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Why Is The World’s Largest Air Force Still Growing?

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• January 18, 2026 •

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Why Is The World’s Largest Air Force Still Growing?

The USAF remains the world's largest, but its number of crewed aircraft is shrinking as the PLAAF grows in numbers. Its UAV fleet is on the up though.

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