MACSI(Military Archive Country Strength Index)
ⓘ The ten scoring axes are weighted per country by coastal, nuclear, industrial, and geostrategic tier, then judged from real-world knowledge rather than stored database attributes — see methodology.
01 / Overview
United Arab Emirates
Government
Monarchy
Population
9.52M
Area
83,600 km²
GDP (Nominal)
$508.0B
Active Personnel
63.0K
Defense Budget
$22.6B · %5.6 GDP
Conscription
Voluntary
ACTIVE
CONFLICT ONGOING
02 / Military Strength · 76 metrics · 9 categories
36
MACSIMilitary Archive Country Strength Index
| # | Country | Overall | Land | Air | Naval | Leadership | Strategic | Industry | C4ISR | Logistics | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #33 |  Taiwan | 37 | 35 | 38 | 30 | 42 | 28 | 38 | 40 | 35 | 44 |
| #34 |  Vietnam | 37 | 48 | 35 | 40 | 58 | 18 | 28 | 25 | 35 | 32 |
| #35 |  United Arab Emirates | 36 | 30 | 45 | 25 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 40 | 55 | 48 |
| #36 |  Colombia | 35 | 60 | 35 | 40 | 45 | 5 | 20 | 30 | 35 | 30 |
| #37 |  Czech Republic | 35 | 40 | 35 | 0 | 45 | 15 | 45 | 38 | 35 | 46 |
Comparison countries are selected automatically based on global rankings.
Personnel Structure
Total Population: 9.5M
Active63K
Reserve0
Paramilitary11K
Economic Burden
$22.6B 5.6% of GDP
0% 5%+
Per Capita $2,375/yr
Per Soldier $358,730/yr
Above World Average (avg 2.3%)
Strategic Infrastructure
Military Airports 8
Total Airports 43
Major Ports 5
Coastline 1,318 km
Oil Production 4.0M bbl/day
All Military Metrics 75 metrics · 9 categories
01 Personnel 7
- Active Personnel 63,000
- Reserve Personnel 0
- Paramilitary Personnel 11,000
- Total Military Personnel 74,000
- Available for Military Service 3,500,000
- Reaching Military Age Annually 150,000
- Conscription Status Voluntary
02 Land Forces 12
- Total Tanks 390
- IFV Count 400
- APC Count 1,200
- Recon Vehicle Count 150
- MRAP Count 1,000
- Towed Artillery Count 300
- Self-Propelled Artillery Count 100
- MLRS Count 50
- Mortar Count 200
- ATGM Launcher Count 500
- SHORAD Count 100
- MANPADS Count 500
03 Air Forces 12
- Total Aircraft 440
- Fighter Aircraft Count 150
- Ground Attack Aircraft Count 30
- Bomber Aircraft Count 0
- Transport Aircraft Count 30
- Tanker Aircraft Count 3
- AWACS Count 2
- Trainer Aircraft Count 40
- Total Helicopters 150
- Attack Helicopter Count 30
- Transport Helicopter Count 50
- UAV Count 150
04 Naval Forces 11
- Total Ships 70
- Aircraft Carrier Count 0
- Amphibious Assault Ship Count 0
- Cruiser Count 0
- Destroyer Count 0
- Frigate Count 7
- Corvette Count 10
- Total Submarines 0
- SSN Count 0
- SSBN Count 0
- Patrol Boat Count 50
05 Strategic Forces 9
- Nuclear Status None
- Nuclear Warhead Count 0
- Deployed Warhead Count 0
- ICBM Count 0
- SLBM Count 0
- IRBM Count 0
- Triad Status None
- BMD Capability ✓ Yes
- Space Assets ✓ Yes
06 Budget & Economy 10
- Defense Budget (USD) 22,600,000,000 USD
- Defense Budget (% of GDP) 5.6 %
- Defense Budget per Capita (USD) 2,375 USD
- GDP (Nominal, USD) 508,000,000,000 USD
- GDP (PPP, USD) 710,000,000,000 USD
- Arms Exports (USD) 1,200,000,000 USD
- Arms Imports (USD) 10,000,000,000 USD
- Defense Industry Rank 15
- Defense Industry Size (USD) 1,500,000,000 USD
- Defense Sector Employment 50,000
07 Logistics & Infrastructure 6
- Military Airport Count 8
- Total Airport Count 43
- Major Port Count 5
- Oil Production (bbl/day) 4,000,000 bbl/day
- Oil Reserves (bbl) 113,000,000,000 bbl
- Coastline (km) 1,318 km
08 Demographics 5
- Total Population 9,516,871
- Military Age Population 4,500,000
- Urban Population (%) 87 %
- Literacy Rate (%) 95 %
- Area (km²) 83,600 km²
09 Government & Alliances 3
- Government Type Monarchy
- NATO Member ✗ No
- UN Security Council P5 ✗ No
03 / Inventory · 382 systems · 92 categories · 18,610 units
Force Composition
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Status & Age Distribution
Status
Active 348 Ordered 2 Retired 32
Age Profile
25years
average
%13
<10 yrs
Mid-Age
1970–2026
Suppliers
Countries
-
United States 102 -
France 42 -
Russia 34 -
United Kingdom 29 -
