2026 military data comparison
United Arab Emirates vs Philippines Military Power
Compare United Arab Emirates and Philippines across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks United Arab Emirates #47 and Philippines #33 in the 2026 edition.
United Arab Emirates
3.9Strength Score
10 indicators higher
Philippines
5.9Strength Score
7 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
Philippines
3.9 vs 5.9
Indicators higher
10–7
4 tied
Global ranks
#47 / #33
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$23.5B
vs $6.6B
Category scorecard
Manpower0 – 0 – 3
Air force5 – 0 – 0
Navy0 – 3 – 2
Army and ground forces3 – 0 – 2
Financial and strategic2 – 1 – 0
Largest reported differences
Fighter aircraft: United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates 99 · Philippines 0
Frigates: Philippines
United Arab Emirates 0 · Philippines 4
Multiple-launch rocket systems: United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates 49 · Philippines 0
Tanks: United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates 354 · Philippines 18