2026 military data comparison
Australia vs United Arab Emirates Military Power
Compare Australia and United Arab Emirates across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks Australia #43 and United Arab Emirates #47 in the 2026 edition.
Australia
4.2Strength Score
7 indicators higher
United Arab Emirates
3.9Strength Score
12 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
Australia
4.2 vs 3.9
Indicators higher
7–12
2 tied
Global ranks
#43 / #47
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$57.4B
vs $23.5B
Category scorecard
Manpower0 – 0 – 3
Air force1 – 0 – 4
Navy3 – 1 – 1
Army and ground forces1 – 0 – 4
Financial and strategic2 – 1 – 0
Largest reported differences
Paramilitary: United Arab Emirates
Australia 0 · United Arab Emirates 12,000
Destroyers: Australia
Australia 3 · United Arab Emirates 0
Submarines: Australia
Australia 6 · United Arab Emirates 0
Frigates: Australia
Australia 7 · United Arab Emirates 0