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Air force > Combat aircraft: Number of fighter aircrafts (fixed wing aircrafts with combat capability).
Army > Main battle tanks: Number of main battle tanks.
Budget: Annual defense budget in billion USD.
Expenditures > Percent of GDP: Current military expenditures as an estimated percent of gross domestic product (GDP).
Global Peace Index: The Global Peace Index is comprised of 22 indicators in the three categories ongoing domestic or international conflicts; societal safety; and security and militarization. A low index value indicates a peaceful and safe country.
Military branches: This entry lists the service branches subordinate to defense ministries or the equivalent (typically ground, naval, air, and marine forces).
Military expenditures: This entry gives spending on defense programs for the most recent year available as a percent of gross domestic product (GDP); the GDP is calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP). For countries with no military forces, this figure can include expenditures on public security and police.
Military service age and obligation: This entry gives the required ages for voluntary or conscript military service and the length of service obligation.
Navy > Aircraft carriers: Number of aircraft carriers.
Navy > Frigates: Number of frigates.
Navy > Submarines: Number of patrol boats (includes minesweepers).
Service age and obligation: This entry gives the required ages for voluntary or conscript military service and the length of sevice obligation.
WMD > Missile: A description of the nation's situation with regards to the possession and manufacture of missile weapons of mass destruction
WMD > Nuclear: A description of the nation's situation with regards to the possession and manufacture of nuclear weapons
Navy > Destroyers: Number of destroyers.
Branches: The names of the ground, naval, air, marine, and other defense or security forces
Weapons of mass destruction > Chemical weapons possession:
Status of possession of chemical weapons of countries that either declared chemical weapon stockpiles, are suspected of secretly stockpiling them, or are running chemical weapons research programs.
Manpower reaching military age annually > Males: This entry is derived from Military > Manpower reaching military age annually, which gives the number of males and females entering the military manpower pool (i.e., reaching age 16) in any given year and is a measure of the availability of military-age young adults.
Expenditures > Dollar figure: Current military expenditures in US dollars; the figure is calculated by multiplying the estimated defense spending in percentage terms by the gross domestic product (GDP) calculated on an exchange rate basis not purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Dollar figures for military expenditures should be treated with caution because of different price patterns and accounting methods among nations, as well as wide variations in the strength of their currencies
Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males: The number of draft-age males and females entering the military manpower pool in any given year and is a measure of the availability of draft-age young adults.
Weapons of mass destruction > Chemical Weapons Convention ratification: Date of ratification of the Chemical Weapon Convention (CWC) of countries who either declared chemical weapon stockpiles, are suspected of secretly stockpiling them, or are running chemical weapons research programs.
WMD > Biological: A description of the nation's situation with regards to the possession and manufacture of biological weapons of mass destruction
Military expenditures > Percent of GDP: This entry gives spending on defense programs for the most recent year available as a percent of gross domestic product (GDP); the GDP is calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP). For countries with no military forces, this figure can include expenditures on public security and police.
Expenditures > Dollar figure > Per $ GDP: Current military expenditures in US dollars; the figure is calculated by multiplying the estimated defense spending in percentage terms by the gross domestic product (GDP) calculated on an exchange rate basis not purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Dollar figures for military expenditures should be treated with caution because of different price patterns and accounting methods among nations, as well as wide variations in the strength of their currencies Per $ GDP figures expressed per 1,000 $ gross domestic product
WMD > Chemical: A description of the nation's situation with regards to the possession and manufacture of chemical weapons of mass destruction
Manpower reaching military age annually > Males per thousand people: This entry is derived from Military > Manpower reaching military age annually, which gives the number of males and females entering the military manpower pool (i.e., reaching age 16) in any given year and is a measure of the availability of military-age young adults. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Expenditures > Dollar figure > Per capita: Current military expenditures in US dollars; the figure is calculated by multiplying the estimated defense spending in percentage terms by the gross domestic product (GDP) calculated on an exchange rate basis not purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Dollar figures for military expenditures should be treated with caution because of different price patterns and accounting methods among nations, as well as wide variations in the strength of their currencies Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
Manpower > Military age: The minimum age at which an individual may volunteer for military service or be subject to conscription.