Germany 22 -
Italy 21 -
Switzerland 10 -
Canada 9
Companies
Inventory 382 systems · 35 categories · 18,610 units
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ARMOURED VEHICLES
AMX-30 64
Tanks · ACTIVE
FV101 Scorpion 76
Tanks · ACTIVE
GUVP —
Tanks · ACTIVE
IS —
Tanks · ACTIVE
Leclerc 268
Tanks · ACTIVE
Leopard 2 —
Tanks · ACTIVE
OF-40 NaN
Tanks · ACTIVE
Sentinel AC —
Tanks · ACTIVE
ACV-300 —
Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) · ACTIVE
AIFV 133
Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) · ACTIVE
AMX-10P 18
Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) · ACTIVE
BMP-3 390
Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFV) · ACTIVE
+32 more
ARTILLERY & MISSILE SYSTEMS
150 mm mortar —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
G5 howitzer 6
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
Gun Howitzer Noricum —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
L16 81mm mortar —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M777 —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
Ordnance QF 25 pounder —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
L118 73
Field Guns · ACTIVE
M-46 field gun 20
Field Guns · ACTIVE
OTO Melara Mod 56 18
Field Guns · ACTIVE
Koksan —
Self-Propelled Artillery · ACTIVE
M109 85
Self-Propelled Artillery · ACTIVE
Nora B-52 —
Self-Propelled Artillery · ACTIVE
+13 more
AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS
9K32 Strela-2 —
MANPADS · ACTIVE
9K34 Strela-3 —
MANPADS · ACTIVE
9K38 Igla —
MANPADS · ACTIVE
Blowpipe 20
MANPADS · ACTIVE
RBS 70 —
MANPADS · ACTIVE
Pantsir-S1 —
SHORAD Systems · ACTIVE
K-SAM Pegasus —
Medium-Range SAM · ACTIVE
M-SAM NaN
Medium-Range SAM · ACTIVE
MIM-23 Hawk —
Medium-Range SAM · ACTIVE
RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile —
Medium-Range SAM · ACTIVE
Spyder —
Medium-Range SAM · ACTIVE
THAAD —
Long-Range SAM · ACTIVE
+11 more
MINES & EXPLOSIVE DEVICES
FIREARMS
Beretta 92G-SD/96G-SD —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Browning Hi-Power —
Pistols · ACTIVE
DOM Caracal pistol —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Colt 1991 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Heckler & Koch P7 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
OSS Stinger —
Pistols · ACTIVE
SIG Sauer P226 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
SIG Sauer P229 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Sphinx Systems —
Pistols · ACTIVE
Ruger Security Six —
Revolvers · ACTIVE
Webley Revolver —
Revolvers · RETIRED
Heckler & Koch MP5 —
Machine Pistols · ACTIVE
+44 more
GRENADE LAUNCHERS & GRENADES
M203 —
Underbarrel Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
Brügger & Thomet GL-06 —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
LG1 —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
Milkor 37/38mm and 40mm Stopper —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
Milkor 40mm UBGL grenade launcher —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
TBL-37 —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
NGOS —
Hand Grenades · ACTIVE
F1 grenade —
Hand Grenades · RETIRED
RPG-32 —
Rocket-Propelled Grenades (RPG) · ACTIVE
Carl Gustaf —
Recoilless Rifles · ACTIVE
M40 recoilless rifle 12
Recoilless Rifles · ACTIVE
OPTICS & TARGETING
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
MILITARY VEHICLES
FIGHTER & ATTACK AIRCRAFT
Dassault Mirage —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Dassault Mirage 2000 63
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Dassault Mirage III 32
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Dassault Rafale 80
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Hunter —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Mirage 2000-9 —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Rafale C —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Rafale DH —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Rafale EQ 80
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Rafale M —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
