Air Forces comparison: Brunei vs Singapore
Singapore's air force fields 231 active aircraft — 8.9x Brunei's 26. The breakdown includes 0 vs 100 combat aircraft, 19 vs 71 helicopters, 3 vs 20 transport aircraft, 4 vs 35 trainers (Brunei vs Singapore). Brunei has 8 aircraft on order vs 23 for Singapore. The Brunei air force is officially the Royal Brunei Air Force, while Singapore's is the Republic of Singapore Air Force.
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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Republic of Singapore Air Force 🇸🇬
| Official Name | Republic of Singapore Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 231 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 23 |
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Bruneian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
0 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
19 | |
Training
|
4 | |
Transport
|
3 | |
Other
|
0 | |
Singaporean aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
100 | |
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Bomber
|
0 | |
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Helicopter
|
71 | |
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Training
|
35 | |
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Transport
|
20 | |
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Other
|
5 | |
Evolution of Bruneian Air Force fleet
Evolution of Singaporean Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Brunei or Singapore?
Singapore has more military aircraft with 231 active aircraft compared to Brunei's 26, a difference of 205 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Brunei or Singapore?
Singapore has more combat aircraft with 100 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Brunei's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Brunei or Singapore?
Singapore operates more military helicopters with 71 compared to Brunei's 19.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Brunei or Singapore?
Singapore has more transport aircraft with 20 compared to Brunei's 3.
How do the Brunei and Singapore air forces compare in size?
Singapore's air force is 6.7 times larger than Brunei's in terms of total active aircraft (20 vs 3).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Brunei or Singapore?
Singapore has 23 aircraft on order compared to Brunei's 8.