2026 military data comparison
Philippines vs Australia Military Power
Compare Philippines and Australia across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks Philippines #33 and Australia #43 in the 2026 edition.
Philippines
5.9Strength Score
8 indicators higher
Australia
4.2Strength Score
11 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
Philippines
5.9 vs 4.2
Indicators higher
8–11
2 tied
Global ranks
#33 / #43
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$6.6B
vs $57.4B
Category scorecard
Manpower3 – 0 – 0
Air force1 – 0 – 4
Navy1 – 1 – 3
Army and ground forces3 – 0 – 2
Financial and strategic0 – 1 – 2
Largest reported differences
Paramilitary: Philippines
Philippines 35,000 · Australia 0
Fighter aircraft: Australia
Philippines 0 · Australia 24
Destroyers: Australia
Philippines 0 · Australia 3
Submarines: Australia
Philippines 0 · Australia 6