Russia Has More Military Aircraft Than China and India Combined—Here’s the Full List

“Never start a land war in Asia” is a military doctrine that might sound silly out of context, but its words ring true and many Asian countries have adopted a stance around this idea. Land wars can be drawn out and ultimately futile, but having air superiority is another thing altogether. Many Asian nations have […] The post Russia Has More Military Aircraft Than China and India Combined—Here’s the Full List appeared first on 24/7 Wall St..

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Russia Has More Military Aircraft Than China and India Combined—Here’s the Full List

Key Points

Many Asian nations have adopted a military doctrine geared more towards air superiority as opposed to strength on the ground
The strongest Asian countries, militarily speaking, have the largest air forces
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“Never start a land war in Asia” is a military doctrine that might sound silly out of context, but its words ring true and many Asian countries have adopted a stance around this idea. Land wars can be drawn out and ultimately futile, but having air superiority is another thing altogether. Many Asian nations have built up their respective air forces accordingly because fighting on the ground is overrated on such a large continent. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a look at air forces across the Asian continent and which one reigns supreme.

To determine the Asian countries with the most military aircraft, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed the 2025 Military Strength report from Global Firepower, an annually updated defense-related statistics website with information on 145 countries. We ranked these countries according to which countries have the most aircraft. We added supplemental information regarding each country’s current air force, including fighter aircraft, attack aircraft, and helicopters, as well as each country’s overall military strength ranking. Countries with no military aircraft were excluded.

Here is a look at the Asian countries with the world’s largest air forces:

Why Are We Covering This?

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Understanding the military dynamics of Asia is important considering the region’s complex geopolitical landscape and its growing strategic significance. Historically, Asia has been shaped by internal conflicts, border disputes, and great power competition. Today, its military forces play an important role in determining regional stability. As tensions rise over territorial claims and political influence, military power is the law of the land, from disputes in the South China Sea to the contested borders in South Asia.

45. Bhutan

Total military aircraft: 2
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 0
Total strike and attack aircraft: 0
Total helicopters: 2
Total attack helicopters: 0
Total special mission aircraft: 0
Total tanker aircraft: 0
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 0
Military strength score and world rank: 6.3934 – #145 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, Bhutan has 84 military vehicles. Bhutan has 7,500 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 884,546.

44. Mongolia

Total military aircraft: 7
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 0
Total strike and attack aircraft: 0
Total helicopters: 2
Total attack helicopters: 0
Total special mission aircraft: 0
Total tanker aircraft: 0
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 3
Military strength score and world rank: 2.1135 – #98 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, Mongolia has 2,560 military vehicles which include 420 tanks, 130 MLRS units, and 500 artillery units. Mongolia has 35,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 3.282 million.

43. Kyrgyzstan

Total military aircraft: 7
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 0
Total strike and attack aircraft: 0
Total helicopters: 7
Total attack helicopters: 2
Total special mission aircraft: 0
Total tanker aircraft: 0
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 0
Military strength score and world rank: 2.2543 – #105 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, Kyrgyzstan has 2,686 military vehicles which include 215 tanks, 21 MLRS units, and 199 artillery units. Kyrgyzstan has 23,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 6.172 million.

42. Afghanistan

Total military aircraft: 9
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 0
Total strike and attack aircraft: 0
Total helicopters: 6
Total attack helicopters: 1
Total special mission aircraft: 0
Total tanker aircraft: 0
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 3
Military strength score and world rank: 2.6442 – #118 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, Afghanistan has 5,202 military vehicles. Afghanistan has a total population of 40.12 million.

41. Nepal

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Total military aircraft: 15
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 0
Total strike and attack aircraft: 0
Total helicopters: 10
Total attack helicopters: 0
Total special mission aircraft: 0
Total tanker aircraft: 0
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 5
Military strength score and world rank: 2.8915 – #126 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, Nepal has 1,108 military vehicles which include 14 artillery units. Nepal has 95,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 31.12 million.

40. Cambodia

Total military aircraft: 25
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 0
Total strike and attack aircraft: 0
Total helicopters: 21
Total attack helicopters: 0
Total special mission aircraft: 0
Total tanker aircraft: 0
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 4
Military strength score and world rank: 2.0752 – #95 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, Cambodia has 3,627 military vehicles which include 644 tanks, 463 MLRS units, and 460 artillery units. Cambodia has 221,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 17.06 million.

