IAF Ranks 3rd in Global Airpower, Surpasses China for 5th Time Since 2022
The Indian Air Force has secured third place in the 2026 World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (WDMMA) global airpower rankings. This marks the fifth time since 2022 that the IAF has ranked ahead of China's People's Liberation Army Air Force. The WDMMA uses a proprietary True Value Rating system to assess air forces based on fleet size and overall composition. India's continued high ranking is supported by ongoing modernization efforts and active procurement programs aimed at strengthening its aerial capabilities. Despite the strong showing, analysts note that certain capability gaps within the IAF still remain to be addressed.
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