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Air Forces comparison: Flag of Italy Italy vs Flag of Malta Malta

Force Profile
Italy Malta
Official name Italian Air Force Air Wing of the Armed Forces of Malta
Local name Aeronautica Militare Forza tal-Ajru tar-Rumanija ta' Malta
Active aircraft 743 (2026) 7 (2026)
Aircraft on order +98 —
Roundel Roundel of Italy air force Roundel of Malta air force
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Aircraft by Type

🇮🇹 Italyas of 2026
  • Combat 190
  • Helicopter 387
  • Training 131
  • Transport 30
  • Other 5
🇲🇹 Maltaas of 2026
  • Helicopter 3
  • Transport 1
  • Other 3

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🇮🇹 Italy
🇲🇹 Malta

Overview

Italy's air force fields 743 active aircraft — 106:1 Malta's 7.

The breakdown includes 190 vs 0 combat aircraft, 387 vs 3 helicopters, 30 vs 1 transport aircraft, 131 vs 0 trainers (Italy vs Malta). Italy has 98 aircraft on order vs 0 for Malta.

The Malta air force is officially the Air Wing of the Armed Forces of Malta.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Italy or Malta?
Italy has more military aircraft with 743 active aircraft compared to Malta's 7, a difference of 736 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Italy or Malta?
Italy has more combat aircraft with 190 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Malta's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Italy or Malta?
Italy operates more military helicopters with 387 compared to Malta's 3.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Italy or Malta?
Italy has more transport aircraft with 30 compared to Malta's 1.
How do the Italy and Malta air forces compare in size?
Italy's air force is 30.0 times larger than Malta's in terms of total active aircraft (30 vs 1).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Italy or Malta?
Italy has 98 aircraft on order compared to Malta's 0.