Every Italian Military Aircraft in Service (2026)
Overview
🇮🇹 Italy operates 743 aircraft across 26 distinct types as of 2026. This page assembles every type currently in active service — fighters, bombers, helicopters, transports, trainers, and unmanned systems — with profile drawings, operating branch, and fleet counts. For the full historical list including retired types, see every Italian military aircraft ever operated.
Fleet size by branch
| Service | Active | Types |
|---|---|---|
| Italian Air Force | 402 | 18 |
| Italian Army | 216 | 8 |
| Italian Navy | 125 | 7 |
Fighters & Combat Aircraft
4 types · 190 active airframes · 89 on order.
Military Helicopters
Transport & Tanker Aircraft
5 types · 30 active airframes.
Special Mission Aircraft
2 types · 5 active airframes.
Trainers
7 types · 131 active airframes · 9 on order.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many aircraft does the Italy military operate in 2026?
Italy operates 743 aircraft across 26 distinct types as of 2026, split between 3 service branches.
Which Italy service branch has the most aircraft?
The Italian Air Force operates the largest fleet with 402 active airframes across 18 types.
What is the most numerous Italy military aircraft?
The NHIndustries NH90 / Caiman is the single most numerous airframe in Italy's inventory, with 114 active units.
Does this page include retired or stored aircraft?
No. Counts reflect airframes on active inventory in the most recent fleet snapshot. Retired, stored and test-only aircraft are excluded.