (AGM) · ACTIVE
Naval Strike Missile —
Air-to-Ground Missiles (AGM) · ACTIVE
Popeye 30
Air-to-Ground Missiles (AGM) · ACTIVE
Ram (rocket) —
Air-to-Ground Missiles (AGM) · ACTIVE
Rampage —
Air-to-Ground Missiles (AGM) · ACTIVE
9M120 Ataka —
Air-Launched Anti-Tank Missiles · ACTIVE
AGM-114 Hellfire —
Air-Launched Anti-Tank Missiles · ACTIVE
AS-12 Kegler —
Anti-Radiation Missiles (ARM) · ACTIVE
Kh-25 —
Anti-Radiation Missiles (ARM) · ACTIVE
+4 more
CRUISE MISSILES
3M14 Biryuza —
Land-Attack Cruise Missiles (LACM) · ACTIVE
9M728 —
Land-Attack Cruise Missiles (LACM) · ACTIVE
Apache —
Land-Attack Cruise Missiles (LACM) · ACTIVE
DOM BrahMos —
Land-Attack Cruise Missiles (LACM) · ACTIVE
DOM BrahMos-II —
Land-Attack Cruise Missiles (LACM) · ACTIVE
DOM Nirbhay —
Land-Attack Cruise Missiles (LACM) · ACTIVE
RK-55 Relief and S-10 Granat —
Land-Attack Cruise Missiles (LACM) · ACTIVE
Tsybin S-30 —
Land-Attack Cruise Missiles (LACM) · ACTIVE
Storm Shadow —
Air-Launched Cruise Missiles (ALCM) · ACTIVE
BALLISTIC (CONVENTIONAL)
9M723 —
Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM) · ACTIVE
DOM Agni —
Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM) · ACTIVE
DOM Agni-I —
Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM) · ACTIVE
LORA —
Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM) · ACTIVE
DOM Prahaar —
Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM) · ACTIVE
DOM Prithvi —
Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM) · ACTIVE
DOM Shaurya —
Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM) · ACTIVE
فالق —
Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM) · ACTIVE
DOM Agni-II —
Medium-Range Ballistic Missiles (Conv.) · ACTIVE
DOM Agni-P —
Medium-Range Ballistic Missiles (Conv.) · ACTIVE
DOM Agni-II Prime —
Medium-Range Ballistic Missiles (Conv.) · ORDERED
GUIDED BOMBS
Bombe Guidée Laser —
GPS / INS Guided Bombs (JDAM) · ACTIVE
Joint Direct Attack Munition —
GPS / INS Guided Bombs (JDAM) · ACTIVE
MBDA PGM 500 —
GPS / INS Guided Bombs (JDAM) · ACTIVE
Spice —
GPS / INS Guided Bombs (JDAM) · ACTIVE
Spice 250 —
GPS / INS Guided Bombs (JDAM) · ACTIVE
GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munitions —
Laser-Guided Bombs (LGB) · ACTIVE
DOM Sudarshan laser-guided bomb 50
Laser-Guided Bombs (LGB) · ACTIVE
DOM DRDO Glide Bombs —
Glide Bombs · ACTIVE
UNGUIDED AERIAL MUNITIONS
12.5 kg bomb —
General Purpose (Iron) Bombs · ACTIVE
AASM —
General Purpose (Iron) Bombs · ACTIVE
FAB-500 —
General Purpose (Iron) Bombs · ACTIVE
25 pound bomb —
General Purpose (Iron) Bombs · RETIRED
600 kg minbomb m/50 —
General Purpose (Iron) Bombs · RETIRED
FAB-250 —
General Purpose (Iron) Bombs · RETIRED
S-3W —
General Purpose (Iron) Bombs · RETIRED
BL755 —
Cluster Bombs & Dispensers · ACTIVE
Family of Scatterable Mines —
Cluster Bombs & Dispensers · ACTIVE
