Washington: The latest ranking of the world’s most powerful navies places India outside the top five. China and Pakistan rise in influence as their fleets expand. The World Directory of Modern Warships and Submarines (WDMMW) released a global list using a “True Value Rating” that goes beyond numbers, focusing on overall combat strength and modernisation.
The United States holds the top position with unmatched power and eleven aircraft carriers. China follows with rapid fleet growth, surpassing Washington in numbers in some areas. Overall combat capacity keeps Beijing in the second spot. Indonesia, South Korea and Japan rank above India in the list.
With around 155 commissioned vessels, South Korea ranks fifth. Its navy includes 22 submarines, an aircraft carrier under construction and nearly 70,000 personnel, including marines. The FFX Batch IV frigate program advances anti-submarine and surface warfare capabilities. South Korea positions itself strategically in the Asia-Pacific.
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Indonesia comes fourth with approximately 245 vessels. The navy develops “blue-water” capabilities to secure the archipelago’s maritime routes. Its fleet consists of frigates, submarines, patrol craft, amphibious ships and other vessels.
Russia ranks third with a complex naval force. Its fleet includes nuclear-capable submarines, advanced anti-ship missiles, ballistic missile submarines and nuclear attack submarines. Surface ships carry long-range hypersonic Zircon and cruise Caliber missiles.
China occupies the second spot with continuous modernization. The fleet rapidly expands in numbers and technology. The country operates three aircraft carriers with a fourth under construction. Plans exist to reach nine carriers by 2035. The WDDMW highlights China’s modernization as a key factor in its growing dominance.
The United States is number one with extensive combat capabilities. Eleven aircraft carriers operate mostly on nuclear power. A large fleet of surface ships and submarines includes Virginia-class attack submarines. Modern light combat vessels complement the traditional cruisers.
Japan ranks sixth. India appears seventh with a True Value Rating of 100.5. The Indian Navy has two aircraft carriers, 19 submarines, seventy-four fleet corvettes and five amphibious assault units. INS Vikrant joined in 2022 along with INS Vikramaditya. India maintains two nuclear-powered Arihant-class submarines capable of launching missiles.
Pakistan ranks twenty-sixth. Its navy has no aircraft carriers. It operates eight submarines and 28 fleet corvettes. China is delivering AIP-equipped submarines to Pakistan. These vessels are still in training and not yet operational. Full deployment is expected within one to two years.
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