5 Most Advanced Countries in Military Technology

3. People’s Republic of China (PRC)

Total Military Aircraft Fleet Strength as of 2022: 3,285

The People’s Republic of China (PRC) is the world’s largest economy in purchasing power terms and population. It has the second highest defense budget in the world. Its air force is the third largest after Russia and the U.S., and China has the money at its disposal to carry out aggressive defense spending. It manufactures its own tanks, artillery, fighter aircraft, air craft carriers, naval warships, missiles, helicopters, and more. However, China is relatively a new entrant to the jet engine manufacturing industry – which is crucial for developing new aircraft.