Manpower reaching military service age annually > Males age 18-49: This entry gives the number of draft-age males and females entering the military manpower pool in any given year and is a measure of the availability of draft-age young adults.
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Males: This entry is derived from Military > Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually, which gives the number of males and females entering the military manpower pool (i.e., reaching age 16) in any given year and is a measure of the availability of military-age young adults.
Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49: The total numbers of males aged 15-49. This statistic assumes that every individual is fit to serve.
US military > Exports: U.S. Military Exports, for the year 1998 (in thousands of US dollars)
Manpower reaching military age annually > Females per thousand people: This entry is derived from Military > Manpower reaching military age annually, which gives the number of males and females entering the military manpower pool (i.e., reaching age 16) in any given year and is a measure of the availability of military-age young adults. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Manpower reaching military age annually > Females: This entry is derived from Military > Manpower reaching military age annually, which gives the number of males and females entering the military manpower pool (i.e., reaching age 16) in any given year and is a measure of the availability of military-age young adults.
Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49: The number of males aged 15-49 fit for military service. This is a more refined measure of potential military manpower availability which tries to correct for the health situation in the country and reduces the maximum potential number to a more realistic estimate of the actual number fit to serve.
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Females: This entry is derived from Military > Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually, which gives the number of males and females entering the military manpower pool (i.e., reaching age 16) in any given year and is a measure of the availability of military-age young adults.
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Males per thousand people: This entry is derived from Military > Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually, which gives the number of males and females entering the military manpower pool (i.e., reaching age 16) in any given year and is a measure of the availability of military-age young adults. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49 > Per capita: The number of males aged 15-49 fit for military service. This is a more refined measure of potential military manpower availability which tries to correct for the health situation in the country and reduces the maximum potential number to a more realistic estimate of the actual number fit to serve. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Females per thousand people: This entry is derived from Military > Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually, which gives the number of males and females entering the military manpower pool (i.e., reaching age 16) in any given year and is a measure of the availability of military-age young adults. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49 > Per capita: The total numbers of males aged 15-49. This statistic assumes that every individual is fit to serve. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females > Per capita: Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males > Per capita: The number of draft-age males and females entering the military manpower pool in any given year and is a measure of the availability of draft-age young adults. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.

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STAT	India	Taiwan
Air force > Combat aircraft	1,080 Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Taiwan	360 Ranked 5th.
Army > Main battle tanks	5,978 Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Taiwan	1,926 Ranked 4th.
Budget	42.84 US$ BN Ranked 4th. 2 times more than Taiwan	19.2 US$ BN Ranked 6th.
Expenditures > Percent of GDP	2.5% Ranked 40th. 14% more than Taiwan	2.2% Ranked 44th.
Global Peace Index	2.57 Ranked 22nd. 67% more than Taiwan	1.54 Ranked 137th.
Manpower fit for military service > Males age 16-49	None	None
Military branches	Army, Navy (includes naval air arm), Air Force, Coast Guard	Army, Navy (includes Marine Corps), Air Force, Coast Guard Administration, Armed Forces Reserve Command, Combined Service Forces Command, Armed Forces Police Command
Military expenditures	1.8% of GDP Ranked 28th.	2.2% of GDP Ranked 25th. 22% more than India
Military service age and obligation	16-18 years of age for voluntary military service (Army 17 1/2, Air Force 17, Navy 16 1/2); no conscription; women may join as officers, but for noncombat roles only	18-35 years of age for compulsory and voluntary military service; service obligation is 2 years; women may enlist; women in Air Force service are restricted to noncombat roles; reserve obligation to age 30 (Army); the Ministry of Defense is in the process of implementing a voluntary enlistment system over the period 2010-2015, although nonvolunteers will still be required to perform alternative service or go through 4 months of military training
Navy > Aircraft carriers	2 Ranked 2nd.	0.0 Ranked 42nd.
Navy > Frigates	28 Ranked 2nd. 33% more than Taiwan	21 Ranked 3rd.
Navy > Submarines	18 Ranked 2nd. 5 times more than Taiwan	4 Ranked 13th.
