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2026 World Air Forces directory

In association with Embraer

Our 2026 World Air Forces directory details the military aircraft fleets of 161 nations, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, totalling just over a combined 52,200 in-service assets.

Use the links below to view and download your free copy of our 36-page report, published by FlightGlobal in association with Embraer and data partner Cirium. It includes our full fleet and orders listing, along with detailed analysis of the global inventory, key procurements and notable changes recorded since our previous annual review.

Read the 2026 World Air Forces directory.

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