Molotov cocktail —
Incendiary & Napalm Bombs · ACTIVE
RPO-A Shmel —
Incendiary & Napalm Bombs · ACTIVE
Flamethrower, Portable, No 2 —
Incendiary & Napalm Bombs · RETIRED
+2 more
NAVAL SAM
RADAR SYSTEMS
DOM BEL Battle Field Surveillance Radar —
Air Defense Radars · ACTIVE
DOM BEL Weapon Locating Radar —
Air Defense Radars · ACTIVE
Bendix AN/FPS-20 Radar —
Air Defense Radars · ACTIVE
Blue Fox —
Air Defense Radars · ACTIVE
EL/M-2248 MF-STAR —
Air Defense Radars · ACTIVE
Flycatcher 260
Air Defense Radars · ACTIVE
P-18 radar —
Air Defense Radars · ACTIVE
P-19 radar —
Air Defense Radars · ACTIVE
Zhuk radar —
Air Defense Radars · ACTIVE
Type 965 radar —
Air Defense Radars · RETIRED
AN/TPQ-37 Firefinder Weapon Locating System —
Counter-Battery Radars · ACTIVE
RECON SATELLITES
LAUNCH VEHICLES
DOM Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle —
Military Space Launch Vehicles · ACTIVE
DOM Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark I —
Military Space Launch Vehicles · ACTIVE
DOM Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark II —
Military Space Launch Vehicles · ACTIVE
DOM Launch Vehicle Mark III —
Military Space Launch Vehicles · ACTIVE
DOM Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle —
Military Space Launch Vehicles · ACTIVE
DOM Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-CA —
Military Space Launch Vehicles · ACTIVE
DOM Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-DL —
Military Space Launch Vehicles · ACTIVE
DOM Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-G —
Military Space Launch Vehicles · ACTIVE
DOM Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-QL —
Military Space Launch Vehicles · ACTIVE
DOM Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-XL —
Military Space Launch Vehicles · ACTIVE
DOM Pushpak —
Military Space Launch Vehicles · ACTIVE
DOM Satellite Launch Vehicle —
Military Space Launch Vehicles · ACTIVE
+5 more
CBRN DEFENSE
RECENT ACQUISITIONS & MODERNIZATION NEED
LAST 5 ACQUISITIONS
- 2026PULS
- 2025Starstreak
- 2025Martlet
- 2025IWI Galil ACE
- 2025Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker
SYSTEMS 20+ YEARS IN SERVICE
04 / Defense Sector · 28 companies · 144 systems produced · 129 deals
Full Companies List28 defense companies→All Produced Weapons List144 weapon systems→All Defense Deals129 defense deals→
DEFENSE TRADE BALANCE annual estimate · from DB
Defense Industry Size
$12.0 Mr
annual output value
Sector Employment
1.0 M
total employees
↗ EXPORTS
$1.2 Mr
↘ IMPORTS
$13.0 Mr
⚖ NET BALANCE
$-11.8 Mr
NET IMPORTER
In exports
In imports
Export per Capita $0.84 per citizen
Import per Capita $9.1 per citizen
💡Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's annual revenue ($2.7B) exceeds Belize's entire GDP ($2.6B).
📊India's total recorded company revenue ($6.7B) exceeds Barbados's entire GDP ($6.2B).
OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE & SECTOR STARS
OWNERSHIP DISTRIBUTION
Fully State12
Hybrid6
Public-Listed4
Private-Closed1
SECTOR STARS
LARGEST
◆ Hindustan Aeronautics Limited WIDEST PORTFOLIO
🎯 Defence Research and Development Organisation MOST EMPLOYEES
👥 Indian Navy SECTOR HERITAGE
OLDEST COMPANY
Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) NEWEST COMPANY
Skyroot Aerospace Sector average age 78 years
SECTOR OVER THE YEARS
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PRODUCTION PROFILE
ALL COMPANIES 28 companies · 28 active
Sort:
| Company | Revenue | Systems | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindustan Aeronautics Limited HAL | $2.7B | 15 | — |
| Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) | $1.6B | 11 | — |
| Bharat Electronics BEL | $1.5B | 3 | — |
| Bharat Dynamics Limited BDL | $880M | 16 | — |
| Indian Space Research Organisation | $257 | 14 | — |
| Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited | — | 1 | — |
| Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited | — | 1 | — |
| Avadi | — | 1 | — |
| Bharat Forge | — | 2 | — |
| Bombay Dockyard | — | 1 | — |
| BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited | — | 2 | — |
| Cochin Shipyard | — | 2 | — |
| Defence Research and Development Organisation | — | 20 | — |
| Defense Land Systems | — | 1 | — |
| Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers | — | 9 | — |
| Goa Shipyard Limited | — | 3 | — |
| Heavy Vehicles Factory | — | 4 | — |
| Hindustan Shipyard | — | 1 | — |
| ISRO | — | 13 | — |
| Indian Navy | — | 1 | — |
| Ishapore Rifle Factory | — | 4 | — |
| Larsen & Toubro LTOUF | — | 4 | — |
| Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders | — | 13 | — |
| Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli | — | 5 | — |
| Skyroot Aerospace | — | — | — |
| Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited | — | 1 | — |
| Tata Motors Ltd 500570 | — | 2 | — |
| Tata Power SED | — | 2 | — |
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Production 144 systems · 30 categories
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ARMOURED VEHICLES
Future Main Battle Tank 78
Tanks · 7 country
Tank T-90 75
Tanks · 10 country
ENDED Arjun 63
Tanks · 3 country
Zorawar 62
Tanks · 1 country
ENDED Vijayanta 47
Tanks · 1 country
ENDED Tank EX 36
Tanks · 15 country
Abhay IFV 47
Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) · 1 country
TATA Kestrel 63
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · 2 country
VRDE Armoured Vehicle 50
Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) · 1 country
Tata LSV 74
MRAP & Protected Mobility Vehicles · 1 country
Ordnance Factory Board Mine Protected Vehicle 73
MRAP & Protected Mobility Vehicles · 6 country
Mahindra Mine Protected Vehicle 71
MRAP & Protected Mobility Vehicles · 2 country
ARTILLERY & MISSILE SYSTEMS
Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System 80
Towed Artillery & Mortars · 3 country
105mm Indian Field Gun 45
Towed Artillery & Mortars · 2 country
K9 Vajra-T 79
Self-Propelled Artillery
M-46 Catapult 58
Self-Propelled Artillery · 1 country
Pinaka Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher 70
Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · 3 country
AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS
FIREARMS
Pistol Auto 9mm 1A 68
Pistols · 2 country
Ashani 50
Pistols · 1 country
IOF .32 Revolver 49
Revolvers · 1 country
Nirbheek 46
Revolvers · 1 country
ASMI 61
Personal Defense Weapons (PDW) · 1 country
ENDED Ishapore 2A1 rifle 73
Bolt-Action Rifles · 2 country
IOF .315 Sporting Rifle 58
Bolt-Action Rifles · 1 country
ENDED Ishapore 1A1 71
Battle Rifles · 1 country
Excalibur rifle 78
Assault Rifles · 1 country
Ugram 73
Assault Rifles · 1 country
Multi Caliber Individual Weapon System (MCIWS) 71
Assault Rifles · 1 country
DRDO Close Quarter Battle carbine 68
Assault Rifles · 1 country
+6 more
GRENADE LAUNCHERS & GRENADES
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
MILITARY VEHICLES
