2026 military data comparison
United Arab Emirates vs Malaysia Military Power
Compare United Arab Emirates and Malaysia across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks United Arab Emirates #47 and Malaysia #57 in the 2026 edition.
United Arab Emirates
3.9Strength Score
11 indicators higher
Malaysia
2.9Strength Score
7 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
United Arab Emirates
3.9 vs 2.9
Indicators higher
11–7
3 tied
Global ranks
#47 / #57
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$23.5B
vs $5.1B
Category scorecard
Manpower1 – 0 – 2
Air force5 – 0 – 0
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 · Malaysia 0
Submarines: Malaysia
United Arab Emirates 0 · Malaysia 2
Frigates: Malaysia
United Arab Emirates 0 · Malaysia 2
Self-propelled artillery: United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates 165 · Malaysia 0