Why is Brazil ranked above Pakistan?

[Abid123]

Global Firepower - 2024 World Military Strength Rankings

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#9 Brazil
#10 Pakistan

As you may already have seen before Pakistan is ranked number 10. Very surprising to see that Brazil is ranked on 9th place above Pakistan. Brazil air force has 47 F-5, 31 Embraer EMB 314, 46 AMX International AMX. The only modern 4th generation they have is Jas gripen and only 36 of them. No comparision with PAF. Not to mention that PAF pilots are some of the best trained.

Comparing army they have arond 450 old outdated Leopard 1s. Pakistan has 170 VT-4s in service with total 300 on order. Also 320 3rd generation T-80UD. Around 500 3rd generation Al-Khalids. Better artillery, more soldiers in active and reserve personnel. More and better Attack Helicopters.

The only place where Brazil might be stronger is Navv. But that should not be surprising considering their huge coastline. Also even in that they are not that far ahead.

So what might be the reason? Pakistan should be 9th and Brazil 10th in reality.

 

[Indus Pakistan]

So what might be the reason? Pakistan should be 9th and Brazil 10th in reality.

Ever heard of the saying "armies march on their stomachs"? Brazilian economy is far larger than Pakistan and could sustain a war. What would Pakistan do? Approach IMF for a loan to fight a war?

 

[WinterFangs]

Brazil have an well equipped armed forces along with a good defence budget and quite a lot of money,

 

[Yongpeng Sun-Tastaufen]

Bigger landmass, more access to ocean.

 

[Abid123]

Ever heard of the saying "armies march on their stomachs"? Brazilian economy is far larger than Pakistan and could sustain a war. What would Pakistan do? Approach IMF for a loan to fight a war?

If your simply going for economy then Germany should be above Russia.

Brazil have an well equipped armed forces along with a good defence budget and quite a lot of money,

They are well equipped but definitely not better than Pakistan. Agree on defence budget and money.

 

[AUz]

Better industrial capacity than Pakistan.

Although GDP is garbage...they literally rank a powerless sh*thole like india above Japan or France etc

 

[xyxmt]

WTF does it matter!!!

 

[Abid123]

Better industrial capacity than Pakistan.

Although GDP is garbage...they literally rank a powerless sh*thole like india above Japan or France etc

India should be ranked above France but not Japan.

WTF does it matter!!!

Just a question...

 

[Old School]

'Ranking' means nothing in a real situation. Saddam's Iraq used to be ranked fairly high during the 1990 invasion of Kuwait. Only cricket fans are obsessed with rankings, though cricket is a pseudo-sport.

 

[Raja Porus]

Global Firepower - 2024 World Military Strength Rankings

Reference detailing major and minor global military powers through accumulated statistics and rankings.

www.globalfirepower.com

#9 Brazil
#10 Pakistan

As you may already have seen before Pakistan is ranked number 10. Very surprising to see that Brazil is ranked on 9th place above Pakistan. Brazil air force has 47 F-5, 31 Embraer EMB 314, 46 AMX International AMX. The only modern 4th generation they have is Jas gripen and only 36 of them. No comparision with PAF. Not to mention that PAF pilots are some of the best trained.

Comparing army they have arond 450 old outdated Leopard 1s. Pakistan has 170 VT-4s in service with total 300 on order. Also 320 3rd generation T-80UD. Around 500 3rd generation Al-Khalids. Better artillery, more soldiers in active and reserve personnel. More and better Attack Helicopters.

The only place where Brazil might be stronger is Navv. But that should not be surprising considering their huge coastline. Also even in that they are not that far ahead.

So what might be the reason? Pakistan should be 9th and Brazil 10th in reality.

And above all Pakistan is a nuclear power

 

[khanasifm]

There is option to run comparison , bottom line financial burden, population and other factor Socio ecnomic , USSR down while it had largest military. It economically weak

 

[That Guy]

Brazil is richer than Pakistan, has a bigger industrial base than Pakistan, has more access to natural resources than Pakistan, and has a far more developed military industry than Pakistan.

You tell me.

Also, Pakistan buys Brazilian weapons, including the MAR-1 missile.

 

[Dark1]

Only those Pakistanis will compare Pakistan to Brazil who haven't been to Brazil. Its like a European country for the most parts , with pockets of poverty.
Pakistan army's performance in the last 2 conflicts in kargil and 71 , against a 3rd world opponent was dismal. Brazil with its developed industrial infrastructure will eat Pakistan for breakfast.

 

[That Guy]

If your simply going for economy then Germany should be above Russia.

Germany has held back, mainly due to its dark history with military conquests.

I expect Russia to fall below Germany in a few decades. Russia's military industry is mainly running on fumes and Soviet technology. A lot of their newer technology is behind schedule and underfunded, because Russia's economy is weak. In fact, Putin has had to refocus on the economy, and move away from military in order to stabilize Russia.

Meanwhile, Germany is growing strong, and there is an urgency within the Bundestag that Germany (and indeed the EU) can no longer rely on the US for support. While this sentiment was already increasing since the beginning of the 21st century, things have accelerated ever since the beginning of the Trump administration.

In a decade or two, I wouldn't be surprised if Germany overtakes Russia, and Russia drops out of the top 5, if not the top 10.

And above all Pakistan is a nuclear power

Nukes are more of a political tool now a days than an actual weapon of war.

 

[Beast]

Just the navy alone going to add a lot of points for Brazil. They have an aircraft carrier and have at least limited power projection capabilities.