2026 military data comparison
United Arab Emirates vs Vietnam Military Power
Compare United Arab Emirates and Vietnam across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks United Arab Emirates #47 and Vietnam #9 in the 2026 edition.
United Arab Emirates
3.9Strength Score
8 indicators higher
Vietnam
20.6Strength Score
10 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
Vietnam
3.9 vs 20.6
Indicators higher
8–10
3 tied
Global ranks
#47 / #9
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$23.5B
vs $10.2B
Category scorecard
Manpower0 – 0 – 3
Air force5 – 0 – 0
Navy0 – 2 – 3
Army and ground forces1 – 0 – 4
Financial and strategic2 – 1 – 0
Largest reported differences
Attack aircraft: United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates 40 · Vietnam 0
Attack helicopters: United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates 30 · Vietnam 0
Submarines: Vietnam
United Arab Emirates 0 · Vietnam 6
Frigates: Vietnam
United Arab Emirates 0 · Vietnam 9