2026 military data comparison
Philippines vs Vietnam Military Power
Compare Philippines and Vietnam across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks Philippines #33 and Vietnam #9 in the 2026 edition.
Philippines
5.9Strength Score
3 indicators higher
Vietnam
20.6Strength Score
15 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
Vietnam
5.9 vs 20.6
Indicators higher
3–15
3 tied
Global ranks
#33 / #9
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$6.6B
vs $10.2B
Category scorecard
Manpower0 – 0 – 3
Air force3 – 0 – 2
Navy0 – 2 – 3
Army and ground forces0 – 0 – 5
Financial and strategic0 – 1 – 2
Largest reported differences
Fighter aircraft: Vietnam
Philippines 0 · Vietnam 61
Attack aircraft: Philippines
Philippines 17 · Vietnam 0
Attack helicopters: Philippines
Philippines 6 · Vietnam 0
Submarines: Vietnam
Philippines 0 · Vietnam 6