2026 military data comparison
Philippines vs United Arab Emirates Military Power
Compare Philippines and United Arab Emirates across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks Philippines #33 and United Arab Emirates #47 in the 2026 edition.
Philippines
5.9Strength Score
7 indicators higher
United Arab Emirates
3.9Strength Score
10 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
Philippines
5.9 vs 3.9
Indicators higher
7–10
4 tied
Global ranks
#33 / #47
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$6.6B
vs $23.5B
Category scorecard
Manpower3 – 0 – 0
Air force0 – 0 – 5
Navy2 – 3 – 0
Army and ground forces2 – 0 – 3
Financial and strategic0 – 1 – 2
Largest reported differences
Fighter aircraft: United Arab Emirates
Philippines 0 · United Arab Emirates 99
Frigates: Philippines
Philippines 4 · United Arab Emirates 0
Multiple-launch rocket systems: United Arab Emirates
Philippines 0 · United Arab Emirates 49
Tanks: United Arab Emirates
Philippines 18 · United Arab Emirates 354