Russian fighter jet

Russia uses civilian airlines and dual-use airfields to move troops and weapons, bypassing sanctions through shadow charter flights globally.

India has approved a landmark $25 billion military modernization package covering S-400 air defense systems, remotely piloted strike aircraft, and transport planes, marking a major escalation in its air power strategy amid rising regional threats.

At first glance, counting international airbases sounds like a straightforward exercise. In reality, it is anything but.

Here’s a look at the top 10 countries with the biggest air forces in 2025, and where India and Pakistan stand among them.

From the Tupolev Tu-128 to the Chengdu J-20, today’s biggest fighter jets dominate airspace with sheer size and combat reach.

Russian SU-34 fighter plane collided with a residence in the western city of Yeysk on Monday during a training flight.