39. Tajikistan

Total military aircraft: 25
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 0
Total strike and attack aircraft: 0
Total helicopters: 20
Total attack helicopters: 6
Total special mission aircraft: 0
Total tanker aircraft: 0
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 1
Military strength score and world rank: 2.3049 – #108 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, Tajikistan has 1,240 military vehicles which include 38 tanks, 20 MLRS units, and 16 artillery units. Tajikistan has 9,500 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 10.39 million.

38. Laos

Total military aircraft: 33
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 0
Total strike and attack aircraft: 0
Total helicopters: 23
Total attack helicopters: 0
Total special mission aircraft: 0
Total tanker aircraft: 0
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 2
Military strength score and world rank: 2.2663 – #106 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, Laos has 4,380 military vehicles which include 160 tanks, 64 MLRS units, and 127 artillery units. Laos has 100,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 7.954 million.

37. Georgia

Total military aircraft: 61
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 0
Total strike and attack aircraft: 5
Total helicopters: 44
Total attack helicopters: 11
Total special mission aircraft: 0
Total tanker aircraft: 0
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 2
Military strength score and world rank: 2.0695 – #94 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, Georgia has 3,392 military vehicles which include 123 tanks, 42 MLRS units, and 188 artillery units. Georgia has 55,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 4.901 million.

36. Armenia

Total military aircraft: 71
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 4
Total strike and attack aircraft: 15
Total helicopters: 36
Total attack helicopters: 20
Total special mission aircraft: 0
Total tanker aircraft: 0
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 3
Military strength score and world rank: 2.0373 – #91 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, Armenia has 1,306 military vehicles which include 109 tanks, 100 MLRS units, and 293 artillery units. Armenia has 57,500 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 2.977 million.

35. Lebanon

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Total military aircraft: 80
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 0
Total strike and attack aircraft: 9
Total helicopters: 68
Total attack helicopters: 0
Total special mission aircraft: 0
Total tanker aircraft: 0
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 0
Military strength score and world rank: 2.5981 – #115 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, Lebanon has 4,538 military vehicles which include 116 tanks, 11 MLRS units, and 365 artillery units. Lebanon has 60,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 5.364 million.

34. Yemen

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Total military aircraft: 84
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 27
Total strike and attack aircraft: 12
Total helicopters: 30
Total attack helicopters: 7
Total special mission aircraft: 0
Total tanker aircraft: 0
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 2
Military strength score and world rank: 1.8901 – #85 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, Yemen has 550 military vehicles which include 10 MLRS units and 15 artillery units. Yemen has 66,700 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 32.14 million.

33. Sri Lanka

Total military aircraft: 85
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 5
Total strike and attack aircraft: 0
Total helicopters: 55
Total attack helicopters: 9
Total special mission aircraft: 3
Total tanker aircraft: 0
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 14
Military strength score and world rank: 1.3941 – #69 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, Sri Lanka has 3,190 military vehicles which include 44 tanks, 28 MLRS units, and 96 artillery units. Sri Lanka has 346,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 21.98 million.

32. Turkmenistan

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Total military aircraft: 91
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 24
Total strike and attack aircraft: 27
Total helicopters: 26
Total attack helicopters: 10
Total special mission aircraft: 0
Total tanker aircraft: 0
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 5
Military strength score and world rank: 1.6512 – #77 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, Turkmenistan has 5,016 military vehicles which include 654 tanks, 164 MLRS units, and 523 artillery units. Turkmenistan has 36,500 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 5.744 million.

31. Kuwait

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Total military aircraft: 128
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 43
Total strike and attack aircraft: 0
Total helicopters: 67
Total attack helicopters: 16
Total special mission aircraft: 0
Total tanker aircraft: 3
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 2
Military strength score and world rank: 1.6982 – #79 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, Kuwait has 5,636 military vehicles which include 367 tanks, 27 MLRS units, and 74 artillery units. Kuwait has 72,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 3.138 million.

30. Oman

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Total military aircraft: 128
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 29
Total strike and attack aircraft: 10
Total helicopters: 31
Total attack helicopters: 0
Total special mission aircraft: 4
Total tanker aircraft: 0
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 9
Military strength score and world rank: 1.8047 – #82 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, Oman has 4,084 military vehicles which include 150 tanks and 164 artillery units. Oman has 42,600 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 3.902 million.