Service age and obligation	16 years of age for voluntary military service; no conscription; women officers allowed in noncombat roles only	19-35 years of age for male compulsory military service; service obligation 14 months (reducing to 1 year in 2009) year; women may enlist; women in Air Force service are restricted to noncombat roles; reserve obligation to age 30 (Army); the Ministry of Defense has announced plans to implement an incremental voluntary enlistment system beginning 2010, with 10% fewer conscripts each year thereafter, although nonvolunteers will still be required to perform alternative service or go through 3-4 months of military training
WMD > Missile	For almost two decades, India has sought to develop and deploy ballistic and other missiles. User trials of the Prithvi-1 (150 km-range) and Prithvi-2 (250 km-range) ballistic missiles have been completed; both variants have been "inducted" into the Indian Army and Air Force respectively. India's Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) announced in September 2002 that the naval variant of the Prithvi (Dhanush) has completed sea trials and is ready for "induction." Five tests of different versions of the intermediate-range Agni ballistic missile were conducted between May 1989 and January 2001. Limited series production of the Agni-TD-I (1,500 km-range) and Agni-II (2,000-2,500 km-range) has commenced, and the Indian Army is raising a missile group to take possession of the missiles. In January 2003, DRDO conducted a second test of the single-stage, solid-fuel, 700-800 km-range version of the Agni. This new missile has been dubbed the Agni-1; it will be the likely successor to the Prithvi-series, which will henceforth be used in a battlefield support role. India reportedly will test a 3,500-4,000 km-range variant of the Agni (Agni-III) by the end of 2003. 'Development flight-trials' of the supersonic cruise missile BrahMos/PJ-10, which India is co-developing with Russian assistance, are likely to continue through 2003, with serial production expected to begin in 2004. However, India's sea-launched ballistic missile, Sagarika, is not expected to become operational before 2010. India is not a member of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR); in November 2002, it rejected a draft of the International Code of Conduct (ICOC) on ballistic missile proliferation on grounds that it is discriminatory and interferes with the peaceful uses of space technology.	Taiwan's short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) program is based at the Chungshan Institute of Science and Technology, which has developed a range of missiles including the Hsiung Feng series of anti-ship missiles, the Tien Chien series of air-to-air missiles, and the Tien Kung series of surface-to-air missiles. These systems have provided Taiwanese scientists with experience and a technological base in areas such as composite materials and guidance and fire control systems, which are essential for development of longer range surface-to-surface missiles. Taiwan has two SRBM programs. The liquid-fueled, single-stage Ching Feng has a range of 130 km with a 270 kg payload. Initially deployed in the early 1980s, it is unclear how many Ching Feng missiles were built and whether they are still operational. The Tien Chi, first test-fired in 1997, is a solid-fueled, two-stage missile with a 300 km range that can reach China's southeastern coast. The Tien Chi incorporates global positioning system technology and has an estimated payload of 100-500 kg. One report claims that as many as 50 Tien Chi missiles have been deployed on Tungyin Island and at an unidentified second location. Development of the Tien Ma, a ballistic missile with a range of 950 km, was reportedly discontinued in the early 1980s due to U.S. pressure.
WMD > Nuclear	India embarked on a nuclear power program in 1958 and a nuclear explosives program in 1968. Following a test of a nuclear device in May 1974, and five additional nuclear weapon-related tests in May 1998, India formally declared itself a nuclear weapon state. New Delhi's stock of weapons-grade plutonium is estimated to be between 240-395kg, which depending on the sophistication of the warhead design, could be used to manufacture 40-90 simple fission weapons. According to Indian government sources, India is capable of building a range of nuclear weapon systems ranging from "â€¦low yields to 200 kilotons, involving fission, boosted-fission, and two-stage thermonuclear designs." India is not a member of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).	Taiwan's first nuclear reactor was built at National Tsinghua University in 1956, and its first nuclear power plant was opened in 1965. Taiwan now possesses six nuclear units housed in three nuclear power plants with a total capacity of 5,144 megawatts. Although plagued by domestic opposition and delays, a fourth nuclear power plant is scheduled to begin operation in 2006. Taiwan's nuclear weapons program was established under the direction of the Institute of Nuclear Energy Research (INER) and the Chungshan Institute of Science and Technology following the People's Republic of China's first nuclear test in October 1964. The "Hsin Chu" program involved procurement and operation of a heavy water reactor, a heavy water production plant, a reprocessing research laboratory, and a plutonium separation plant. U.S. pressure caused Taiwan to end its nuclear weapons program in 1988 after International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspections discovered missing fuel rods and the former deputy director of INER defected to the United States with detailed information about Taiwan's program. Taiwan probably possesses the technological expertise necessary to develop nuclear weapons, but U.S. pressure and the possibility of a pre-emptive strike by China have prevented a resumption of the nuclear weapons program.
