GFP Ranking 2016
Global Firepower (GFP)
continues to provide its unique analytical display of data concerning
modern military powers. Over 125 powers are considered in the ranking
which allows for a broad spectrum of comparisons to be achieved
concerning relative military strengths.The GFP ranking is based largely on each nation's potential conventional
war-making capability across land, sea and air. The final ranking
incorporates values related to resources, finances and geography and
over 50 different factors make up the final GFP ranking, delivering the
"PowerIndex" value with bonuses and penalties applied where appropriate.
Updates to the list are attempted annually or when new information /
corrections warrant them.
The finalized ranking relies on over 50 factors to determine a given nation's Power Index ("PwrIndx") score. This allows smaller, though more technologically-advanced, nations to compete with larger, lesser-developed ones. Modifiers in the form of bonuses and penalties are added to refine the list. Some things to observe in regards to the finalized ranking:
Ranking does not simply rely on the total number of weapons available to any one country but rather focuses on weapon diversity within the number totals to provide a better balance of firepower available (i.e. fielding 100 minesweepers does not equal the strategic and tactical value of fielding 10 aircraft carriers).
• Nuclear stockpiles are NOT taken into account but recognized / suspected nuclear powers receive a bonus.
• Geographical factors, logistical flexibility, natural resources and local industry influence the final ranking.
• Available manpower is a key consideration; nations with large populations tend to rank higher.
• Land-locked nations are NOT penalized for lack of a navy; naval powers ARE penalized for lack of diversity in available assets.
• NATO allies receive a slight bonus due to the theoretical sharing of resources.
• Current political / military leadership is NOT taken into account.
INDIA MILITARY STRENGTH
Ranked as 4 of 126 GFP Power Index rating of 0.1661 (0.0000 being perfect)
MANPOWER - Going beyond military equipment totals and perceived fighting strength is the actual manpower that drives a given military. Wars of attrition favor those with more.
Total Population: 1,251,695,584
Available Manpower: 616,000,000
Fit for Service: 489,600,000
Reaching Military Age Annually: 22,900,000
Active Frontline Personnel: 1,325,000
Active Reserve Personnel: 2,143,000
LAND SYSTEMS - Tank value includes Main Battle Tanks, light tanks and tank destroyers, either wheeled or tracked. AFV value includes Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs) and Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs).
Tanks: 6,464
Armored Fighting Vehicles (AFVs): 6,704
Self-Propelled Guns (SPGs): 290
Towed-Artillery: 7,414
Multiple-Launch Rocket Systems (MLRSs): 292
AIR POWER - Includes both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft from all branches of service.
Total Aircraft: 2,086
Fighters/Interceptors: 679
Fixed-Wing Attack Aircraft: 809
Transport Aircraft: 857
Trainer Aircraft: 318
Helicopters: 646
Attack Helicopters: 19
NAVAL POWER - Aircraft Carrier value includes dedicated "helicopter carrier" vessels. Total naval strength includes all known auxiliaries as well.
Total Naval Strength: 295
Aircraft Carriers: 2
Frigates: 14
Destroyers: 10
Corvettes: 26
Submarines: 14
Coastal Defense Craft: 135
Mine Warfare: 6
RESOURCES (PETROLEUM) - Despite the advances made in battlefield technology, oil remains the lifeblood of any fighting force and supporting economy.
Oil Production: 767,600 bbl/day
Oil Consumption: 3,510,000 bbl/day
Proven Oil Reserves: 5,675,000,000 bbl
LOGISTICAL - War is as much a battle of logistics - moving man and machine from / to points all over - as it is direct combat. Labor Force adds to available wartime industry strength.
Labor Force: 492,400,000
Merchant Marine Strength: 340
Major Ports and Terminals: 7
Roadway Coverage: 3,320,410
Railway Coverage: 63,974
Serviceable Airports: 346
FINANCIAL (in USD) - Regardless of strength in numbers, war is still driven by financing as much as any one leader or weapon.
Defense Budget: $40,000,000,000
External Debt: $459,100,000,000
Reserves of Foreign Exchange and Gold: $370,700,000,000
Purchasing Power Parity: $7,411,000,000,000
GEOGRAPHY (in km) - Geographical values primarily figure into a defensive-minded war (i.e. invasion).
