2026 military data comparison
Oman vs United Arab Emirates Military Power
Compare Oman and United Arab Emirates across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks Oman #65 and United Arab Emirates #47 in the 2026 edition.
Oman
2.4Strength Score
4 indicators higher
United Arab Emirates
3.9Strength Score
12 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
United Arab Emirates
2.4 vs 3.9
Indicators higher
4–12
5 tied
Global ranks
#65 / #47
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$8.4B
vs $23.5B
Category scorecard
Manpower1 – 0 – 2
Air force0 – 0 – 5
Navy0 – 4 – 1
Army and ground forces2 – 0 – 3
Financial and strategic1 – 1 – 1
Largest reported differences
Reserve troops: United Arab Emirates
Oman 0 · United Arab Emirates 130,000
Attack helicopters: United Arab Emirates
Oman 0 · United Arab Emirates 30
Multiple-launch rocket systems: United Arab Emirates
Oman 0 · United Arab Emirates 49
Helicopters: United Arab Emirates
Oman 31 · United Arab Emirates 250