India Joins the Top 5: A Look at Its Military Strength

India's Military Strength

India was ranked the 4th most powerful country in 2023, with 156 nuclear weapons and 4,614 tanks in its arsenal.

Military Spending and GDP

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Air Force and Navy

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Military Satellites

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Foreign Military Bases

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India's Global Security Influence

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