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An Independent American Websites says the following are the top 10 air forces in the world: (And Pakistan is not even listed in top 10).
1--US. Just no argument here. With a good pool of war-trained pilots, the unmatched ability to project power globally, and excellent hardware, the US is the one to beat.
2-France. France has one fleet carrier (despite its problems) and a proven history of knowing how to use them. They also have a strategic bomber force--sure, it's Mirage 2000s armed with cruise missiles, but it's there. Both the Aeronavale and the Armee de l'Air have a reputation for competence. They also have AWACS.
3-UK. Just behind the French because of questions regarding air defense (the Tornado F.3 still has problems) and the uncertain future of the Harrier carriers. Other than that, they also have very skilled pilots with combat experience, along with AWACS support (don't forget the Sentry AEW.1s, Strategist).
4--Russia. Slowly coming back from near collapse, the Russians have proven they can still project power in Europe and Asia, and are one of only three nations (the others being the US and China) with strategic bombers. Also armed with quality designs, where the Russians are hurt is lack of pilot training, though they do have a thin edge of elite pilots.
5--Israel. With the reputation of aerial skill rivaled only by the US (the Israelis haven't lost air superiority since 1948), the Heyl Ha'avir is constantly adding new technology. They are in the number 5 position only because they lack the ability to project power like the US, France, UK, and Russia.
6--India. The IAF is also rapidly getting new tech and becoming the air force to beat in Asia. They also have a carrier, and if things continue in this trend, could surpass Israel in the near future.
7--People's Republic of China. I'd have ranked them lower, but the PLAAF is steadily revamping their pilot training program, adding new tech, and downsizing a bloated bureaucracy. The PLAAF is getting scarier every year, and rank below Israel and India only because they have yet to prove themselves in modern combat.
8--Japan. The JASDF is getting a much-needed update, and also have a good reputation. They also have a superb tech base.
9--Brazil. No one's really been paying much attention to Brazil, but the FAB isn't half bad. They too have a carrier, even if it's old, and the AMX is an excellent aircraft. Their Mirages are getting a little long in the tooth.
10--Italy. Hey, don't forget the AMI. They're only slightly smaller than France's air force, and they haven't undergone the same sort of budget slashing that the RAF and the Luftwaffe (who would be number 11) have. Replacing their leased Tornado F.3s with F-16s was a pretty good move, as it allowed them to finally replace their ancient F-104s, and gives Italy a viable air defense while they wait for the Typhoon.
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Wikipedia has also not listed Pakistan in 10 Ten Armed Forces:
1.US,2.Russia,3.China,4.India,5.France, 6.Germany,7.UK,8.Japan,9.Israel,10.Spain
Another website deagel.com
1. USA, because ... well I don't think I should explain why because it is obvious.
2. China, because they have the numbers and if I remember well they have the most advanced versions of the Su-27 (Su-30MKK)in service worldwide and in great numbers, I believe some 300 or so and are still building the J-11 the home made version of thies fighter, and have plans for the J-XX which they claim to be an equal to the F-22(a thing that I do not particulary believe)
3. Russia, because they have the technology and knowledge to build advanced fighters.
4. France, because they have more fighters than either the UK or Germany
5. UK because of their Typhoons, and doctrine
6. Israel, because of theiradvanced avionics on US built fighters
7. India, because of the mix of their fighter force (although this may poase serious logistic problems)
8. Japan, because of the fighters they build now (F-2, and maybe they will buy the F-22)
9. Germany, manly because of their Typhoons
10. Italy, also manly because of their Typhoons
One more website:
USA first (for air force and navy)
Then Russia still
France, Israel (difficult to say which one would be the stronguest)
Japan, RAF (too much reduction in number and lacking of air superiority fighters), Germany, India, China (by numbers)
Sweden, Greece, South Korea (access to top technology, NATO level training and equivalent of 300 modern planes each)
Spain,Nederland, Australian ,Taiwan
Other US/western equiped Middle east air force lack of some advanced technology (like on ECM), training and are totally dependant of western support.(Turkey, Egypt , Saudis...) with software lock implemented in their equipements.
and.....This is what it says about Pakistan:
The Pakis definitely rate right up there - maybe not in the top 10, but definitely somewhere up there. Their fighter pilots are just as aggressive as anyone else, and a lot more bloody-minded. While their on-paper training schedule is not that impressive, most people are unaware there are hundreds of Pakistani Air Force fighter-pilots in Saudi, UAE and Jordanian air-forces keeping their skills sharp. They also have informal access to modern technology US and France sell to "incompetent" but oil-rich countries. Their weakness stems mainly from disconnect to their own society, and a suicidally aggressive doctrine. A deadly combination of passion born from poverty and hatred born from fanaticism keep their skills sharp, and back-door acess to modern technology can make them one of the deadliest air forces out there.
These all rankings are made by fools, i dont think we were on top 10 in 1965, and after 15 years of independece that time was very painfull for pak govt bcoz of refugees less trained officers and blockage of funds from india, and didn't got any ordinance factory, and india had 1000s year old industry at that time, and every one knows what we did in 1965 war!!
And about Israel, its ranked among the top air force, every one knows PAF's pilots killing ratio in arab wars, Israel didn't killed single PAF jet, we killed 8 or 12!!
You keep happy with these fool ranking, time will prove who's better!!