2026 military data comparison
Malaysia vs Philippines Military Power
Compare Malaysia and Philippines across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks Malaysia #57 and Philippines #33 in the 2026 edition.
Malaysia
2.9Strength Score
6 indicators higher
Philippines
5.9Strength Score
12 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
Philippines
2.9 vs 5.9
Indicators higher
6–12
3 tied
Global ranks
#57 / #33
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$5.1B
vs $6.6B
Category scorecard
Manpower1 – 0 – 2
Air force1 – 0 – 4
Navy2 – 2 – 1
Army and ground forces2 – 0 – 3
Financial and strategic0 – 1 – 2
Largest reported differences
Fighter aircraft: Malaysia
Malaysia 25 · Philippines 0
Attack helicopters: Philippines
Malaysia 0 · Philippines 6
Submarines: Malaysia
Malaysia 2 · Philippines 0
Self-propelled artillery: Philippines
Malaysia 0 · Philippines 12