2025 World Air Forces directory

In association with Embraer

Our 2025 World Air Forces directory details the military aircraft fleets of 161 nations, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, totalling just over a combined 52,600 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 source Cirium. It includes our full fleet and orders listing, along with detailed analysis of the global fleet, key procurements and notable changes recorded since our previous annual review.

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News
Boeing wins $2.4 billion deal for 15 KC-46As

2024-11-22T03:17:00Z By Greg Waldron

Boeing has secured a $2.4 billion US government contract to build 15 KC-46A tankers, adding to the number of contracted orders for the 767 derivative.
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GE Aerospace tests hybrid-electric turboshaft engine for US Army

2024-11-21T22:28:00Z By Ryan Finnerty

The engine-maker says the successful demonstration involved a GE Aerospace CT7 turboshaft engine combined with internally-produced electric machine and power electronics.
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Romania makes formal commitment to acquire 32 F-35As

2024-11-21T18:27:00Z

Two months after receiving the necessary export approval from Washington, Bucharest has signed a formal letter of offer and acceptance with military airframer Lockheed Martin covering 32 of the company’s F-35As, making Romania 20th country to adopt to prolific stealth fighter

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How the global military fleet shapes up in our 2025 World Air Forces review

2024-11-21T14:00:00Z By Craig Hoyle

Our annual World Air Forces directory – published in association with Embraer – details the military aircraft fleets of 161 nations, and analyses the main events of the last 12 months.
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Vietnam takes delivery of first T-6C trainers

2024-11-21T04:53:00Z

Vietnam has taken delivery of three Beechcraft T-6C basic trainer aircraft, as the nation’s air force looks to bolster its training capabilities.
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UK axes elderly RAF helicopters and Watchkeeper UAVs to cut costs

2024-11-20T20:15:00Z By Dominic Perry

The UK has confirmed the early retirement of 17 Puma HC2 helicopters, 14 of its older Boeing CH-47 Chinooks and the Watchkeeper uncrewed air vehicle (UAV) in a bid to slash costs. Disclosing the move in a statement to the House of Commons on 20 November, defence secretary John Healey ...

2025 World Air Forces directory

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World Air Forces Directory 2025

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