2026 military data comparison
Cuba vs United Arab Emirates Military Power
Compare Cuba and United Arab Emirates across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks Cuba #53 and United Arab Emirates #47 in the 2026 edition.
Cuba
3.1Strength Score
5 indicators higher
United Arab Emirates
3.9Strength Score
12 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
United Arab Emirates
3.1 vs 3.9
Indicators higher
5–12
4 tied
Global ranks
#53 / #47
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$3.3B
vs $23.5B
Category scorecard
Manpower1 – 0 – 2
Air force0 – 0 – 5
Navy1 – 3 – 1
Army and ground forces2 – 0 – 3
Financial and strategic1 – 1 – 1
Largest reported differences
Attack aircraft: United Arab Emirates
Cuba 0 · United Arab Emirates 40
Frigates: Cuba
Cuba 1 · United Arab Emirates 0
Paramilitary: Cuba
Cuba 1,145,000 · United Arab Emirates 12,000
Total aircraft: United Arab Emirates
Cuba 20 · United Arab Emirates 581