FIGHTER & ATTACK AIRCRAFT
HELICOPTERS
HAL Light Combat Helicopter 76
Attack Helicopters · 2 country
Dhruv Mk.1 73
Utility / Transport Helicopters · 8 country
Dhruv 72
Utility / Transport Helicopters · 8 country
HAL Light Utility Helicopter 67
Utility / Transport Helicopters · 2 country
HAL Rudra 67
Utility / Transport Helicopters · 1 country
UAV / DRONES
CARRIERS & AMPHIBIOUS
SURFACE COMBATANTS
ENDED Kolkata-class destroyer 76
Destroyers · 1 country
Visakhapatnam-class destroyer 70
Destroyers · 1 country
ENDED Delhi-class destroyer 61
Destroyers · 1 country
Nilgiri-class frigate 72
Frigates · 1 country
Shivalik-class frigate 67
Frigates · 1 country
ENDED Godavari-class frigate 59
Frigates · 1 country
ENDED Nilgiri-class frigate 57
Frigates · 2 country
Brahmaputra-class frigate 57
Frigates · 1 country
Veer-class corvette 69
Corvettes · 3 country
Kora-class corvette 66
Corvettes · 2 country
ENDED Kamorta-class corvette 65
Corvettes · 1 country
Khukri-class corvette 64
Corvettes · 2 country
+3 more
SUBMARINES
S5-class submarine 83
Ballistic Missile Submarines (SSBN) · 1 country
Arihant-class submarine 67
Ballistic Missile Submarines (SSBN) · 1 country
Scorpène-class submarine 0
Conventional Submarines · 6 country
ENDED Shishumar-class submarine 0
Conventional Submarines · 1 country
Kalvari-class submarine 0
Conventional Submarines · 1 country
AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE SHIPS
MINE WARFARE & PATROL
Future Indian minehunter class 71
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · 1 country
ENDED Pondicherry-class minesweeper 42
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · 1 country
ENDED Mahé-class minesweeper 34
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · 2 country
Vidyut-class missile boat 55
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · 1 country
ENDED Chamak-class missile boat 51
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · 2 country
ENDED Samarth-class offshore patrol vessel 73
Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) · 1 country
Vishwast-class advanced offshore patrol vessel 67
Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) · 1 country
ENDED Sankalp-class offshore patrol vessel 65
Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) · 1 country
Samar-class offshore patrol vessel 64
Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) · 1 country
Shachi-class offshore patrol vessel 59
Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) · 1 country
Vikram-class offshore patrol vessel 58
Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) · 2 country
AUXILIARY & SUPPORT SHIPS
NAVAL WEAPON SYSTEMS
BALLISTIC MISSILES
ATGM
ANTI-SHIP MISSILES
AIR-TO-AIR MISSILES
AIR-TO-SURFACE MISSILES
CRUISE MISSILES
BALLISTIC (CONVENTIONAL)
Agni 79
Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM) · 1 country
Shaurya 75
Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM) · 1 country
Prahaar 64
Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM) · 1 country
Dhanush 62
Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM)
Prithvi 54
Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM) · 1 country
Agni-I 54
Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM) · 1 country
Agni-II 74
Medium-Range Ballistic Missiles (Conv.) · 1 country
Agni-P 72
Medium-Range Ballistic Missiles (Conv.) · 1 country
Agni-II Prime 68
Medium-Range Ballistic Missiles (Conv.) · 1 country
GUIDED BOMBS
HYPERSONIC MISSILES
RADAR SYSTEMS
RECON SATELLITES
LAUNCH VEHICLES
Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-CA 59
Military Space Launch Vehicles · 1 country
Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-QL 59
Military Space Launch Vehicles · 1 country
Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-XL 58
Military Space Launch Vehicles · 1 country
Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle 57
Military Space Launch Vehicles · 1 country
Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-DL 57
Military Space Launch Vehicles · 1 country
Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-G 57
Military Space Launch Vehicles · 1 country
Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark II 57
Military Space Launch Vehicles · 1 country
Launch Vehicle Mark III 56
Military Space Launch Vehicles · 1 country
Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle 56
Military Space Launch Vehicles · 1 country
Small Satellite Launch Vehicle 37
Military Space Launch Vehicles · 10 country
Pushpak 35
Military Space Launch Vehicles · 1 country
Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark I 34
Military Space Launch Vehicles · 1 country
+3 more
RECENT DEFENSE DEALS8 export · 46 import · 6 domestic
| Direction | Year | Counterparty | Product / Service | Quantity | Amount | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ↘ | 2026 | Russia | 2K22 Tunguska | — | $4.5 Mr | new-build | ordered | |
| ⟳ | 2025 | Domestic supply | QRSAM | — | $105.0 Mr | new-build | ordered | |
| ↘ | 2025 | United States | Boeing P-8 Poseidon | 6 | — | new-build | ordered | |
| ↘ | 2024 | United States | SIG 716 | 73,000 | — | export | confirmed | |
| ↘ | 2024 | Russia | Mi-26 (overhaul contract) | 3 | — | Sale | ordered | |
| ⟳ | 2024 | Domestic supply | TATA Kestrel | 105 | — | new-build | ordered | |
| ↗ | 2024 |  Morocco | TATA Kestrel | 150 | — | license-production | ordered | |
| ↘ | 2024 | United States | SIG Sauer SIG516 | 73,000 | — | new-build | ordered | |
| ⟳ | 2023 | Domestic supply | ULPGM (Adani Defence & Aerospace emergency procurement) | — | — | Sale | Delivered | |
| ⟳ | 2023 | Bharat Dynamics Limited | ULPGM-V2 | 220 | $11 M | Sale | Delivered | |
| ⟳ | 2023 | Domestic supply | QRSAM | — | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2023 | United States | SIG Sauer SIG516 | 70,000 | — | new-build | ordered | |
| ↗ | 2023 |  Armenia | Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System | 84 | — | new-build | ordered | |
| ↗ | 2023 | Armenia | Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System | 6 | $155 M | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2023 | France | Kalvari-class submarine | 3 | — | new-build | ordered | |
| ↘ | 2022 |  Poland | Warmate / Warmate-R (via WB Electronics India subsidiary) | 100 | — | Sale | Delivered | |
| ↗ | 2022→2023 | Armenia | Pinaka Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher | 4 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↗ | 2022 |  Mauritius | Dhruv | 3 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2021 | Israel | SkyStriker (via Elbit + Alpha Design Technologies/Adani JV, licensed "Make in India" production) | 100 | $12 M | Technology | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2021 | Russia | AK-103 | 70,000 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2021 | Russia | AK-12 | 600,000 | — | license-production | ordered | |
| ↘ | 2021 | Russia | AK-12 | 70,000 | — | new-build | ordered | |
| ↘ | 2021 | Russia | AK-203 | 601,427 | — | license-production | ordered | |
| ↘ | 2021 | Russia | AK-203 | 70,000 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2021 | Russia | Amur-class submarine | 6 | — | new-build | ||
| ↘ | 2020 | Israel | SmartShooter SMASH 2000 | — | — | export | confirmed | |
| ↗ | 2020 | Armenia | BEL Weapon Locating Radar | 4 | $40 M | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2020 | United States | Mark 54 Lightweight Torpedo | 19 | $63 M | new-build | ordered | |
| ↘ | 2019 | United States | SIG 716 | 72,400 | — | export | confirmed | |
| ↘ | 2019 | Israel | Harop loitering munition (additional order) | 54 | — | Sale | Signed | |
| ↘ | 2019 |  South Korea | K30 Biho | 104 | $2.6 Mr | new-build | Cancelled | |
| ⟳ | 2019→2026 | Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers | GRSE Anti Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft | 8 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↗ | 2016 |  Vietnam | Varunastra | — | — | aid | ordered | |
| ↘ | 2015 | United States | CH-47F(I) | 15 | $1.1 Mr | Sale | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2015 | Israel | IAI Bird-Eye | — | — | license-production | ordered | |
