2026 military data comparison
Brazil vs Iran Military Power
Compare Brazil and Iran across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks Brazil #21 and Iran #13 in the 2026 edition.
Brazil
9.1Strength Score
5 indicators higher
Iran
15.8Strength Score
12 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
Iran
9.1 vs 15.8
Indicators higher
5–12
4 tied
Global ranks
#21 / #13
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$26.4B
vs $9.2B
Category scorecard
Manpower1 – 0 – 2
Air force2 – 0 – 3
Navy1 – 2 – 2
Army and ground forces0 – 0 – 5
Financial and strategic1 – 2 – 0
Largest reported differences
Attack helicopters: Iran
Brazil 0 · Iran 13
Multiple-launch rocket systems: Iran
Brazil 82 · Iran 1,550
Tanks: Iran
Brazil 294 · Iran 2,675
Towed artillery: Iran
Brazil 412 · Iran 1,803