How do India and Pakistan s militaries compare as tensions rise after Kashmir attack

NEW DELHI - An attack targeting Hindu tourists in Indian Kashmir that killed 26 men has triggered new tensions between India and Pakistan and sparked fears of a conflict, with Pakistan saying it has intelligence suggesting India intends to launch military action.

Here is a look at the defence forces and arsenals of the nuclear-armed South Asian neighbours, according to data from the London-based International Institute for Strategic Studies.

PERSONNEL

India has 1.4 million active personnel in its defence forces - 1,237,000 in the army, 75,500 in the navy, 149,900 in the air force, and 13,350 in the coast guard.

Pakistans strength is thinner, with under 700,000 personnel, of whom 560,000 are in the army, 70,000 in the air force, and 30,000 in the navy.

GROUND FORCE

Indias arsenal includes 9,743 pieces of artillery against Pakistans 4,619 pieces, and 3,740 main battle tanks compared to Pakistans 2,537.

AIR FORCE

While India has 730 combat-capable aircraft, Pakistans fleet is much smaller at 452 aircraft.

NAVY

Indias navy has 16 submarines, 11 destroyers, 16 frigates, and two aircraft carriers, while Pakistans navy has eight submarines and 10 frigates.

NUCLEAR ARSENAL

India has 172 warheads and Pakistan boasts of almost an equal number, with 170. REUTERS

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