Navy > Destroyers	15 Ranked 2nd. 4 times more than Taiwan	4 Ranked 2nd.
Branches	Army, Navy (includes naval air arm), Air Force (Bharatiya Vayu Sena), Coast Guard	Army, Navy (includes Marine Corps), Air Force, Coast Guard Administration, Armed Forces Reserve Command, Combined Service Forces Command, Armed Forces Police Command
Weapons of mass destruction > Chemical weapons possession	Known	Possible
Manpower reaching military age annually > Males	12.15 million Ranked 1st. 73 times more than Taiwan	166,190 Ranked 60th.
Expenditures > Dollar figure	$14.02 billion Ranked 9th. 85% more than Taiwan	$7.57 billion Ranked 16th.
Weapon holdings	10.54 million Ranked 7th. 97% more than Taiwan	5.34 million Ranked 18th.
Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males	11.59 million Ranked 1st. 70 times more than Taiwan	164,883 Ranked 59th.
Manpower available for military service > Males age 16-49	None	None
Weapons of mass destruction > Chemical Weapons Convention ratification	September 3, 1996	n/a
WMD > Biological	Although some intelligence estimates suggest that India possesses biological weapons, there is very limited open-source information available about a possible Indian biological weapon program. India has defensive biological weapon capabilities and has conducted research on countering various diseases, including plague, brucellosis, and smallpox. India also has an extensive and advanced pharmaceutical industry and is therefore technically capable of developing biological weapons. India ratified the Biological and Toxic Weapons Convention (BWC) in 1974.	Taiwan has been accused of making efforts to acquire a biological weapons (BW) capability. A report from the Canadian Security and Intelligence Service claimed that Taiwan has developed three dozen types of bacteria, apparently for weaponization purposes. This report, of questionable reliability, was vigorously denied by the Ministry of National Defense (MND). Taiwan signed the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BWC) in 1972, but its role in this treaty is not officially recognized. Taiwan has not been permitted to join the Australia Group.
Expenditures	2.5% of GDP Ranked 36th. 14% more than Taiwan	2.2% of GDP Ranked 40th.
Military expenditures > Percent of GDP	2.5% of GDP Ranked 27th. 14% more than Taiwan	2.2% of GDP Ranked 3rd.
Expenditures > Dollar figure > Per $ GDP	$23.29 per 1,000 $ of GDP Ranked 35th. 63% more than Taiwan	$14.33 per 1,000 $ of GDP Ranked 66th.
WMD > Chemical	After many years of denying the existence of a chemical weapon program, India disclosed in June 1997 that it possessed chemical weapons. Few details are publicly available concerning Indian chemical weapon stockpiles, although Chinese researchers suggest that India possesses 1,000 tons of chemical weapon agents, mostly mustard agent, located at five chemical weapon production and storage facilities. Under the terms of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), which India signed in 1993 and ratified in September 1996, India must destroy 45 percent of its stockpile by 2004 and the remaining stockpile by 2007.	In 1989, the U.S. Congress was informed that Taiwan could have acquired an offensive chemical weapons (CW) capability. While acknowledging production of small quantities of CW agents for defense research purposes, Taiwanese authorities have consistently denied any offensive CW capabilities. Still, rumors persist that Taiwan has stockpiled sarin in two locations: Tsishan (Kaohsiung) and in Kuanhsi, Hsinchu County. Chemical defense research and development is conducted at the Chungshan Institute of Science and Technology. Because of Taiwan's non-state status, it cannot join the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) nor the Australia Group.
