2026 military data comparison
Philippines vs Iran Military Power
Compare Philippines and Iran across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks Philippines #33 and Iran #13 in the 2026 edition.
Philippines
5.9Strength Score
3 indicators higher
Iran
15.8Strength Score
15 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
Iran
5.9 vs 15.8
Indicators higher
3–15
3 tied
Global ranks
#33 / #13
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$6.6B
vs $9.2B
Category scorecard
Manpower1 – 0 – 2
Air force1 – 0 – 4
Navy1 – 2 – 2
Army and ground forces0 – 0 – 5
Financial and strategic0 – 1 – 2
Largest reported differences
Fighter aircraft: Iran
Philippines 0 · Iran 188
Submarines: Iran
Philippines 0 · Iran 25
Multiple-launch rocket systems: Iran
Philippines 0 · Iran 1,550
Tanks: Iran
Philippines 18 · Iran 2,675