Air Forces comparison: 
Cyprus vs 
Malta
Cyprus operates 13 active military aircraft vs 7 for Malta.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
CyprusWorld #117
2.1
AIRS Index / 100
Cyprus leads overall, ahead on 1 of 3 categories
MaltaWorld #129
1.6
Cyprus
Malta
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by generation tier, helicopters by era; the enabler, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| Cyprus | Malta | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | Air Command of Cyprus | Air Wing of the Armed Forces of Malta | |
| Active aircraft | 13 | 7 | 🇨🇾 1.9× |
| Combat aircraft | 0 | 0 | — |
| Combat share of fleet | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | — |
| Aircraft types in service | 3 | 3 | — |
| Main supplier | France · 77 % | Italy · 43 % |
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| Helicopters | 13 | 3 | 🇨🇾 4.3× |
| Transport aircraft | 0 | 1 | 🇲🇹 |
| Special-mission aircraft | 0 | 3 | 🇲🇹 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Cyprus or Malta?
Cyprus has more military aircraft with 13 active aircraft compared to Malta's 7, a difference of 6 aircraft.
Which country has more military helicopters, Cyprus or Malta?
Cyprus operates more military helicopters with 13 compared to Malta's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Cyprus or Malta?
Malta has more transport aircraft with 1 compared to Cyprus's 0.