In this piece, we will take a look at the five most advanced countries in military technology. For more countries, head on over to 15 Most Advanced Countries in Military Technology.
5. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Total Military Aircraft Fleet Strength as of 2022: 693
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a European island nation that is a major global power. The country ruled all over the world at one point in its history and was the first to stand up to Nazi Germany in the early days of the second world war. It is also one of the first countries in the world (the other being Germany) to develop modern day jet engine powered fighter aircraft. Britain’s Gloster Meteor was the only jet aircraft that flew for the Allies in World War 2 and was used primarily to chase Germany’s V1 flying bombs (an early variant of the cruise missile).
4. Republic of Korea (ROK)
Total Military Aircraft Fleet Strength as of 2022: 1,595
The Republic of Korea (ROK), or South Korea, is an Asian country that is also one of the largest economies in the world with a $2.7 trillion GDP. The Korean defense industry is kept on its toes due to its only land neighbor North Korea. South Korean weapons manufacturing is aimed at filling the needs of its ground forces, due to the invasion threat from North Korea. Additionally, the country also manufactures naval warships.
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.
2. Russian Federation
Total Military Aircraft Fleet Strength as of 2022: 4,173
The Russian Federation is the largest country in the world in terms of landmass. It is also a great power and has strong land, naval, and air forces. Russia inherited its defense industry from the Soviet Union, which was a superpower rivaling the United States before its dissolution. Russia is the second largest arms exporter in the world after the United States, and it sells fighter aircraft, attack helicopters, air defense systems, and naval equipment. It is also one of the three countries with a fifth generation fighter jet.
1. United States of America
Total Military Aircraft Fleet Strength as of 2022: 13,247
The testament to the strength of the United States of America’s defense industry is the fact that it has more aircraft than all other countries that are present on this half of our list. America is the world’s largest defense spender and exporter, and no one really knows the extent of its technological advancement. The latest addition to the American defense arsenal is the Northrop Grumman’s B-21 Raider bomber aircraft. America has the most diverse drone program in the world. It operates the world’s oldest fifth generation fighter aircraft, and operates the most aircraft carriers in the world.
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