| ↘ | 2015 | France | Rafale M | 36 | $8.8 Mr | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2015 | France | Rafale C | 36 | $8.8 Mr | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2015 | France | Dassault Rafale | 36 | $8.8 Mr | new-build | ordered | |
| ↘ | 2015 | France | Rafale DH | 36 | $8.8 Mr | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2015 | France | Rafale EQ | 36 | $8.8 Mr | new-build | ordered | |
| ↘ | 2011 | United States | Mark 54 Lightweight Torpedo | 32 | $86 M | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2010 | Russia | MiG-29K | 29 | $1.2 Mr | new-build | ordered | |
| ↘ | 2009 | Israel | Harop loitering munition | 10 | $100 M | Sale | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2008→2009 | Russia | Ilyushin Il-38 | 2 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2007 | France | Fennec | 197 | $500 M | new-build | Cancelled | |
| ↘ | 2007→2009 | Israel | IAI Harop | 8 | $100 M | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2006→2011 | Russia | Talwar-class frigate | 3 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2006→2011 | Russia | Krivak-class frigate | 3 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2005→2008 | Russia | BM-30 Smerch | 42 | $450 M | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2005 | France | Scorpène-class submarine | 6 | $3.0 Mr | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2004 | Israel | Harpy anti-radiation loitering munition (mobile launcher, 16 drones/launcher) | — | $50 M | Sale | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2004→2009 | Russia | MiG-29K | 16 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2002 | Israel | Galil Sniper | 200 | — | export | confirmed | |
| ↘ | 2002→2011 | Israel | IWI Tavor X95 | 12,000 | $880 M | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↗ | 2001 |  Nepal | INSAS rifle | 26,000 | — | aid | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2001→2004 | Russia | Tank T-90 | 310 | $620 M | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2000 | Russia | Su-30MKI | 140 | — | license-production | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1999→2011 | Russia | Admiral Grigorovich-class frigate | 6 | — | license-production | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1997→2009 | Russia | 2K22 Tunguska | 80 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1997→2002 | Russia | Talwar-class frigate | 3 | $1.0 Mr | new-build | Delivered |
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ALL-TIME ARMS TRADE129transactions · inflation-adjusted
↗ EXPORTS
$214 M
18transactions
↘ IMPORTS
$83.5 Mr
100transactions
Σ TOTAL
$83.7 Mr
129transactions
| Country | Export (→) | Import (←) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | — | $65.5 Mr | $65.5 Mr |
| Russia | — | $11.1 Mr | $11.1 Mr |
| South Korea | — | $3.3 Mr | $3.3 Mr |
| Israel | — | $2.0 Mr | $2.0 Mr |
| Armenia | $214 M | — | $214 M |
| United States | — | $201 M | $201 M |
 Romania | — | $18 M | $18 M |
Sum of all defense deals in our database, adjusted to 2025 prices (CPI). Exports (→) are what this country sold, imports (←) what it bought. Covers only transactions recorded in our archive; the real historical total is higher.
MOST POPULAR PRODUCTSused by 92 countries
- #1Type 5652countryAssault Rifles
- #2Tank EX15countryTanks
- #3Barak 812countryShip-launched SAM / Naval AAW
- #4Radar Imaging Satellite11countryOptical / Imaging Satellites
- #5Tank T-9010countryTanks
- #6Small Satellite Launch Vehicle10countryMilitary Space Launch Vehicles
- #7BrahMos9countryLand-Attack Cruise Missiles (LACM)
- #8Dhruv Mk.18countryUtility / Transport Helicopters
05 / History & Conflicts · 45 armed events
Fire Line Most active: World War II
Alliance Network by past conflicts
🛡 Most Allied
United Kingdom 62 wars Australia 34 wars Canada 16 wars United States 16 wars Bangladesh 12 wars ◄── India ──►
Based on conflicts fought on the same or opposing side.
