2026 military data comparison
Vietnam vs United Arab Emirates Military Power
Compare Vietnam and United Arab Emirates across 21 available personnel, equipment and spending indicators. MilitaryDex ranks Vietnam #9 and United Arab Emirates #47 in the 2026 edition.
Vietnam
20.6Strength Score
10 indicators higher
United Arab Emirates
3.9Strength Score
8 indicators higher
Comparison at a glance
Higher MSS score
Vietnam
20.6 vs 3.9
Indicators higher
10–8
3 tied
Global ranks
#9 / #47
of 145 profiles
Defense budgets
$10.2B
vs $23.5B
Category scorecard
Manpower3 – 0 – 0
Air force0 – 0 – 5
Navy3 – 2 – 0
Army and ground forces4 – 0 – 1
Financial and strategic0 – 1 – 2
Largest reported differences
Attack aircraft: United Arab Emirates
Vietnam 0 · United Arab Emirates 40
Attack helicopters: United Arab Emirates
Vietnam 0 · United Arab Emirates 30
Submarines: Vietnam
Vietnam 6 · United Arab Emirates 0
Frigates: Vietnam
Vietnam 9 · United Arab Emirates 0