29. Bahrain

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Total military aircraft: 132
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 24
Total strike and attack aircraft: 0
Total helicopters: 80
Total attack helicopters: 34
Total special mission aircraft: 0
Total tanker aircraft: 0
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 3
Military strength score and world rank: 1.7448 – #81 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, Bahrain has 2,764 military vehicles which include 150 tanks, 17 MLRS units, and 64 artillery units. Bahrain has 18,400 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 1.567 million.

28. Malaysia

Total military aircraft: 135
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 26
Total strike and attack aircraft: 12
Total helicopters: 45
Total attack helicopters: 0
Total special mission aircraft: 6
Total tanker aircraft: 4
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 16
Military strength score and world rank: 0.7429 – #42 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, Malaysia has 13,506 military vehicles which include 48 tanks, 36 MLRS units, and 196 artillery units. Malaysia has 113,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 34.56 million.

27. Azerbaijan

Total military aircraft: 154
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 12
Total strike and attack aircraft: 18
Total helicopters: 86
Total attack helicopters: 16
Total special mission aircraft: 0
Total tanker aircraft: 0
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 3
Military strength score and world rank: 1.2531 – #60 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, Azerbaijan has 7,642 military vehicles which include 497 tanks, 268 MLRS units, and 848 artillery units. Azerbaijan has 126,400 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 10.65 million.

26. Uzbekistan

Total military aircraft: 192
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 58
Total strike and attack aircraft: 13
Total helicopters: 101
Total attack helicopters: 34
Total special mission aircraft: 0
Total tanker aircraft: 0
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 13
Military strength score and world rank: 1.1121 – #58 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, Uzbekistan has 2,970 military vehicles which include 340 tanks, 108 MLRS units, and 383 artillery units. Uzbekistan has 48,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 36.52 million.

25. Kazakhstan

Total military aircraft: 198
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 63
Total strike and attack aircraft: 25
Total helicopters: 65
Total attack helicopters: 12
Total special mission aircraft: 0
Total tanker aircraft: 0
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 19
Military strength score and world rank: 1.1016 – #57 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, Kazakhstan has 7,736 military vehicles which include 350 tanks, 287 MLRS units, and 320 artillery units. Kazakhstan has 110,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 20.26 million.

24. Philippines

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Total military aircraft: 202
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 0
Total strike and attack aircraft: 25
Total helicopters: 122
Total attack helicopters: 2
Total special mission aircraft: 8
Total tanker aircraft: 0
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 26
Military strength score and world rank: 0.6987 – #41 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, the Philippines has 11,878 military vehicles which include 10 tanks and 306 artillery units. The Philippines has 150,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 118.28 million.

23. Syria

Total military aircraft: 207
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 104
Total strike and attack aircraft: 9
Total helicopters: 77
Total attack helicopters: 14
Total special mission aircraft: 1
Total tanker aircraft: 0
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 3
Military strength score and world rank: 1.2771 – #64 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, Syria has 11,148 military vehicles which include 365 tanks, 204 MLRS units, and 731 artillery units. Syria has 170,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 23.87 million.

22. Bangladesh

Total military aircraft: 214
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 42
Total strike and attack aircraft: 0
Total helicopters: 65
Total attack helicopters: 0
Total special mission aircraft: 4
Total tanker aircraft: 0
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 17
Military strength score and world rank: 0.6062 – #35 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, Bangladesh has 11,584 military vehicles which include 320 tanks, 110 MLRS units, and 602 artillery units. Bangladesh has 163,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 168.70 million.

21. Singapore

Total military aircraft: 230
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 100
Total strike and attack aircraft: 0
Total helicopters: 70
Total attack helicopters: 18
Total special mission aircraft: 9
Total tanker aircraft: 11
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 9
Military strength score and world rank: 0.5271 – #29 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, Singapore has 8,998 military vehicles which include 170 tanks, 24 MLRS units, and 137 artillery units. Singapore has 51,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 6.028 million.

20. Vietnam

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Total military aircraft: 246
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 41
Total strike and attack aircraft: 32
Total helicopters: 101
Total attack helicopters: 0
Total special mission aircraft: 3
Total tanker aircraft: 0
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 9
Military strength score and world rank: 0.4024 – #24 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, Vietnam has 11,912 military vehicles which include 1,374 tanks, 474 MLRS units, and 575 artillery units. Vietnam has 600,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 105.76 million.

