World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (WDMMA) has released the World Air Powers Ranking of 2022.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has been placed at the third position on the World Air Power Index in terms of the total fighting strength of the various air services of different nations of the world.
This report has placed the Indian Air Force (IAF) above the Chinese Aviation based armed forces (PLAAF), Japan Air Self-Preservation Power (JASDF), Israeli Aviation based armed forces, and French Air and Space Power.
United States Air Force has been placed at the top and followed by Russia.