2026 military data comparison
Cuba vs Dominican Republic Military Power
Compare Cuba and Dominican Republic across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks Cuba #53 and Dominican Republic #88 in the 2026 edition.
Cuba
3.1Strength Score
11 indicators higher
Dominican Republic
1.4Strength Score
6 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
Cuba
3.1 vs 1.4
Indicators higher
11–6
4 tied
Global ranks
#53 / #88
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$3.3B
vs $903.0M
Category scorecard
Manpower1 – 0 – 2
Air force2 – 0 – 3
Navy1 – 3 – 1
Army and ground forces5 – 0 – 0
Financial and strategic2 – 1 – 0
Largest reported differences
Fighter aircraft: Cuba
Cuba 11 · Dominican Republic 0
Attack aircraft: Dominican Republic
Cuba 0 · Dominican Republic 8
Attack helicopters: Cuba
Cuba 4 · Dominican Republic 0
Frigates: Cuba
Cuba 1 · Dominican Republic 0