F-16C/D Fighting Falcon —
Multirole Fighters · ACTIVE
F-16E/F Desert Falcon —
Multirole Fighters · ACTIVE
+6 more
BOMBER AIRCRAFT
TRANSPORT & CARGO AIRCRAFT
Antonov An-124 Ruslan —
Strategic Airlifters · ACTIVE
Boeing C-17 Globemaster III —
Strategic Airlifters · ACTIVE
Ilyushin Il-76 —
Strategic Airlifters · ACTIVE
Airbus C-295W —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Alenia G.222 1
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
An-178 —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Antonov An-12 —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Antonov An-8 —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
C-130A Hercules —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
C-130E Hercules —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
C-207B Azor —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
CASA C-212 Aviocar —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
+9 more
TANKER AIRCRAFT
HELICOPTERS
AH-64E 28
Attack Helicopters · ACTIVE
Hughes AH-64 Apache 28
Attack Helicopters · ACTIVE
AS565 Panther —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
AgustaWestland AW109S Grand —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
AgustaWestland AW189 1
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Airbus Helicopters H145 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bell 400 TwinRanger —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bell 407 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bell 412 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bo 105 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
H-60 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Lockheed L-100-30 Hercules 1
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
+8 more
UAV / DRONES
Baykar Bayraktar Akıncı —
Combat / Strike Drones · ACTIVE
Bayraktar TB2 20
Combat / Strike Drones · ACTIVE
June 30 —
Combat / Strike Drones · ACTIVE
Zala Kub-10E —
Combat / Strike Drones · ACTIVE
攻击-X —
Combat / Strike Drones · ACTIVE
Bell Eagle Eye —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
CASC Rainbow —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
Chengdu Pterodactyl I —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
DJI FC330 —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
DJI Mavic 2 —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
DJI Mavic Mini —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
DJI Mavic Pro —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
+17 more
SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT
TRAINING AIRCRAFT
AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
SURFACE COMBATANTS
Kortenaer-class frigate 2
Frigates · ACTIVE
DOM Abu-Dhabi-class corvette —
Corvettes · ACTIVE
Bani Yas-class corvette —
Corvettes · ACTIVE
DOM Baynunah-class corvette 6
Corvettes · ACTIVE
Muray Jip-class corvette —
Corvettes · ACTIVE
Sigma-class corvette —
Corvettes · ACTIVE
Assad-class corvette 4
Corvettes · RETIRED
Calypso-class corvette —
Corvettes · RETIRED
Calypso-class corvette —
Corvettes · RETIRED
AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE SHIPS
C-139 tank landing ship 3
Landing Ship Tank (LST) · ACTIVE
LST Mk. 1-class tank landing ship 3
Landing Ship Tank (LST) · ACTIVE
LST Mk. 2-class tank-landing ship —
Landing Ship Tank (LST) · ACTIVE
LST Mk. 3-class tank landing ship 3
Landing Ship Tank (LST) · ACTIVE
Engin de débarquement amphibie standard —
Landing Craft (LCAC, LCM) · ACTIVE
Serna-class landing craft —
Landing Craft (LCAC, LCM) · ACTIVE
MINE WARFARE & PATROL
Frankenthal-class minehunter —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · ACTIVE
Al Boom-class missile boat —
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · ACTIVE
Antasena-class combat boat —
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · ACTIVE
Baniyas-class missile boat —
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · ACTIVE
DOM Ghannatha-class multi-role boat —
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · ACTIVE
Komar-class missile boat —
