Air Forces comparison: United Arab Emirates vs Australia
United Arab Emirates operates 548 active military aircraft vs 355 for Australia. The breakdown includes 135 vs 108 combat aircraft, 264 vs 95 helicopters, 55 vs 61 transport aircraft, 86 vs 79 trainers (United Arab Emirates vs Australia). United Arab Emirates has 267 aircraft on order vs 113 for Australia. The United Arab Emirates air force is officially the United Arab Emirates Air Force, while Australia's is the Royal Australian Air Force.
United Arab Emirates Air Force 🇦🇪
| Official Name | United Arab Emirates Air Force |
| Local Name | القوات الجوية والدفاع الجوي الإماراتية (Al Quwwāt al Jawwīyah wal Difāʿ al Jawwī al Imārātīyah) |
| Active aircraft | 548 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 267 |
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Royal Australian Air Force 🇦🇺
| Official Name | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Active aircraft | 355 as of 2026 |
| Aircraft on order | 113 |
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Emirati aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
Combat
|
135 | |
Bomber
|
0 | |
Helicopter
|
264 | |
Training
|
86 | |
Transport
|
55 | |
Other
|
8 | |
Australian aircraft by type
| Aircraft type | Active | |
|---|---|---|
|
Combat
|
108 | |
|
Bomber
|
0 | |
|
Helicopter
|
95 | |
|
Training
|
79 | |
|
Transport
|
61 | |
|
Other
|
12 | |
Evolution of Emirati Air Force fleet
Evolution of Australian Air Force fleet
Aircraft Types Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Australia?
United Arab Emirates has more military aircraft with 548 active aircraft compared to Australia's 355, a difference of 193 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Australia?
United Arab Emirates has more combat aircraft with 135 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Australia's 108.
Which country has more military helicopters, United Arab Emirates or Australia?
United Arab Emirates operates more military helicopters with 264 compared to Australia's 95.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Australia?
Australia has more transport aircraft with 61 compared to United Arab Emirates's 55.
Which country has more aircraft on order, United Arab Emirates or Australia?
United Arab Emirates has 267 aircraft on order compared to Australia's 113.