Global Naval Power: US Dominates, China Rises, India Ranks 7th in New Report

• The 'World Directory of Modern Warships and Submarines' (WDMMW) released a 2026 report ranking global navies based on 'True Value Rating', considering modernity, quality, and effectiveness, not just ship count.
• The US Navy maintains the top position with unmatched power, including 11 aircraft carriers and advanced Virginia-class submarines.
• China surged to second place, rapidly modernizing its navy with three aircraft carriers and plans for nine by 2035, already surpassing the US in ship numbers.
• Russia secured third place, known for its dangerous nuclear submarines and hypersonic Zircon and Kalibr cruise missiles.
• India ranks seventh globally with two aircraft carriers (Vikrant and Vikramaditya) and Arihant-class nuclear submarines, but lags in modernization compared to Indonesia (4th) and South Korea (5th); Pakistan is 26th.

Why It Matters: US Navy leads global power, China rapidly advances, while India ranks 7th and Pakistan 26th.