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · ACTIVE
Mubarraz-class fast attack craft —
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · ACTIVE
TNC-45 —
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · ACTIVE
Arab-class gunvessel —
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · RETIRED
Arialah-class offshore patrol vessel —
Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) · ACTIVE
NAVAL WEAPON SYSTEMS
ATGM
9M113 Konkurs —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
9M133 Kornet —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
AT-1K Raybolt —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
BGM-71 TOW —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
FGM-148 Javelin —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
HJ-8 —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
HOT (missile) —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
MILAN —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
Striker (ATGM) —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
TC/2.4 mine —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
Vigilant —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
Nord SS.11 —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · RETIRED
ANTI-SHIP MISSILES
AS 15 TT —
Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles · ACTIVE
C-802 —
Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles · ACTIVE
Exocet —
Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles · ACTIVE
Harpoon —
Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles · ACTIVE
Mansup —
Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles · ACTIVE
Poniard Surface-to-Ship Guided Rocket —
Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles · ACTIVE
Sea Killer 150
Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles · ACTIVE
AIR-TO-AIR MISSILES
AIM-9 Sidewinder —
Short-Range AAM (SRAAM / WVR) · ACTIVE
AIM-9M Sidewinder —
Short-Range AAM (SRAAM / WVR) · ACTIVE
Matra R.550 Magic —
Short-Range AAM (SRAAM / WVR) · ACTIVE
Rafael Python 5 —
Short-Range AAM (SRAAM / WVR) · ACTIVE
AIM-120 AMRAAM —
Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · ACTIVE
C-7 —
Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · ACTIVE
MICA 520
Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · ACTIVE
MBDA Meteor —
Long-Range AAM (LRAAM) · ACTIVE
AIR-TO-SURFACE MISSILES
CRUISE MISSILES
BALLISTIC (CONVENTIONAL)
GUIDED BOMBS
Joint Direct Attack Munition —
GPS / INS Guided Bombs (JDAM) · ACTIVE
MBDA PGM 500 —
GPS / INS Guided Bombs (JDAM) · ACTIVE
GBU-10 Paveway II —
Laser-Guided Bombs (LGB) · ACTIVE
GBU-12 Paveway II —
Laser-Guided Bombs (LGB) · ACTIVE
GBU-16 Paveway II —
Laser-Guided Bombs (LGB) · ACTIVE
GBU-24 Paveway III —
Laser-Guided Bombs (LGB) · ACTIVE
GBU-31 Joint Direct Attack Munitions —
Laser-Guided Bombs (LGB) · ACTIVE
GBU-32 Joint Direct Attack Munitions —
Laser-Guided Bombs (LGB) · ACTIVE
GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munitions —
Laser-Guided Bombs (LGB) · ACTIVE
GBU-49 Paveway II —
Laser-Guided Bombs (LGB) · ACTIVE
AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon —
Glide Bombs · ACTIVE
UNGUIDED AERIAL MUNITIONS
BLU-126 —
General Purpose (Iron) Bombs · ACTIVE
M117 —
General Purpose (Iron) Bombs · ACTIVE
Mark 82 —
General Purpose (Iron) Bombs · ACTIVE
Mark 84 —
General Purpose (Iron) Bombs · ACTIVE
Wind Corrected Munitions Dispenser —
General Purpose (Iron) Bombs · ACTIVE
BL755 —
Cluster Bombs & Dispensers · ACTIVE
BLU-97/B Combined Effects Bomb —
Cluster Bombs & Dispensers · ACTIVE
Dragón 1 —
Incendiary & Napalm Bombs · ACTIVE
Molotov cocktail —
Incendiary & Napalm Bombs · ACTIVE
THERMOBARIC & SPECIAL
NAVAL SAM
RADAR SYSTEMS
LAUNCH VEHICLES
Atlas II —
Military Space Launch Vehicles · ACTIVE
Atlas IIA —
Military Space Launch Vehicles · ACTIVE
Falcon 9 Block 4 —
Military Space Launch Vehicles · ACTIVE
Soyuz-2 —
Military Space Launch Vehicles · ACTIVE
Vulcan —
Military Space Launch Vehicles · ACTIVE
Soyuz —
Military Space Launch Vehicles · RETIRED
Streaker —
Military Space Launch Vehicles · RETIRED
RECENT ACQUISITIONS & MODERNIZATION NEED
