Modern warfare is defined not only by strategy but by the platforms and technologies that deliver military capability. Fighter aircraft, missile systems, air defense networks, naval vessels, and unmanned systems collectively form the backbone of national military power.
This database provides a structured overview of major weapons systems used by global military powers, with a particular focus on platforms relevant to the Indo-Pacific security environment.
The database helps readers understand how different weapon systems contribute to deterrence, operational capability, and military modernization.
Fighter Aircraft
F-35 Lightning II
Country
United States
Type
Fifth-generation multirole fighter
Key Features
Stealth design, sensor fusion, network-centric warfare capability
Operational Role
Air superiority, precision strike, electronic warfare
J-20 Mighty Dragon
Country
China
Type
Fifth-generation stealth fighter
Key Features
Low observable design, long-range missile capability
Operational Role
Air superiority and strategic interception
Rafale
Country
France
Type
Multirole fighter aircraft
Key Features
Advanced avionics, electronic warfare suite, multi-role flexibility
Operational Role
Air superiority, deep strike, maritime strike
Su-30MKI
Country
India
Type
Multirole heavy fighter
Key Features
Long range, thrust vectoring engines, large weapons payload
Operational Role
Air superiority, deep strike
Main Battle Tanks
T-90 Bhishma
Country
India
Type
Main battle tank
Key Features
Advanced armor protection, thermal sights, night fighting capability
Operational Role
Armored maneuver warfare
M1A2 Abrams
Country
United States
Type
Main battle tank
Key Features
Composite armor, advanced targeting systems
Operational Role
Heavy armored warfare
Type-99
Country
China
Type
Main battle tank
Key Features
Advanced fire control system and composite armor
Operational Role
Armored maneuver warfare
Air Defense Systems
S-400 Triumf
Country
Russia
Type
Long-range surface-to-air missile system
Range
Up to 400 km
Role
Air defense against aircraft, drones, and ballistic missiles
Patriot PAC-3
Country
United States
Type
Air defense and missile defense system
Range
Up to 160 km
Role
Ballistic missile defense and air defense
HQ-9
Country
China
Type
Long-range air defense system
Role
Integrated air defense against aircraft and missiles
Naval Platforms
INS Vikrant
Country
India
Type
Aircraft carrier
Key Capability
Carrier-based air operations for sea control
Operational Role
Power projection in the Indian Ocean
Type 055 Destroyer
Country
China
Type
Guided missile destroyer
Key Features
Large missile capacity and advanced radar systems
Operational Role
Fleet air defense and long-range strike
Arleigh Burke Destroyer
Country
United States
Type
Guided missile destroyer
Key Features
Aegis combat system and ballistic missile defense capability
Operational Role
Fleet protection and missile defense
Unmanned Systems
MQ-9 Reaper
Country
United States
Type
Unmanned combat aerial vehicle
Key Features
Long endurance and precision strike capability
Operational Role
Surveillance and targeted strikes
Wing Loong II
Country
China
Type
Combat drone
Key Features
Long endurance and missile strike capability
Operational Role
Intelligence gathering and strike missions
Harop
Country
Israel
Type
Loitering munition
Key Features
Autonomous target detection
Operational Role
Suppression of enemy air defenses
