2026 military data comparison
United Arab Emirates vs Mexico Military Power
Compare United Arab Emirates and Mexico across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks United Arab Emirates #47 and Mexico #35 in the 2026 edition.
United Arab Emirates
3.9Strength Score
12 indicators higher
Mexico
5.8Strength Score
5 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
Mexico
3.9 vs 5.8
Indicators higher
12–5
4 tied
Global ranks
#47 / #35
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$23.5B
vs $9.1B
Category scorecard
Manpower1 – 0 – 2
Air force5 – 0 – 0
Navy0 – 3 – 2
Army and ground forces4 – 0 – 1
Financial and strategic2 – 1 – 0
Largest reported differences
Attack helicopters: United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates 30 · Mexico 0
Frigates: Mexico
United Arab Emirates 0 · Mexico 1
Tanks: United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates 354 · Mexico 0
Towed artillery: United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates 99 · Mexico 0