As of 2024, Egypt had the most military aircraft amongst Middle East and North African countries, with an estimated aircraft strength of 1,080. Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates operate the most modern fleet of miltary aircraft amongst MENA countries.
Number of total military aircraft in the Middle East and North Africa in 2024, by country
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Note: according to the source, the statistic includes both fixed-wing and rotary-wing (helicopters) aircraft types as well as active aircraft from all branches of service (be they from the air force, army, navy, or marines, etc.). All aircraft types are considered including basic / advanced trainers, transports, fighters, bombers, special missions platforms and so forth.
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Global Firepower. (January 25, 2024). Number of total military aircraft in the Middle East and North Africa in 2024, by country [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 19, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/958328/mena-military-aircraft-strength-by-country/
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Global Firepower. (2024). Number of total military aircraft in the Middle East and North Africa in 2024, by country. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: February 19, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/958328/mena-military-aircraft-strength-by-country/
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