2026 military data comparison
United Arab Emirates vs France Military Power
Compare United Arab Emirates and France across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks United Arab Emirates #47 and France #10 in the 2026 edition.
United Arab Emirates
3.9Strength Score
6 indicators higher
France
18.5Strength Score
15 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
France
3.9 vs 18.5
Indicators higher
6–15
0 tied
Global ranks
#47 / #10
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$23.5B
vs $67.2B
Category scorecard
Manpower1 – 0 – 2
Air force1 – 0 – 4
Navy0 – 0 – 5
Army and ground forces3 – 0 – 2
Financial and strategic1 – 0 – 2
Largest reported differences
Attack aircraft: United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates 40 · France 0
Aircraft carriers: France
United Arab Emirates 0 · France 1
Destroyers: France
United Arab Emirates 0 · France 11
Submarines: France
United Arab Emirates 0 · France 9