2026 military data comparison
United Arab Emirates vs Australia Military Power
Compare United Arab Emirates and Australia across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks United Arab Emirates #47 and Australia #43 in the 2026 edition.
United Arab Emirates
3.9Strength Score
12 indicators higher
Australia
4.2Strength Score
7 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
Australia
3.9 vs 4.2
Indicators higher
12–7
2 tied
Global ranks
#47 / #43
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$23.5B
vs $57.4B
Category scorecard
Manpower3 – 0 – 0
Air force4 – 0 – 1
Navy1 – 1 – 3
Army and ground forces4 – 0 – 1
Financial and strategic0 – 1 – 2
Largest reported differences
Paramilitary: United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates 12,000 · Australia 0
Destroyers: Australia
United Arab Emirates 0 · Australia 3
Submarines: Australia
United Arab Emirates 0 · Australia 6
Frigates: Australia
United Arab Emirates 0 · Australia 7