Air Forces comparison: 
Singapore vs 
Australia
Aircraft by Type
🇸🇬 Singaporeas of 2026
🇦🇺 Australiaas of 2026
Fleet Evolution
🇸🇬 Singapore
🇦🇺 Australia
Overview
Singapore operates 231 active military aircraft vs 355 for Australia.
The breakdown includes 100 vs 96 combat aircraft, 71 vs 95 helicopters, 20 vs 55 transport aircraft, 35 vs 79 trainers (Singapore vs Australia). Singapore has 23 aircraft on order vs 113 for Australia.
The Singapore air force is officially the Republic of Singapore Air Force, while Australia's is the Royal Australian Air Force.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, Singapore or Australia?
Australia has more military aircraft with 355 active aircraft compared to Singapore's 231, a difference of 124 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, Singapore or Australia?
Singapore has more combat aircraft with 100 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Australia's 96.
Which country has more military helicopters, Singapore or Australia?
Australia operates more military helicopters with 95 compared to Singapore's 71.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, Singapore or Australia?
Australia has more transport aircraft with 55 compared to Singapore's 20.
How do the Singapore and Australia air forces compare in size?
Australia's air force is 2.8 times larger than Singapore's in terms of total active aircraft (55 vs 20).
Which country has more aircraft on order, Singapore or Australia?
Australia has 113 aircraft on order compared to Singapore's 23.