Foreign media: The 2026 global air force strength ranking shows the United States firmly leading with 13,032 aircraft, exceeding the combined total of the second to fourth places, including 1,791 fighter/interceptor aircraft; Russia (4,237 aircraft) and China (3,529 aircraft) rank second and third respectively, but China's fighter count stands at 1,443, approaching the scale of the United States, far surpassing Russia's 861.
Among the top eight, six spots are held by Asian countries, including India (2,183 aircraft) and South Korea (1,540 aircraft), indicating a continuous enhancement of military aviation capabilities in Asia.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1861913013457179/
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are solely those of the author.