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The United States operates the world’s largest military air fleet with 13,032 aircraft, according to data released by Global Firepower as of January 2026.

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Russia ranks second with 4,237 aircraft, followed by China with 3,529. India holds fourth position with 2,183 aircraft, underscoring its growing defence capabilities.

South Korea comes fifth with 1,540 aircraft, while Japan operates 1,429. Pakistan follows with 1,397 aircraft.

Turkey has 1,101 aircraft, ahead of Egypt with 1,088. France rounds out the top ten with 974 aircraft.