2026 military data comparison
Portugal vs United Arab Emirates Military Power
Compare Portugal and United Arab Emirates across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks Portugal #68 and United Arab Emirates #47 in the 2026 edition.
Portugal
2.1Strength Score
5 indicators higher
United Arab Emirates
3.9Strength Score
13 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
United Arab Emirates
2.1 vs 3.9
Indicators higher
5–13
3 tied
Global ranks
#68 / #47
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$6.8B
vs $23.5B
Category scorecard
Manpower1 – 0 – 2
Air force0 – 0 – 5
Navy3 – 2 – 0
Army and ground forces1 – 0 – 4
Financial and strategic0 – 1 – 2
Largest reported differences
Attack helicopters: United Arab Emirates
Portugal 0 · United Arab Emirates 30
Submarines: Portugal
Portugal 2 · United Arab Emirates 0
Frigates: Portugal
Portugal 5 · United Arab Emirates 0
Multiple-launch rocket systems: United Arab Emirates
Portugal 0 · United Arab Emirates 49