Manpower fit for military service > Females age 16-49	240039958	4951088
Employment in arms > Production	180,000 Ranked 6th. 5 times more than Taiwan	35,000 Ranked 19th.
Manpower reaching military age annually > Males per thousand people	9.83 Ranked 86th. 37% more than Taiwan	7.15 Ranked 156th.
Expenditures > Dollar figure > Per capita	$13.17 per capita Ranked 67th.	$335.09 per capita Ranked 17th. 25 times more than India
Manpower > Availability > Males	301.09 million Ranked 2nd. 48 times more than Taiwan	6.28 million Ranked 47th.
Manpower > Military age	17 years of age	19 years of age
Manpower reaching military service age annually > Males age 18-49	11.45 million Ranked 2nd. 66 times more than Taiwan	174,173 Ranked 49th.
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Males	12.15 million Ranked 1st. 73 times more than Taiwan	166,190 Ranked 60th.
Manpower available for military service > Females age 16-49	296071637	None
Manpower > Fit for military service > Males	231.16 million Ranked 2nd. 45 times more than Taiwan	5.11 million Ranked 46th.
Manpower > Availability > Females	283.05 million Ranked 2nd. 46 times more than Taiwan	6.1 million Ranked 45th.
Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49	288.25 million Ranked 2nd. 44 times more than Taiwan	6.58 million Ranked 43th.
US military > Exports	$452.00 thousand Ranked 64th.	$1.66 million thousand Ranked 2nd. 3679 times more than India
Manpower reaching military age annually > Females per thousand people	8.91 Ranked 117th. 32% more than Taiwan	6.75 Ranked 157th.
Manpower reaching military age annually > Females	10.75 million Ranked 1st. 69 times more than Taiwan	155,306 Ranked 62nd.
Manpower > Fit for military service > Females	236.63 million Ranked 2nd. 47 times more than Taiwan	5.04 million Ranked 42nd.
Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49	169 million Ranked 2nd. 34 times more than Taiwan	5.02 million Ranked 37th.
Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females	10.64 million Ranked 1st. 70 times more than Taiwan	152,085 Ranked 60th.
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Females	10.75 million Ranked 1st. 69 times more than Taiwan	155,306 Ranked 62nd.
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Female	10745891	155306
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Male	12151065	166190
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Males per thousand people	9.95 Ranked 81st. 40% more than Taiwan	7.13 Ranked 153th.
Manpower > Fit for military service > Males age 15-49 > Per capita	0.159 per capita Ranked 104th.	0.219 per capita Ranked 15th. 38% more than India
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually > Females per thousand people	8.91 Ranked 116th. 32% more than Taiwan	6.75 Ranked 156th.
Manpower > Availability > Males age 15-49 > Per capita	0.272 per capita Ranked 56th.	0.288 per capita Ranked 25th. 6% more than India
Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Females > Per capita	9.27 per 1,000 people Ranked 115th. 40% more than Taiwan	6.63 per 1,000 people Ranked 174th.
Manpower > Reaching military age annually > Males > Per capita	10.1 per 1,000 people Ranked 104th. 40% more than Taiwan	7.19 per 1,000 people Ranked 166th.

SOURCES: Wikipedia: List of countries by level of military equipment (List); All CIA World Factbooks 18 December 2003 to 18 December 2008; http://www.visionofhumanity.org/#/page/indexes/global-peace-index, Global Rankings. Vision of Humanity.; CIA World Factbooks 18 December 2003 to 28 March 2011; CIA World Factbooks 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013; The Nuclear Threat Initiative; Wikipedia: Chemical warfare (Efforts to eradicate chemical weapons); Bonn International Center for Conversion (BICC); Wikipedia: Chemical weapon proliferation; CIA World Factbooks 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013. Population figures from World Bank: (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects, (2) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Report (various years), (3) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (4) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (5) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme, and (6) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database.; CIA World Factbook, 14 June, 2007; CIA World Factbook, 28 July 2005; Study by David Lochhead and James Morrell; available from the Center for International Policy

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