Air Forces comparison: Maldives vs Singapore

Singapore's air force fields 231 active aircraft — 58:1 Maldives's 4. The breakdown includes 0 vs 100 combat aircraft, 2 vs 71 helicopters, 2 vs 20 transport aircraft, 0 vs 35 trainers (Maldives vs Singapore). Maldives has 0 aircraft on order vs 23 for Singapore. The Maldives air force is officially the Coast Guard Aviation Squadron, while Singapore's is the Republic of Singapore Air Force.

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 order0
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Republic of Singapore Air Force 🇸🇬

Official Name Republic of Singapore Air Force
Active aircraft 231 as of 2026
Aircraft on order23
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Roundel of Singapore air force

Maldivian aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 0
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 2
Training Training 0
Transport Transport 2
Other Other 0

Singaporean aircraft by type

Aircraft type Active
Combat Combat 100
Bomber Bomber 0
Helicopter Helicopter 71
Training Training 35
Transport Transport 20
Other Other 5

Evolution of Maldivian Air Force fleet

Evolution of Singaporean Air Force fleet

Aircraft Types Radar Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more military aircraft, Maldives or Singapore?
Singapore has more military aircraft with 231 active aircraft compared to Maldives's 4, a difference of 227 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Maldives or Singapore?
Singapore has more combat aircraft with 100 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Maldives's 0.
Which country has more military helicopters, Maldives or Singapore?
Singapore operates more military helicopters with 71 compared to Maldives's 2.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Maldives or Singapore?
Singapore has more transport aircraft with 20 compared to Maldives's 2.
How do the Maldives and Singapore air forces compare in size?
Singapore's air force is 10.0 times larger than Maldives's in terms of total active aircraft (20 vs 2).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Maldives or Singapore?
Singapore has 23 aircraft on order compared to Maldives's 0.