Nigeria’s military aircraft fleet totaled 159 units in 2026, placing the country 54th in the world, according to the 2026 Global Firepower (GFP) Military Aircraft Fleet Strength report.
The ranking accounts for all operational aircraft across Nigeria’s armed forces, including fixed-wing and rotary-wing platforms, and reflects the nation’s overall air power capability.
The Nigerian Air Force remains a critical pillar of national defense, supporting counter-terrorism, surveillance, troop mobility, and air support operations across the country.