19. Qatar

Total military aircraft: 251
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 102
Total strike and attack aircraft: 6
Total helicopters: 80
Total attack helicopters: 24
Total special mission aircraft: 0
Total tanker aircraft: 0
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 12
Military strength score and world rank: 1.4307 – #72 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, Qatar has 5,024 military vehicles which include 99 tanks, 16 MLRS units, and 58 artillery units. Qatar has 66,550 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 2.552 million.

18. Jordan

Total military aircraft: 274
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 44
Total strike and attack aircraft: 6
Total helicopters: 155
Total attack helicopters: 44
Total special mission aircraft: 13
Total tanker aircraft: 0
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 13
Military strength score and world rank: 1.6139 – #76 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, Jordan has 16,624 military vehicles which include 1,458 tanks, 56 MLRS units, and 438 artillery units. Jordan has 100,500 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 11.17 million.

17. Myanmar

Total military aircraft: 317
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 58
Total strike and attack aircraft: 26
Total helicopters: 83
Total attack helicopters: 9
Total special mission aircraft: 5
Total tanker aircraft: 0
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 30
Military strength score and world rank: 0.6735 – #37 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, Myanmar has 5,980 military vehicles which include 445 tanks, 180 MLRS units, and 305 artillery units. Myanmar has 150,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 57.53 million.

16. Iraq

Total military aircraft: 391
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 26
Total strike and attack aircraft: 36
Total helicopters: 197
Total attack helicopters: 39
Total special mission aircraft: 17
Total tanker aircraft: 0
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 15
Military strength score and world rank: 0.7738 – #43 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, Iraq has 37,288 military vehicles which include 1,025 tanks, 572 MLRS units, and 1044 artillery units. Iraq has 193,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 42.08 million.

15. Indonesia

Total military aircraft: 459
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 41
Total strike and attack aircraft: 34
Total helicopters: 214
Total attack helicopters: 15
Total special mission aircraft: 17
Total tanker aircraft: 1
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 70
Military strength score and world rank: 0.2557 – #13 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, Indonesia has 20,440 military vehicles which include 331 tanks, 63 MLRS units, and 549 artillery units. Indonesia has 400,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 281.56 million.

14. Thailand

Total military aircraft: 493
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 72
Total strike and attack aircraft: 20
Total helicopters: 258
Total attack helicopters: 7
Total special mission aircraft: 26
Total tanker aircraft: 0
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 54
Military strength score and world rank: 0.4536 – #26 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, Thailand has 16,935 military vehicles which include 635 tanks, 26 MLRS units, and 639 artillery units. Thailand has 360,850 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 69.92 million.

13. Iran

Total military aircraft: 551
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 188
Total strike and attack aircraft: 21
Total helicopters: 128
Total attack helicopters: 13
Total special mission aircraft: 10
Total tanker aircraft: 6
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 87
Military strength score and world rank: 0.3048 – #16 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, Iran has 65,825 military vehicles which include 1,713 tanks, 1,517 MLRS units, and 2,462 artillery units. Iran has 610,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 88.39 million.

12. United Arab Emirates

Total military aircraft: 551
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 99
Total strike and attack aircraft: 16
Total helicopters: 247
Total attack helicopters: 30
Total special mission aircraft: 27
Total tanker aircraft: 4
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 37
Military strength score and world rank: 1.0186 – #54 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, the United Arab Emirates has 8,707 military vehicles which include 354 tanks, 49 MLRS units, and 264 artillery units. The United Arab Emirates has 65,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 10.03 million.

11. Israel

Total military aircraft: 611
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 240
Total strike and attack aircraft: 38
Total helicopters: 147
Total attack helicopters: 48
Total special mission aircraft: 19
Total tanker aircraft: 14
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 13
Military strength score and world rank: 0.2661 – #15 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, Israel has 35,985 military vehicles which include 1,300 tanks, 183 MLRS units, and 523 artillery units. Israel has 170,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 9.403 million.

10. Taiwan

Total military aircraft: 761
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 285
Total strike and attack aircraft: 0
Total helicopters: 236
Total attack helicopters: 91
Total special mission aircraft: 18
Total tanker aircraft: 0
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 19
Military strength score and world rank: 0.3988 – #23 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, Taiwan has 19,921 military vehicles which include 888 tanks, 234 MLRS units, and 1,848 artillery units. Taiwan has 215,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 23.60 million.

