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Indian air strikes on Kashmir controlled by Pakistan after the militant attacks were deadly last month on the side of India’s managed from the disputed territory had caused harmful escalation fears in conflict.
Not yet known what specific weapons are used Wednesday morning attack Which according to Delhi is targeting “terrorist camps”, although Islamabad said civil infrastructure, including the mosque, was beaten.
However, India Reportedly using Jet Rafale which is equipped with an air-leather-to-land-to-land leather missile.
Nuclear armed neighbors have increased their military abilities since they clashed in a series of border battles in 2019.
In 2024, India had 36 Jet Rafale, eight variants of two seats and 28 variants of one seat, according to the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS).
This aircraft was obtained based on the 2016 government agreement between India and France, which included weapons packages. This package features mica missiles and scalp.
Between 2020 and 2024, around one third of Indian weapons imports came from France, said Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
Pakistan Claimed to have shot down five Indian aircraft, including three Rafale Jet, on Wednesday after Indian attacks.
If this is the problem, the Pakistani military will use surface-to-air (SAM) missiles. According to IISS, Pakistan has more than 200 sam. Although, for the context, India has more than 800 in all of their armed forces.
What is the ranking of India and Pakistan?
Indian military capabilities as a whole significantly exceed Pakistan.
This ranks fourth in the world compared to the 12th place of Pakistan, according to the Global Firepower’s Index, which considers various factors to assess military power.
In terms of personnel, India has 1,237,000 active personnel in its troops, 75,000 in the Navy and 149,900 Air Force.
Pakistan has less than half of 560,000 active personnel in the Army, 30,000 in the Navy and 70,000 in the Air Force.
Army from Indian army (left) and Pakistani army (right). Pic: Reuters
Indian Armed Forces twice the size of Pakistan
Sky’s security and defense analyst, Professor Michael Clarke said: “Indian troops are about double the size of Pakistani troops … If it was a war, India would win.”
He added: “If below the war level, if it’s a kind of military confrontation, then Pakistan might think it can get something from that.”
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Both of these forces have a similar nuclear ability. India is estimated to be 180 nuclear warheads, while Pakistan has around 170, according to the US Thinktank Federation of American scientists.
However, experts agree that it is impossible that both parties will use their nuclear power at this stage.
Professor Clarke said: “Nuclear weapons will only be used by any country if its existence is at stake. Nothing is happening at Kashmir Threaten the existence of Pakistan or India. “
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