2026 military data comparison
Sudan vs Iran Military Power
Compare Sudan and Iran across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks Sudan #36 and Iran #13 in the 2026 edition.
Sudan
5.8Strength Score
2 indicators higher
Iran
15.8Strength Score
16 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
Iran
5.8 vs 15.8
Indicators higher
2–16
3 tied
Global ranks
#36 / #13
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$394.7M
vs $9.2B
Category scorecard
Manpower0 – 0 – 3
Air force2 – 0 – 3
Navy0 – 2 – 3
Army and ground forces0 – 0 – 5
Financial and strategic0 – 1 – 2
Largest reported differences
Submarines: Iran
Sudan 0 · Iran 25
Frigates: Iran
Sudan 0 · Iran 7
Defense budget: Iran
Sudan $394.7M · Iran $9.2B
Paramilitary: Iran
Sudan 17,500 · Iran 220,000