9. North Korea

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Total military aircraft: 861
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 368
Total strike and attack aircraft: 114
Total helicopters: 205
Total attack helicopters: 20
Total special mission aircraft: 0
Total tanker aircraft: 0
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 1
Military strength score and world rank: 0.6016 – #34 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, North Korea has 18,288 military vehicles which include 4,344 tanks, 1,500 MLRS units, and 2,000 artillery units. North Korea has 1,320,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 26.30 million.

8. Saudi Arabia

Total military aircraft: 917
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 283
Total strike and attack aircraft: 81
Total helicopters: 264
Total attack helicopters: 34
Total special mission aircraft: 16
Total tanker aircraft: 22
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 49
Military strength score and world rank: 0.4201 – #25 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, Saudi Arabia has 19,040 military vehicles which include 840 tanks, 321 MLRS units, and 799 artillery units. Saudi Arabia has 257,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 36.54 million.

7. Turkey

Total military aircraft: 1,083
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 201
Total strike and attack aircraft: 0
Total helicopters: 508
Total attack helicopters: 111
Total special mission aircraft: 28
Total tanker aircraft: 7
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 84
Military strength score and world rank: 0.1902 – #9 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, Turkey has 61,173 military vehicles which include 2,238 tanks, 296 MLRS units, and 2,745 artillery units. Turkey has 355,200 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 84.12 million.

6. Pakistan

Total military aircraft: 1,399
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 328
Total strike and attack aircraft: 90
Total helicopters: 373
Total attack helicopters: 57
Total special mission aircraft: 27
Total tanker aircraft: 4
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 64
Military strength score and world rank: 0.2513 – #12 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, Pakistan has 17,516 military vehicles which include 2,627 tanks, 600 MLRS units, and 3,291 artillery units. Pakistan has 654,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 252.36 million.

5. Japan

Total military aircraft: 1,443
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 217
Total strike and attack aircraft: 38
Total helicopters: 596
Total attack helicopters: 119
Total special mission aircraft: 141
Total tanker aircraft: 10
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 55
Military strength score and world rank: 0.1839 – #7 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, Japan has 31,964 military vehicles which include 521 tanks, 54 MLRS units, and 629 artillery units. Japan has 247,150 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 123.2 million.

4. South Korea

Total military aircraft: 1,592
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 315
Total strike and attack aircraft: 98
Total helicopters: 807
Total attack helicopters: 111
Total special mission aircraft: 36
Total tanker aircraft: 4
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 41
Military strength score and world rank: 0.1656 – #5 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, South Korea has 58,880 military vehicles which include 2,236 tanks, 426 MLRS units, and 7,670 artillery units. South Korea has 600,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 52.08 million.

3. India

Total military aircraft: 2,229
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 513
Total strike and attack aircraft: 130
Total helicopters: 899
Total attack helicopters: 80
Total special mission aircraft: 74
Total tanker aircraft: 6
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 270
Military strength score and world rank: 0.1184 – #4 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, India has 148,594 military vehicles which include 4,201 tanks, 264 MLRS units, and 4,075 artillery units. India has 1,455,550 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 1.409 billion.

2. China

Total military aircraft: 3,309
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 1,212
Total strike and attack aircraft: 371
Total helicopters: 913
Total attack helicopters: 281
Total special mission aircraft: 112
Total tanker aircraft: 10
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 289
Military strength score and world rank: 0.0788 – #3 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, China has 144,017 military vehicles which include 6,800 tanks, 2,750 MLRS units, and 4,490 artillery units. China has 2,035,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 1.415 billion.

1. Russia

Total military aircraft: 4,292
Total fighter and interceptor aircraft: 833
Total strike and attack aircraft: 689
Total helicopters: 1,651
Total attack helicopters: 557
Total special mission aircraft: 141
Total tanker aircraft: 19
Total transport (fixed-wing) aircraft: 456
Military strength score and world rank: 0.0788 – #2 out of 145

In terms of its ground forces, Russia has 131,527 military vehicles which include 5,750 tanks, 3,005 MLRS units, and 13,673 artillery units. Russia has 1,320,000 active-duty personnel out of a total population of 140.82 million.

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