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Like their rivals, the Indian Army, the Pakistani military is directly descended from the British Indian Army before it was partitioned with the rest of India. It is among the largest military forces in the world. For their equipment, they use weaponry from several countries (notably the US and France), but increasingly rely on supplies from China, particularly for their air force.

Pakistan Army -

The largest of the three branches at 500,000 strong, the Pakistan Army is considered the most powerful institution in Pakistan and has been the author of all three of Pakistan's coups. Maintains a nuclear capability, and is always preparing for the next war with India, whenever and wherever that might be. Currently focusing on the War On Terror along the Afghan-Pakistan border. Also currently not officially in power in the government, though it continues to maintain influence.

Pakistan Navy -

The Pakistan Navy consists of 22 surface ships and a handful of diesel submarines. Currently trying to strengthen the submarine fleet into becoming nuclear launch capable. Of the three branches, not only is it the smallest and least funded, but it also has the dubious honor of having exactly one kill to its name in the three plus wars fought between itself and India (in contrast, the Indian Navy has 14 kills, half of them major warships). Maintains a land-based naval aviation unit that performs patrols.

Pakistan Air Force -

The air force, like the Army, is nuclear capable and flies mostly Chinese knockoffs of Soviet-era fighters right alongside American F-16s.

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