2026 military data comparison
Kenya vs United Arab Emirates Military Power
Compare Kenya and United Arab Emirates across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks Kenya #90 and United Arab Emirates #47 in the 2026 edition.
Kenya
1.2Strength Score
2 indicators higher
United Arab Emirates
3.9Strength Score
14 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
United Arab Emirates
1.2 vs 3.9
Indicators higher
2–14
5 tied
Global ranks
#90 / #47
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$1.7B
vs $23.5B
Category scorecard
Manpower1 – 0 – 2
Air force0 – 0 – 5
Navy0 – 4 – 1
Army and ground forces1 – 0 – 4
Financial and strategic0 – 1 – 2
Largest reported differences
Reserve troops: United Arab Emirates
Kenya 0 · United Arab Emirates 130,000
Attack aircraft: United Arab Emirates
Kenya 0 · United Arab Emirates 40
Multiple-launch rocket systems: United Arab Emirates
Kenya 0 · United Arab Emirates 49
Attack helicopters: United Arab Emirates
Kenya 2 · United Arab Emirates 30