5 Largest Air Forces in the World Heading into 2024

3. China

Aircraft Fleet: 2,084

China has made strides in catching up with the United States in terms of aerial strength, especially with the development of its stealth fighter jet, the J-20A, which according to reports is set to eclipse USAF’s F-22 fighter jet in inventory. With a fleet size of over 2,000 aircraft, China has one of the largest air forces in the world heading into 2024.