2026 military data comparison
Sudan vs United Arab Emirates Military Power
Compare Sudan and United Arab Emirates across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks Sudan #36 and United Arab Emirates #47 in the 2026 edition.
Sudan
5.8Strength Score
7 indicators higher
United Arab Emirates
3.9Strength Score
9 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
Sudan
5.8 vs 3.9
Indicators higher
7–9
5 tied
Global ranks
#36 / #47
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$394.7M
vs $23.5B
Category scorecard
Manpower3 – 0 – 0
Air force1 – 0 – 4
Navy0 – 4 – 1
Army and ground forces3 – 0 – 2
Financial and strategic0 – 1 – 2
Largest reported differences
Defense budget: United Arab Emirates
Sudan $394.7M · United Arab Emirates $23.5B
Multiple-launch rocket systems: Sudan
Sudan 800 · United Arab Emirates 49
Towed artillery: Sudan
Sudan 1,150 · United Arab Emirates 99
Defense budget share of GDP: United Arab Emirates
Sudan 0.4% · United Arab Emirates 3.1%