Advancements in defense technologies worldwide are constantly enhancing countries’ capabilities to protect their airspace. According to the 2025 research conducted by World Population Review, the countries with the most powerful air defense systems have been identified. This ranking was prepared taking into account criteria such as countries’ defense budgets, advanced technologies, threat detection speeds, and response capabilities. So, where does Turkey rank among the countries with the most powerful air defense systems in the world? Here are the top 20 countries. Countries are making a significant breakthrough in this field, particularly with artificial intelligence-supported systems and autonomous air defense platforms. Next-generation air defense technologies enable faster threat detection and neutralization, playing a crucial role in global security balance. This year’s list has been revealed! While Turkey’s rise is notable, some countries have fallen short of expectations. Here are the countries with the most powerful air defense systems in 2025. Turkey ranks 6th on this list, possessing the Russian-made S-400 system as well as domestically-produced HİSAR-A+ and HİSAR-O+ air defense systems in its inventory. These systems significantly enhance Turkey’s capacity to protect its airspace.