2026 military data comparison
Norway vs United Arab Emirates Military Power
Compare Norway and United Arab Emirates across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks Norway #66 and United Arab Emirates #47 in the 2026 edition.
Norway
2.3Strength Score
5 indicators higher
United Arab Emirates
3.9Strength Score
13 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
United Arab Emirates
2.3 vs 3.9
Indicators higher
5–13
3 tied
Global ranks
#66 / #47
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$11.2B
vs $23.5B
Category scorecard
Manpower1 – 0 – 2
Air force1 – 0 – 4
Navy2 – 2 – 1
Army and ground forces1 – 0 – 4
Financial and strategic0 – 1 – 2
Largest reported differences
Fighter aircraft: United Arab Emirates
Norway 0 · United Arab Emirates 99
Attack helicopters: United Arab Emirates
Norway 0 · United Arab Emirates 30
Submarines: Norway
Norway 6 · United Arab Emirates 0
Frigates: Norway
Norway 4 · United Arab Emirates 0