Did you know that on the night between April 13 and 14, when Iran launched a missile and drone attack on Israel, both nations spent over a hundred billion rupees in one night? Yes, more than a hundred billion rupees, just in the span of a single evening. If an open war commences between the two nations, imagine how vast the expense could soar. Iran reportedly spent close to 520 crore rupees to execute the attack using its missiles, drones, and technology, while Israel spent a staggering 92 thousand crore rupees to intercept and neutralize these weapons.
As we dissect these expenditures, let's assess these opposing nations' military strength. Where do they stand against each other in terms of might? If we talk about defense budgets, Iran lags significantly behind Israel. Yet, when it comes to soldier count, Iran outpaces Israel considerably.
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- Iran's defense budget is a mere 9.9 billion dollars, whereas Israel spends 24.2 billion dollars on its defense.
- In terms of air power, Iran has 551 fighter jets and other aircraft, whereas Israel has 612 military planes.
- Regarding tanks, Iran doubles Israel with 4,071 tanks as opposed to Israel's 2,200.
- At sea, Iran also leads with 101 warships in comparison to Israel's 67.
- Iran boasts 65,000 armored vehicles, towering over Israel's count of 43,000.
- When it comes to troops, Iran's military strength is greater than Israel's, with 575,000 soldiers versus Israel's 173,000.
- However, in terms of reserve soldiers, Iran has 350,000, while Israel stands ahead with 465,000.
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Yet, there is one arena where Israel significantly outmatches all of Iran's preparations – nuclear capability. There is no official information suggesting Iran has nuclear bombs, while Israel reportedly has over 80 nuclear warheads.
Although it’s unlikely that any conflict between the two nations would escalate to the use of nuclear weapons, there’s simply no comparison when it comes to nuclear might. In terms of technology too, Israel seems to outpace Iran. It possesses advanced drones, jets, and defense systems like the Iron Dome. Israel’s military is often ranked among the world's most powerful. On the other hand, Iran, while possessing a large arsenal of military power and weapons, is heavily reliant on ballistic missiles. In recent years, it has strengthened its drone capabilities and cyber warfare operations. In essence, both nations have their own advantages and deficiencies. However, one undeniable certainty in the event of war is nothing but a trail of devastation.
