Here’s a look at the top 10 countries with the biggest air forces in 2025, and where India and Pakistan stand among them.
Aerospace
Boeing Company has received approval from Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for its proposed all-stock, $4.7 billion acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems.
Japan has deployed its first three Lockheed Martin F-35B fighter jets to Nyutabaru Air Base in southern Japan, marking a significant step in strengthening its air defense capabilities.
Cathay Pacific (CX) has placed a firm order for 14 Boeing 777-9 aircraft, valued at $8.1 billion, with options for seven more.
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II remains the most advanced fighter jet in the world as of 2025, leading a global field of cutting-edge aircraft built for speed, stealth, and combat superiority.
IndiGo (6E) has begun construction of a new large scale Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility at Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), Bengaluru.
Singapore Airlines (SQ) is preparing for the arrival of the long-delayed Boeing 777X, as the aircraft recently resumed test flights from Boeing’s Everett facility near Seattle for the first time in nearly five years.
Korean Air (KE) is introducing a new Premium Class cabin on its retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, with the first flights launching from Seoul Incheon (ICN) in mid-September on short- and mid-haul international routes.
The second chapter in supersonic passenger travel is roaring towards reality, almost 22 years since Concorde’s last flight.
Japan Airlines (JL) is selling items crafted from retired Boeing 777 (JA772J) aircraft parts at Yokohama Takashimaya (YOK) from July 30 to August 12, 2025.