LAST 5 ACQUISITIONS
- 2022K-SAM Pegasus
- 2022Bayraktar TB2
- 2021K239 Chunmoo
- 2021Schiebel Camcopter S-100
- 2021GlobalEye
SYSTEMS 20+ YEARS IN SERVICE
- 56yFV601 Saladin
- 55yAK-47
- 54yPanhard AML
- 52yLockheed C-130 Hercules
- 50yAMX-10P
04 / Defense Sector · 1 companies · 9 systems produced · 39 deals
Full Companies List1 defense companies→All Produced Weapons List9 weapon systems→All Defense Deals39 defense deals→
DEFENSE TRADE BALANCE annual estimate · from DB
Defense Industry Size
$1.5 Mr
annual output value
Sector Employment
50 K
total employees
↗ EXPORTS
$1.2 Mr
↘ IMPORTS
$10.0 Mr
⚖ NET BALANCE
$-8.8 Mr
NET IMPORTER
In exports
In imports
Export per Capita $126 per citizen
Import per Capita $1,051 per citizen
OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE & SECTOR STARS
OWNERSHIP DISTRIBUTION
Fully State1
SECTOR STARS
WIDEST PORTFOLIO
🎯 Caracal International SECTOR HERITAGE
OLDEST COMPANY
Caracal International Sector average age 19 years
PRODUCTION PROFILE
9
Total Systems
8
Ongoing
1
Ended
62
Avg. MASS Score
ALL COMPANIES 1 companies · 1 active
| Company | Revenue | Systems | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caracal International | — | 2 | — |
Production 9 systems · 6 categories
Show:
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ARMOURED VEHICLES
ARTILLERY & MISSILE SYSTEMS
SURFACE COMBATANTS
MINE WARFARE & PATROL
ANTI-SHIP MISSILES
RECENT DEFENSE DEALS8 export · 29 import · 2 domestic
| Direction | Year | Counterparty | Product / Service | Quantity | Amount | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ↘ | 2026 | United States | FS-LIDS package with 240 Coyote Block 2 all-up-round interceptors (UAE) | 240 | $2.1 Mr | Sale | potential | |
| ↘ | 2025 | United States | Bullfrog autonomous weapon systems (close-in drone defeat) | — | — | export | Signed | |
| ↘ | 2023 |  South Korea | M-SAM | 12 | $3.5 Mr | new-build | ordered | |
| ↗ | 2023 |  Angola | Baynunah-class corvette | 3 | — | new-build | ordered | |
| ↗ | —→2022 |  Ukraine | Panthera F9 | — | — | Delivered | ||
| ↗ | 2021 |  Indonesia | Caracal CAR 816 | — | — | license-production | Delivered | |
| ↗ | 2020 |  Morocco | Chengdu Pterodactyl I | — | — | gift | Delivered | |
| ↗ | —→2020 |  Libya | LRSVM Morava | — | — | gift | Delivered | |
| ⟳ | 2016→2017 | Domestic supply | Otokar Arma | 400 | — | license-production | Delivered | |
| ↘ | —→2016 |  Poland | KTO Rosomak | 40 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2015 |  Serbia | LRSVM Morava | 31 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ⟳ | —→2015 | Caracal International | Caracal CAR 816 | 80,000 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2013→2016 | United States | Predator | — | $197 M | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2013→2017 | United States | MQ-1 Predator | 4 | $197 M | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2010 | South Korea | S&T Daewoo K11 | 40 | $560,000 | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2009→2013 | Italy | Abu-Dhabi-class corvette | 1 | $225 M | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | —→2006 | Germany | Frankenthal-class minehunter | 2 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2005 | Italy | A244-S torpedo | 49 | $13 M | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↗ | 2005 |  Iraq | Panhard VCR | 44 | — | gift | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2005 | Germany | TPz Fuchs 2 | — | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1997 | Italy | A244-S torpedo | 50 | $30 M | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1997→1998 | France | Dassault Mirage 2000 | 30 | $3.4 Mr | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1980 | Italy | FIROS | 48 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 1977 |  Brazil | EE-9 Cascavel BR | 200 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — |  South Africa | Denel Dynamics Umbani | — | $493 M | license-production | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | South Korea | K239 Chunmoo | 12 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — |  Austria | Schiebel Camcopter S-100 | 40 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — |  North Korea | Koksan | — | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | France | Panhard VCR | 82 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↗ | — | Libya | Panthera F9 | — | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | Taiwan | T91 assault rifle | 10,000 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | Taiwan | T86 assault rifle | — | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — |  Finland | RK 95 TP | — | — | export | ||
