2026 military data comparison
United Arab Emirates vs Colombia Military Power
Compare United Arab Emirates and Colombia across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks United Arab Emirates #47 and Colombia #23 in the 2026 edition.
United Arab Emirates
3.9Strength Score
9 indicators higher
Colombia
9.0Strength Score
9 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
Colombia
3.9 vs 9.0
Indicators higher
9–9
3 tied
Global ranks
#47 / #23
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$23.5B
vs $15.8B
Category scorecard
Manpower0 – 0 – 3
Air force4 – 0 – 1
Navy0 – 2 – 3
Army and ground forces3 – 0 – 2
Financial and strategic2 – 1 – 0
Largest reported differences
Attack helicopters: United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates 30 · Colombia 0
Submarines: Colombia
United Arab Emirates 0 · Colombia 4
Frigates: Colombia
United Arab Emirates 0 · Colombia 9
Tanks: United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates 354 · Colombia 0