Comparing Pak, Iran's Militaries: Who Is Stronger?

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Iran fired missiles and drones into Pakistan, targetting two base camps of Baluchi group Jaish-al Adil

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Pakistan retaliated with strikes after warning Iran of "serious consequences" leading to an escalation in tensions

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Pakistan has a stronger military than Iran with more manpower, land, air and naval power and is globally the ninth strongest military.

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Pakistan has 6.5 lakh active military personnel and Iran has almost the same number of personnel with 6.1 lakh active and is ranked number 8.

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Though Iran has a higher defence budget compared to Pakistan. It allocated $9.9 billion while Pakistan reserved $6.3 billion.

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The Pakistan Army is equipped with diverse main battle tanks, including Al-Khalid and Type 90-II

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Pakistan has 1,434 aircraft, including fighters like the US F-16 and Chinese JF-17 Thunder, and is a formidable challenger.

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Iran has over 500 aircraft, including domestically produced Saegheh and older US F-4 Phantoms, is a key player in Iran's defence.

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Comparing Pak, Iran's Militaries: Who Is Stronger?

Iran fired missiles and drones into Pakistan, targetting two base camps of Baluchi group Jaish-al Adil

Pakistan retaliated with strikes after warning Iran of "serious consequences" leading to an escalation in tensions

Pakistan has a stronger military than Iran with more manpower, land, air and naval power and is globally the ninth strongest military.

Pakistan has 6.5 lakh active military personnel and Iran has almost the same number of personnel with 6.1 lakh active and is ranked number 8.

Though Iran has a higher defence budget compared to Pakistan. It allocated $9.9 billion while Pakistan reserved $6.3 billion.

The Pakistan Army is equipped with diverse main battle tanks, including Al-Khalid and Type 90-II

Pakistan has 1,434 aircraft, including fighters like the US F-16 and Chinese JF-17 Thunder, and is a formidable challenger.

Iran has over 500 aircraft, including domestically produced Saegheh and older US F-4 Phantoms, is a key player in Iran's defence.

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