Global Air Powers Ranking 2026- US Air Force Retains No 1 Rank, Indian Air Force Climbs to 6th

[SolarWarden]

Ur conclusion that the Rafale cannot beat the F 35 in BVR is short shighted. The Rafale does not have to detect the F 35 first. AWACS or ground stations can do that. And the Metor far out ranges the AIM 120.

And once u so remove the magic googles u r wearing and see that the F 35 is not invincible, ur 50 F 35 don't seem so formidable.

The IAF is about 1700 strong. Fighters are only about 700-750. What do u think the rest are? Do you think the RAF can match the IAF in logistics?

AWACS will have a very difficult time detecting F-35's especially under ECM and EW conditions just like advanced IADS have difficulty detecting F-35's.

I mean IAF AWACS didn't help Rafales when facing PAF J-10's.... just saying