Based on early 2026 fleet figures, here are the 10 largest army aviation branches in the world by aircraft numbers.
Indian army
The IAF successfully shot down a few advanced Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fighter jets, according to a senior IAF officer who spoke on Sunday.
India signed a massive Rs 62,700 crore deal to buy 156 ‘Prachand’ light combat helicopters (LCHs) from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
Indian Army was given an indigenously made drone system to take out surveillance activities across the LAC along with new infantry combat vehicles.