Air Forces comparison: 
United Arab Emirates vs 
Australia
United Arab Emirates operates 548 active military aircraft vs 355 for Australia.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
United Arab EmiratesWorld #21
18.5
AIRS Index / 100
United Arab Emirates leads on 3 of 5 categories
AustraliaWorld #22
17.8
United Arab Emirates
Australia
Bars: weighted contribution to the AIRS Index (airframes × category weight; combat and bombers by unit price, helicopters by era) · figures: active airframes at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| United Arab Emirates | Australia | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | United Arab Emirates Air Force | Royal Australian Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 548 | 355 | 🇦🇪 1.5× |
| Aircraft on order | 267 | 113 | 🇦🇪 2.4× |
| Combat aircraft | 135 | 96 | 🇦🇪 1.4× |
| Combat share of fleet | 24.6 % | 27.0 % | 🇦🇺 1.1× |
| Aircraft types in service | 32 | 20 | 🇦🇪 1.6× |
| Main supplier | United States · 55 % | United States · 62 % |
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| Helicopters | 264 | 95 | 🇦🇪 2.8× |
| Transport aircraft | 55 | 42 | 🇦🇪 1.3× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 8 | 43 | 🇦🇺 5.4× |
| Trainers | 86 | 79 | 🇦🇪 1.1× |
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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 96.
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?
United Arab Emirates has more transport aircraft with 55 compared to Australia's 42.
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.