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How many fighter jets does the Italian air force have?

Italy operates approximately 197 combat aircraft (including fighter and attack jets) across its Air Force and Navy.

Fleet Breakdown
Eurofighter Typhoon:
The backbone of Italy’s air defense and interceptor fleet, with roughly 90 to 92 aircraft in service.
Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II (F-35A and F-35B):
Growing stealth fleet split between the Italian Air Force and Navy, with over a dozen active and additional units arriving through ongoing procurement.
Panavia Tornado:
Roughly 50 IDS strike-reconnaissance jets remain operational.
AV-8B Harrier II:
Operated by the Italian Navy (Marina Militare) from its aircraft carriers.
AMX International:
Older ground-attack jets that have been steadily drawing down or retiring from active service.


 
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