Square Land Area: 3,287,263 km
Coastline: 7,000 km
Shared Border: 13,888 km
Waterways: 14,500 km
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| Indian Cavalry Parade |
The finalized ranking relies on over 50 factors to determine a given nation's Power Index ("PwrIndx") score. This allows smaller, though more technologically-advanced, nations to compete with larger, lesser-developed ones. Modifiers in the form of bonuses and penalties are added to refine the list. Some things to observe in regards to the finalized ranking:
Ranking does not simply rely on the total number of weapons available to any one country but rather focuses on weapon diversity within the number totals to provide a better balance of firepower available (i.e. fielding 100 minesweepers does not equal the strategic and tactical value of fielding 10 aircraft carriers).
• Nuclear stockpiles are NOT taken into account but recognized / suspected nuclear powers receive a bonus.
• Geographical factors, logistical flexibility, natural resources and local industry influence the final ranking.
• Available manpower is a key consideration; nations with large populations tend to rank higher.
• Land-locked nations are NOT penalized for lack of a navy; naval powers ARE penalized for lack of diversity in available assets.
• NATO allies receive a slight bonus due to the theoretical sharing of resources.
• Current political / military leadership is NOT taken into account.
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| Celebrating Trainee cadre at IMA |
INDIA MILITARY STRENGTH
Ranked as 4 of 126 GFP Power Index rating of 0.1661 (0.0000 being perfect)
MANPOWER - Going beyond military equipment totals and perceived fighting strength is the actual manpower that drives a given military. Wars of attrition favor those with more.
Total Population: 1,251,695,584
Available Manpower: 616,000,000
Fit for Service: 489,600,000
Reaching Military Age Annually: 22,900,000
Active Frontline Personnel: 1,325,000
Active Reserve Personnel: 2,143,000
LAND SYSTEMS - Tank value includes Main Battle Tanks, light tanks and tank destroyers, either wheeled or tracked. AFV value includes Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs) and Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs).
Tanks: 6,464
Armored Fighting Vehicles (AFVs): 6,704
Self-Propelled Guns (SPGs): 290
Towed-Artillery: 7,414
Multiple-Launch Rocket Systems (MLRSs): 292
AIR POWER - Includes both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft from all branches of service.
Total Aircraft: 2,086
Fighters/Interceptors: 679
Fixed-Wing Attack Aircraft: 809
Transport Aircraft: 857
Trainer Aircraft: 318
Helicopters: 646
Attack Helicopters: 19
NAVAL POWER - Aircraft Carrier value includes dedicated "helicopter carrier" vessels. Total naval strength includes all known auxiliaries as well.
Total Naval Strength: 295
Aircraft Carriers: 2
Frigates: 14
Destroyers: 10
Corvettes: 26
Submarines: 14
Coastal Defense Craft: 135
Mine Warfare: 6
RESOURCES (PETROLEUM) - Despite the advances made in battlefield technology, oil remains the lifeblood of any fighting force and supporting economy.
Oil Production: 767,600 bbl/day
Oil Consumption: 3,510,000 bbl/day
Proven Oil Reserves: 5,675,000,000 bbl
LOGISTICAL - War is as much a battle of logistics - moving man and machine from / to points all over - as it is direct combat. Labor Force adds to available wartime industry strength.
Labor Force: 492,400,000
Merchant Marine Strength: 340
Major Ports and Terminals: 7
Roadway Coverage: 3,320,410
Railway Coverage: 63,974
Serviceable Airports: 346
FINANCIAL (in USD) - Regardless of strength in numbers, war is still driven by financing as much as any one leader or weapon.
Defense Budget: $40,000,000,000
External Debt: $459,100,000,000
Reserves of Foreign Exchange and Gold: $370,700,000,000
Purchasing Power Parity: $7,411,000,000,000
GEOGRAPHY (in km) - Geographical values primarily figure into a defensive-minded war (i.e. invasion).
Square Land Area: 3,287,263 km
Coastline: 7,000 km
Shared Border: 13,888 km
Waterways: 14,500 km
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