The World’s Largest Air Forces By Number Of Pilots

According to the World Population Review, American air dominance remains at the top of the stack 30 years after the Iron Curtain fell during the Cold War. As countries deal with declining birth rates, changing finances, and the introduction of pilot-optional aircraft, fighter cockpits around the world are always changing. Washington and Moscow struggle with recruitment shortages that result in understaffed squadrons, while Beijing has invested heavily in expansion.