| ↗ | — | Libya | G5 howitzer | 6 | — | gift | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — |  Greece | Kortenaer-class frigate | 2 | — | second-hand | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | Indonesia | Antasena-class combat boat | — | — | new-build | ordered | |
| ↘ | — | Italy | OF-40 | 39 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | France | Leclerc | 388 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | — | France | AMX-30 | — | — | new-build | Delivered |
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ALL-TIME ARMS TRADE39transactions · inflation-adjusted
↗ EXPORTS
—
8transactions
↘ IMPORTS
$14.1 Mr
29transactions
Σ TOTAL
$14.1 Mr
39transactions
| Country | Export (→) | Import (←) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | — | $6.8 Mr | $6.8 Mr |
| South Korea | — | $3.7 Mr | $3.7 Mr |
| United States | — | $2.6 Mr | $2.6 Mr |
| South Africa | — | $493 M | $493 M |
| Italy | — | $418 M | $418 M |
Sum of all defense deals in our database, adjusted to 2025 prices (CPI). Exports (→) are what this country sold, imports (←) what it bought. Covers only transactions recorded in our archive; the real historical total is higher.
MOST POPULAR PRODUCTSused by 24 countries
- #1Panthera F97countryArmoured Personnel Carriers (APC)
- #2Caracal CAR 8166countryAssault Rifles
- #3Streit Group Puma5countryRecon Vehicles
- #4Caracal pistol4countryPistols
- #5HAS-2503countryShip-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles
- #6Ghannatha-class multi-role boat3countryPatrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft
- #7Baynunah-class corvette2countryCorvettes
- #8Abu-Dhabi-class corvette1countryCorvettes
05 / History & Conflicts · 10 armed events
Fire Line Most active: Modern Era
Alliance Network by past conflicts
🛡 Most Allied
United States 14 wars France 10 wars Saudi Arabia 10 wars United Kingdom 10 wars Egypt 9 wars ◄── United Arab Emirates ──►
Based on conflicts fought on the same or opposing side.
War Statistics United Arab Emirates · 33 conflicts
33Conflicts
1Wins
0Losses
0Draws
1Ongoing
Human Cost · United Arab Emirates
2Military
11Civilian
0Displaced
Data as of 2026; figures may vary by source.
📜 Chronological Conflict List
| Conflict | Years | Opponent | Role | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates in the 2026 Iran war Interstate | 2026–present | Intervention | Primary | Ongoing |
| 2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis Special Op. | 2026–present | Intervention | Secondary | — |
| 2025 Shabelle offensive Special Op. | 2025–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| 2025–2026 Southern Yemen campaign Interstate | 2025–2026 | {{ubl| Yemeni Government (PLC) | Primary | — |
| Battle of Al-Watiya Airbase | 2019–2020 | Government of National Accord Supported by: | Primary | — |
| 2019 Southern Yemen clashes Interstate | 2019–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Western Libya campaign Civil War | 2019–2020 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Aden (2018) Interstate | 2018 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Al Hudaydah Interstate | 2018–present | Supreme Political Council Houthis | Primary | — |
| Battle of Derna Civil War | 2018–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Al Masini valley Interstate | 2018–present | al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula | Primary | — |
| United Arab Emirates occupation of Socotra Interstate | 2018–present | Intervention | Primary | Ceasefire |
