2026 military data comparison
United Arab Emirates vs Germany Military Power
Compare United Arab Emirates and Germany across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks United Arab Emirates #47 and Germany #18 in the 2026 edition.
United Arab Emirates
3.9Strength Score
7 indicators higher
Germany
10.6Strength Score
11 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
Germany
3.9 vs 10.6
Indicators higher
7–11
3 tied
Global ranks
#47 / #18
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$23.5B
vs $127.4B
Category scorecard
Manpower1 – 0 – 2
Air force1 – 0 – 4
Navy0 – 2 – 3
Army and ground forces4 – 0 – 1
Financial and strategic1 – 1 – 1
Largest reported differences
Paramilitary: United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates 12,000 · Germany 0
Submarines: Germany
United Arab Emirates 0 · Germany 6
Frigates: Germany
United Arab Emirates 0 · Germany 11
Towed artillery: United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates 99 · Germany 0