๐ฆ๐ช United Arab Emirates Military Strength 2026
United Arab Emirates ranks #92 of 180 in the ArmySimulator Power Index for 2026, making it a mid-tier military. Its armed forces field 63,000 active personnel.
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Personnel & budget
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Active military personnel | 63,000 | #55 |
| Reserve personnel | 0 | |
| Paramilitary forces | 0 | |
| Defense budget (โ) | โ | โ |
| Budget share of GDP | โ | |
| Population | 11.5M | |
Land forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Main battle tanks | 353 | #34 |
| Attack helicopters | 28 | |
Air power
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Combat aircraft | 155 | #20 |
| Military satellites | 3 | |
Naval forces
| Indicator | Value | Rank |
|---|
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Amphibious warfare ships | 2 | |
| Nuclear submarines | 0 | |
| Conventional submarines | 0 | |
| Fleet strength score | 11 | #47 |
Data years vary by indicator (latest available, 2023โ2026). See methodology and sources.