Air force is the military branch of the country that conducts aerial warfare, and its functions are different from Army, Navy and marine corps. The important part of any country, Air Force plays an important role in maintaining the security of the country like other forces, but the Air Forces consist of a combination of bombers, helicopters, fighter planes, transport planes, and other aircraft.
Countries with huge defence budgets have concentrated on air superiority since long. India too has earned its place as having one of the strongest air forces in the world.
- Japan Air Force
JASDF was established on 1 July 1954. One of the sharpest tool, made for the defense-oriented policy of Japan. After World War 2, Japan did not have a separate air force.
It carries out combat air patrols around Japan, while also maintaining an extensive network of ground and air early warning radar systems.
- Australian Air Force
RAAF was created in March 31, 1921. It has majorly participated in some of the deadliest conflicts of 20th century, including World War 2. It have 13,991 Active personnel, 4,316 Reserve personnel and 275 aircrafts. The motto of RAAF is “Through Struggle to the Stars.”
- German Air Force
One of the most striking air force with the trail of top-notch pilots, Luftwaffe was established in 1935, after violating the Treaty of Versailles.
During the World War II, this air force overshadowed the skies of Europe and defeated its foreign counterparts with much more advancements.
Most of the pilots of Luftwaffe are trained either in United States or in Canada.
- Indian Air Force
One of the best equipped air force across the world along with professional standards, the IAF was founded on October 8, 1932, and since then it has been in the limelight of mainstream media for its logical expansion and modernization.
It is also the fourth largest air force in the world with approximately 170,000 personnel and 1,500 aircrafts.
- France Air Force
Buff of technological developments, methodical defensive strategies and straightforward doctrine of ruling skies, this air force is better known for comprising new generation multirole combat airplanes.
In current scenario, France possesses an impressive status in international aircraft industry. It is well known for inventing the Mirage series of Jet Fighters, one of the most admired aircraft in the history of military aviation.
- Israeli Air Force
The third strongest air force of the world is the Israeli Air Force. It was founded on May 28, 1948 shortly after Israel declared its Independence. Looking at the history, one will realize that this air force had repeatedly exhibited its power to knock down its opponents.
- China Air Force
The PLAAF is the aviation branch of the People’s Liberation Army, the military of the People’s Republic of China. Official founded on November 11, 1949. More than 330,000 personnel and 2500+ aircrafts.
Largest air force in Asia, and is better known for comprising some of the deadliest self-reliance combat aircrafts. After the fall of USSR, Russia became China’s principal arm suppliers.
- Britain Air Force
The kingpin of British Military history and the decision maker of world’s greatest conflicts, Britain Air Force is the oldest air force of the world which is renowned for its strategic bombing.
RAF was founded during the World war I, on April 1, 1918, by the unification of the Royal Naval Air Services and Royal Flying Corps.
9. U.S Air Force
Ruler of the technology horizon along with conceptions apparently picked from the futuristic script of a Hollywood flick, the USAF was founded on September 11, 1947, with the motto No One Comes Close.
The undisputed magnet of air, space and cyberspace in the current scenario, this air force owns the largest number of warplanes in the world which almost equals to the rest of the world put together. United states air force is top most powerful air force in the world.
10. Russian Air Force
Founded after the disintegration of the Soviet Union in 1991-92 and soon became one of the strongest air forces in the world. Some practical combat experience had been gained in participating in the Spanish Civil War, and against Japan in the far-east.
In the 1980s, it had deployed approximately 10,000 aircraft and at the beginning of 1990s, the Soviet Union had an air force that in terms of quantity and quality fulfilled superpower standards.
