2026 military data comparison
Belgium vs United Arab Emirates Military Power
Compare Belgium and United Arab Emirates across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks Belgium #89 and United Arab Emirates #47 in the 2026 edition.
Belgium
1.2Strength Score
1 indicators higher
United Arab Emirates
3.9Strength Score
16 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
United Arab Emirates
1.2 vs 3.9
Indicators higher
1–16
4 tied
Global ranks
#89 / #47
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$14.9B
vs $23.5B
Category scorecard
Manpower0 – 0 – 3
Air force0 – 0 – 5
Navy1 – 3 – 1
Army and ground forces0 – 0 – 5
Financial and strategic0 – 1 – 2
Largest reported differences
Paramilitary: United Arab Emirates
Belgium 0 · United Arab Emirates 12,000
Attack helicopters: United Arab Emirates
Belgium 0 · United Arab Emirates 30
Frigates: Belgium
Belgium 2 · United Arab Emirates 0
Tanks: United Arab Emirates
Belgium 0 · United Arab Emirates 354