Indian Air Force Ranked Third Globally, Ahead of China's Air Force

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The World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (WDMMA) has ranked the Indian Air Force (IAF) third in its 2026 list, placing it ahead of China's People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF).
This marks the fifth time since 2022 that the IAF has been ranked higher than the PLAAF.

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The World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (WDMMA) has ranked the Indian Air Force (IAF) third in its 2026 list, placing it ahead of China's People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). This marks the fifth time since 2022 that the IAF has been ranked higher than the PLAAF.

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