2026 military data comparison
Singapore vs United Arab Emirates Military Power
Compare Singapore and United Arab Emirates across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks Singapore #44 and United Arab Emirates #47 in the 2026 edition.
Singapore
4.1Strength Score
6 indicators higher
United Arab Emirates
3.9Strength Score
11 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
Singapore
4.1 vs 3.9
Indicators higher
6–11
4 tied
Global ranks
#44 / #47
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$18.0B
vs $23.5B
Category scorecard
Manpower1 – 1 – 1
Air force1 – 0 – 4
Navy3 – 2 – 0
Army and ground forces1 – 0 – 4
Financial and strategic0 – 1 – 2
Largest reported differences
Attack aircraft: United Arab Emirates
Singapore 0 · United Arab Emirates 40
Submarines: Singapore
Singapore 6 · United Arab Emirates 0
Frigates: Singapore
Singapore 6 · United Arab Emirates 0
Self-propelled artillery: United Arab Emirates
Singapore 48 · United Arab Emirates 165