| Al Hudaydah governorate offensive Special Op. | 2017–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| raid on Yakla Interstate | 2017–present | al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula al-Dhahab Tribesmen | Primary | — |
| Battle of Sana'a Interstate | 2017 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Syrian Desert campaign Civil War | 2017 | {{nowrap| Free Syrian Army}} Supported by: | Primary | — |
| Battle of Al Mukalla (2016) Interstate | 2016 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| 2016 Turkish coup d'état attempt Coup | 2016–present | Government of Turkey | Primary | — |
| Battle of Aden (2015) Interstate | 2015 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Shabwah Governorate offensive Special Op. | 2014–present | AQAP | Primary | — |
| Battle of Tripoli Airport Civil War | 2014 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Siege of Kobanî Civil War | 2014–2015 | Islamic State | Primary | — |
| Yemeni Civil War Civil War | 2014–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Operation Serval Special Op. | 2013–2014 | Islamic militants MOJWA AQIM Ansar Dine Boko Haram Ansaru | Primary | — |
| Rojava Revolution Civil War | 2012–present | Intervention | Secondary | Ongoing |
| Operation Unified Protector Special Op. | 2011 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Tripoli Civil War | 2011 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| 2011 military intervention in Libya Intervention | 2011 | Armed Forces Pro-Gaddafi militias Mercenaries (alleged) | Primary | — |
| Sinai insurgency Insurgency | 2011–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Operation Enduring Freedom Special Op. | 2001–2014 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Unified Task Force Special Op. | 1992–1993 | Somali National Alliance Al-Itihaad al-Islamiya | Primary | — |
| 1987 Sharjawi coup d'état attempt Coup | 1987 | Eastern separatists Soviet Union (denied by UAE ) | Primary | — |
| 1972 Sharjawi coup d'état attempt Coup | 1972 | Sharjawi dissidents | Primary | Decisive Win |
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06 / Geostrategy · comparative
A
VSB
United Arab EmiratesvsTaiwan
01Personnel
Active Personnel
+%168
Reserve Personnel
+%100
Paramilitary Personnel
+%10
Total Military Personnel
×23.9
Available for Military Service
+%214
Reaching Military Age Annually
+%67
Conscription Duration (days)
02Land Forces
Total Tanks
+%169
IFV Count
+%225
APC Count
+%67
Recon Vehicle Count
+%100
MRAP Count
=
Towed Artillery Count
+%233
Self-Propelled Artillery Count
+%500
MLRS Count
+%300
Mortar Count
+%650
ATGM Launcher Count
+%900
SHORAD Count
=
MANPADS Count
+%900
03Air Forces
Total Aircraft
+%68
Fighter Aircraft Count
+%153
Ground Attack Aircraft Count
+%300
Bomber Aircraft Count
=
Transport Aircraft Count
+%100
Tanker Aircraft Count
=
AWACS Count
+%200
Trainer Aircraft Count
+%200
Total Helicopters
+%33
Attack Helicopter Count
+%200
Transport Helicopter Count
+%120
UAV Count
+%50
04Naval Forces
Total Ships
+%27
Aircraft Carrier Count
=
Amphibious Assault Ship Count
=
Cruiser Count
=
Destroyer Count
+%100
Frigate Count
+%214
Corvette Count
+%20
Total Submarines
+%100
SSN Count
=
SSBN Count
=
Patrol Boat Count
+%25
05Strategic Forces
Nuclear Warhead Count
=
Deployed Warhead Count
=
ICBM Count
=
SLBM Count
=
IRBM Count
=
06Budget & Economy
Defense Budget (USD)
+%41
Defense Budget (% of GDP)
+%124
Defense Budget per Capita (USD)
+%249
GDP (Nominal, USD)
+%48
GDP (PPP, USD)
+%97
Arms Exports (USD)
+%100
Arms Imports (USD)
=
Defense Industry Rank
=
Defense Industry Size (USD)
+%700
Defense Sector Employment
+%200
07Logistics & Infrastructure
Military Airport Count
+%50
Total Airport Count
+%10
Major Port Count
+%25
Oil Production (bbl/day)
×4000.0
Oil Reserves (bbl)
×5650.0
Coastline (km)
+%19
08Demographics
Total Population
+%147
Military Age Population
+%167
Urban Population (%)
+%10
Literacy Rate (%)
+%3
Area (km²)
+%132
📚 Sources
- Publicly available open sources and databases.