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flag India now ranks third in global air power, behind the U.S. and Russia, due to modernization and combat readiness.

flag India has surpassed China to rank third globally in air power according to the World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft, behind the U.S. and Russia, with a TruVal Rating of 69.4 and 1,716 aircraft. flag The U.S. leads with a rating of 242.9, followed by Russia, while China ranks fourth with a rating of 58.1. flag India’s rise reflects improved combat readiness, logistics, and modernization, demonstrated in Operation Sindoor, a May 2025 strike on targets in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. flag The rankings assess 103 countries and over 48,000 aircraft, factoring in capabilities beyond sheer numbers. flag Global defense spending is projected to reach $2.56 trillion by year-end amid rising geopolitical tensions.

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