2026 military data comparison
Brazil vs United Arab Emirates Military Power
Compare Brazil and United Arab Emirates across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks Brazil #21 and United Arab Emirates #47 in the 2026 edition.
Brazil
9.1Strength Score
9 indicators higher
United Arab Emirates
3.9Strength Score
9 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
Brazil
9.1 vs 3.9
Indicators higher
9–9
3 tied
Global ranks
#21 / #47
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$26.4B
vs $23.5B
Category scorecard
Manpower3 – 0 – 0
Air force0 – 0 – 5
Navy2 – 2 – 1
Army and ground forces3 – 0 – 2
Financial and strategic1 – 1 – 1
Largest reported differences
Attack helicopters: United Arab Emirates
Brazil 0 · United Arab Emirates 30
Submarines: Brazil
Brazil 6 · United Arab Emirates 0
Frigates: Brazil
Brazil 8 · United Arab Emirates 0
Paramilitary: Brazil
Brazil 200,000 · United Arab Emirates 12,000