India and Pakistan: Military And Nuclear Capabilities

The decades-old rivalry between India and Pakistan has reached a perilous peak. Following a deadly attack on April 22 in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, where 26 civilians lost their lives, India launched "Operation Sindoor" on May 7. This operation targeted nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, aiming at what India described as "terrorist infrastructure." Pakistan reported that these strikes resulted in at least 26 deaths, including a three-year-old child. In retaliation, Pakistan claimed to have downed five Indian aircraft, a claim India has not acknowledged. Subsequent exchanges have led to further casualties, with reports of at least 10 civilians killed in Indian-administered Kashmir due to Pakistani fire. Military Might: A Comparative Overview According to Global Firepower's 2025 rankings, India boasts the fourth-strongest military globally, while Pakistan holds the ninth position. India's military comprises app...