Air Forces comparison: Brunei vs Maldives
Brunei's air force fields 26 active aircraft — 6.5x Maldives's 4. The breakdown includes 19 vs 2 helicopters, 3 vs 2 transport aircraft, 4 vs 0 trainers (Brunei vs Maldives). Brunei has 8 aircraft on order vs 0 for Maldives. The Brunei air force is officially the Royal Brunei Air Force, while Maldives's is the Coast Guard Aviation Squadron.
Royal Brunei Air Force 🇧🇳
| Official Name | Royal Brunei Air Force |
| Local Name | Tentera Udara Diraja Brunei |
| Active aircraft | 26 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 8 |
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Coast Guard Aviation Squadron 🇲🇻
| Official Name | Coast Guard Aviation Squadron |
| Local Name | Maldives National Defence Force Air Wing |
| Active aircraft | 4 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 0 |
Bruneian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
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0 | |
Bomber
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0 | |
Helicopter
|
19 | |
Training
|
4 | |
Transport
|
3 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Maldivian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
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Combat
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0 | |
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Bomber
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0 | |
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Helicopter
|
2 | |
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Training
|
0 | |
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Transport
|
2 | |
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Other
|
0 | |
Evolution of Bruneian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Maldivian Air Force fleet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Brunei or Maldives?
Brunei has more military aircraft with 26 active aircraft compared to Maldives's 4, a difference of 22 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Brunei or Maldives?
Brunei operates more military helicopters with 19 compared to Maldives's 2.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Brunei or Maldives?
Brunei has more transport aircraft with 3 compared to Maldives's 2.
How do the Brunei and Maldives air forces compare in size?
Brunei's air force is 1.5 times larger than Maldives's in terms of total active aircraft (3 vs 2).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Brunei or Maldives?
Brunei has 8 aircraft on order compared to Maldives's 0.