War Statistics India · 185 conflicts
185Conflicts
14Wins
1Losses
1Draws
0Ongoing
Highest Own Losses 240,000 Burma Campaign 1944–1945 Highest Enemy Losses 32,342 Western Desert campaign Longest 119 years Bastar Rebellion
Human Cost · India
8,371Military
1Civilian
0Displaced
Data as of 2026; figures may vary by source.
📜 Chronological Conflict List
| Conflict | Years | Opponent | Role | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operation Black Forest Special Op. | 2025 | Communist Party of India (Maoist) | Primary | — |
| 2025 Abujhmarh clash Civil War | 2025–present | Communist Party of India (Maoist) | Primary | — |
| 2025 Bijapur clash Civil War | 2025–present | Communist Party of India (Maoist) | Primary | — |
| 2025 India–Pakistan conflict Interstate | 2025 | Intervention | Primary | Ceasefire |
| 2020–2021 U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan Proxy | 2020–2021 | Qatar negotiating team | Primary | — |
| 2020–2021 China–India skirmishes | 2020–2021 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| 2019 Balakot airstrike Interstate | 2019–present | Pakistan | Primary | Tactical Loss |
| 2017 Sukma attack Civil War | 2017–present | Communist Party of India (Maoist) | Primary | — |
| 2015 Indian counter-insurgency operation in Myanmar Special Op. | 2015–present | NSCN-K Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup | Primary | — |
| 2013 India–Pakistan border incidents Interstate | 2013–present | Intervention | Primary | Draw |
| Battle off Minicoy Island | 2011–present | Somali pirates | Primary | — |
| April 2010 Maoist attack in Dantewada Civil War | 2010–present | Communist Party of India (Maoist) | Primary | — |
| Operation Ocean Shield Special Op. | 2009–2016 | Somali pirates | Primary | — |
| Operation Green Hunt Special Op. | 2009–present | Communist Party of India (Maoist) {{bulleted list | Primary | — |
| Rajnandgaon ambush Civil War | 2009–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| 2006 Fijian coup d'état Coup | 2006–present | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Operation All Clear Special Op. | 2003–2004 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Leposavić ambush Interstate | 2003–present | Kosovo Protection Corps (Serbians claim) | Primary | Tactical Win |
| Operation Enduring Freedom Special Op. | 2001–2014 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Operation Khukri Special Op. | 2000 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Tololing Interstate | 1999–present | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Kargil War Interstate | 1999 | {{nowrap| United Jihad Council}} Kumar | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Afghan Civil War Civil War | 1996–2001 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| United Nations Operation in Somalia II Special Op. | 1993–1995 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Unified Task Force Special Op. | 1992–1993 | Somali National Alliance Al-Itihaad al-Islamiya | Primary | — |
| Operation Bajrang Special Op. | 1990–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Afghan Civil War Civil War | 1989–1992 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir Insurgency | 1989–present | All Parties Hurriyat Conference Jamaat-e-Islami Kashmir Lashkar-e-Taiba The Resistance Front Jaish-e-Mohammed United Jihad Council Harkat-ul-Jihad al-Islami Hizbul Mujahideen People's Anti-Fascist Front Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front Harkat-ul-Mujahideen Al-Umar-Mujahideen Dukhtaran-e-Millat Al-Badr | Primary | Ongoing |
| 1988 Maldives coup d'état attempt Coup | 1988–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| 1987–89 JVP Insurrection Insurgency | 1987–1989 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Operation Blue Star Special Op. | 1984–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Operation Meghdoot Special Op. | 1984–present | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| 1984 Pakistan coup attempt Coup | 1984–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Indo-Pakistani Naval War of 1971 Interstate | 1971 | {{plainlist| }} | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Operation Trident Special Op. | 1971 | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Operation Python Special Op. | 1971 | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Operation Chengiz Khan Special Op. | 1971–present | Pakistan | Primary | Tactical Win |
