2026 military data comparison
Iran vs Philippines Military Power
Compare Iran and Philippines across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks Iran #13 and Philippines #33 in the 2026 edition.
Iran
15.8Strength Score
15 indicators higher
Philippines
5.9Strength Score
3 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
Iran
15.8 vs 5.9
Indicators higher
15–3
3 tied
Global ranks
#13 / #33
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$9.2B
vs $6.6B
Category scorecard
Manpower2 – 0 – 1
Air force4 – 0 – 1
Navy2 – 2 – 1
Army and ground forces5 – 0 – 0
Financial and strategic2 – 1 – 0
Largest reported differences
Fighter aircraft: Iran
Iran 188 · Philippines 0
Submarines: Iran
Iran 25 · Philippines 0
Multiple-launch rocket systems: Iran
Iran 1,550 · Philippines 0
Tanks: Iran
Iran 2,675 · Philippines 18