You're kidding, right?  They aren't remotely as powerful militarily as we are (I assume you meant military strength).  Air force far inferior.  Navy far inferior (for example, we have 19 aircraft carriers...they have one)  Military infrastructure far inferior.  Technology far inferior.  We spend more money each year than China, Russia, and the next five countries combined.

Who's telling you they're our match?  It's not remotely a match. Ask yourself why they would lie to you?  What is their objective?  Ramping up military spending is asinine.