2026 military data comparison
United Arab Emirates vs Brazil Military Power
Compare United Arab Emirates and Brazil across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks United Arab Emirates #47 and Brazil #21 in the 2026 edition.
United Arab Emirates
3.9Strength Score
9 indicators higher
Brazil
9.1Strength Score
9 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
Brazil
3.9 vs 9.1
Indicators higher
9–9
3 tied
Global ranks
#47 / #21
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$23.5B
vs $26.4B
Category scorecard
Manpower0 – 0 – 3
Air force5 – 0 – 0
Navy1 – 2 – 2
Army and ground forces2 – 0 – 3
Financial and strategic1 – 1 – 1
Largest reported differences
Attack helicopters: United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates 30 · Brazil 0
Submarines: Brazil
United Arab Emirates 0 · Brazil 6
Frigates: Brazil
United Arab Emirates 0 · Brazil 8
Paramilitary: Brazil
United Arab Emirates 12,000 · Brazil 200,000