Air Forces comparison: 
United Arab Emirates vs 
Indonesia
United Arab Emirates operates 548 active military aircraft vs 467 for Indonesia.
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
IndonesiaWorld #29
15.1
United Arab Emirates
Indonesia
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 | Indonesia | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | United Arab Emirates Air Force | Indonesian Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 548 | 467 | 🇦🇪 1.2× |
| Aircraft on order | 267 | 159 | 🇦🇪 1.7× |
| Combat aircraft | 135 | 65 | 🇦🇪 2.1× |
| Combat share of fleet | 24.6 % | 13.9 % | 🇦🇪 1.8× |
| Aircraft types in service | 32 | 34 | 🇮🇩 1.1× |
| Main supplier | United States · 55 % | United States · 36 % |
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| Helicopters | 264 | 220 | 🇦🇪 1.2× |
| Transport aircraft | 55 | 90 | 🇮🇩 1.6× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 8 | 1 | 🇦🇪 8.0× |
| Trainers | 86 | 91 | 🇮🇩 1.1× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Indonesia?
United Arab Emirates has more military aircraft with 548 active aircraft compared to Indonesia's 467, a difference of 81 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Indonesia?
United Arab Emirates has more combat aircraft with 135 fighters and attack aircraft compared to Indonesia's 65.
Which country has more military helicopters, United Arab Emirates or Indonesia?
United Arab Emirates operates more military helicopters with 264 compared to Indonesia's 220.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Indonesia?
Indonesia has more transport aircraft with 90 compared to United Arab Emirates's 55.
How do the United Arab Emirates and Indonesia air forces compare in size?
Indonesia's air force is 1.6 times larger than United Arab Emirates's in terms of total active aircraft (90 vs 55).
Which country has more aircraft on order, United Arab Emirates or Indonesia?
United Arab Emirates has 267 aircraft on order compared to Indonesia's 159.