| Operation Barisal Special Op. | 1971 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Operation Jackpot Special Op. | 1971–present | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Tangail Airdrop Special Op. | 1971–present | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Battle of Basantar Proxy | 1971 | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Battle of Shiromoni | 1971 | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Battle of Boyra Proxy | 1971–present | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Battle of Chamb Proxy | 1971 | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Battle of Dhalai Proxy | 1971 | Pakistan | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Battle of Garibpur Proxy | 1971 | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Battle of Gazipur Proxy | 1971 | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Battle of Hilli Proxy | 1971 | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Battle of Longewala Proxy | 1971 | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Battle of Sylhet Proxy | 1971 | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Defence of KamalPur | 1971–present | Pakistan | Primary | Tactical Loss |
| Meghna Heli Bridge Proxy | 1971–present | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| 1971 JVP Insurrection Insurgency | 1971 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Bangladesh Liberation War Interstate | 1971 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 Interstate | 1971 | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Naxalbari uprising Insurgency | 1967–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Indo-Pakistani Air War of 1965 Interstate | 1965–present | Intervention | Primary | Draw |
| Operation Gibraltar Special Op. | 1965–present | Intervention | Primary | Tactical Win |
| Operation Grand Slam Special Op. | 1965–present | Intervention | Primary | Tactical Win |
| Operation Dwarka Special Op. | 1965–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
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06 / Geostrategy · comparative
A
VSB
IndiavsJapan
01Personnel
Active Personnel
+%489
Reserve Personnel
+%13
Paramilitary Personnel
×107.1
Total Military Personnel
+%244
Available for Military Service
×12.4
Reaching Military Age Annually
×28.8
Conscription Duration (days)
02Land Forces
Total Tanks
+%524
IFV Count
+%313
APC Count
+%600
Recon Vehicle Count
+%900
MRAP Count
+%900
Towed Artillery Count
+%700
Self-Propelled Artillery Count
×20.2
MLRS Count
+%122
Mortar Count
+%400
ATGM Launcher Count
+%400
SHORAD Count
×20.0
MANPADS Count
+%400
03Air Forces
Total Aircraft
+%16
Fighter Aircraft Count
+%82
Ground Attack Aircraft Count
+%20
Bomber Aircraft Count
+%100
Transport Aircraft Count
=
Tanker Aircraft Count
+%67
AWACS Count
+%367
Trainer Aircraft Count
+%50
Total Helicopters
+%40
Attack Helicopter Count
+%67
Transport Helicopter Count
+%50
UAV Count
=
04Naval Forces
Total Ships
+%11
Aircraft Carrier Count
+%100
Amphibious Assault Ship Count
+%300
Cruiser Count
=
Destroyer Count
+%245
Frigate Count
+%30
Corvette Count
+%300
Total Submarines
+%38
SSN Count
+%100
SSBN Count
+%100
Patrol Boat Count
×21.7
05Strategic Forces
Nuclear Warhead Count
+%100
Deployed Warhead Count
+%100
ICBM Count
=
SLBM Count
+%100
IRBM Count
=
06Budget & Economy
Defense Budget (USD)
+%45
Defense Budget (% of GDP)
+%140
Defense Budget per Capita (USD)
+%696
GDP (Nominal, USD)
+%13
GDP (PPP, USD)
+%137
Arms Exports (USD)
+%20
Arms Imports (USD)
×13.0
Defense Industry Rank
+%25
Defense Industry Size (USD)
+%20
Defense Sector Employment
+%233
07Logistics & Infrastructure
Military Airport Count
+%65
Total Airport Count
+%253
Major Port Count
+%30
Oil Production (bbl/day)
×187.5
Oil Reserves (bbl)
×118.2
Coastline (km)
+%296
08Demographics
Total Population
×11.6
Military Age Population
×11.5
Urban Population (%)
+%163
Literacy Rate (%)
+%29
Area (km²)
+%770
📚 Sources
- Publicly available open sources and databases.