According to World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft 2025 ranking, India has surpassed which country to become the world’s third most powerful air force?

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The Indian Air Force (IAF) has overtaken China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) to rank 3rd globally in the World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (WDMMA) 2025 rankings. The United States Air Force (USAF) ranks 1st, followed by Russia (2nd), while India (3rd) surpasses China (4th). The Indian Naval Aviation ranks 27th globally. The ranking reflects India’s growing air dominance and strategic strength in the Indo-Pacific region.

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China The Indian Air Force (IAF) has overtaken China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) to rank 3rd globally in the World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (WDMMA) 2025 rankings. The United States Air Force (USAF) ranks 1st, followed by Russia (2nd), while India (3rd) surpasses China (4th). The Indian Naval Aviation ranks 27th globally. The ranking reflects India’s growing air dominance and strategic strength in the Indo-Pacific region.

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