Air Forces comparison: 
United Arab Emirates vs 
Pakistan
Pakistan's air force fields 1,369 active aircraft — 2.5:1 United Arab Emirates's 548.
AIRS (Air Inventory Rating of Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
United Arab EmiratesWorld #21
18.5
AIRS Index / 100
Pakistan leads on 4 of 5 categories
PakistanWorld #15
23.1
United Arab Emirates
Pakistan
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 | Pakistan | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | United Arab Emirates Air Force | Pakistan Air Force | |
| Active aircraft | 548 | 1,369 | 🇵🇰 2.5× |
| Aircraft on order | 267 | 77 | 🇦🇪 3.5× |
| Combat aircraft | 135 | 469 | 🇵🇰 3.5× |
| Combat share of fleet | 24.6 % | 34.3 % | 🇵🇰 1.4× |
| Aircraft types in service | 32 | 40 | 🇵🇰 1.2× |
| Main supplier | United States · 55 % | Sweden · 27 % |
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| Helicopters | 264 | 355 | 🇵🇰 1.3× |
| Transport aircraft | 55 | 62 | 🇵🇰 1.1× |
| Special-mission aircraft | 8 | 36 | 🇵🇰 4.5× |
| Trainers | 86 | 447 | 🇵🇰 5.2× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more military aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Pakistan?
Pakistan has more military aircraft with 1,369 active aircraft compared to United Arab Emirates's 548, a difference of 821 aircraft.
Which air force has more combat aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Pakistan?
Pakistan has more combat aircraft with 469 fighters and attack aircraft compared to United Arab Emirates's 135.
Which country has more military helicopters, United Arab Emirates or Pakistan?
Pakistan operates more military helicopters with 355 compared to United Arab Emirates's 264.
Which air force has more transport aircraft, United Arab Emirates or Pakistan?
Pakistan has more transport aircraft with 62 compared to United Arab Emirates's 55.
Which country has more aircraft on order, United Arab Emirates or Pakistan?
United Arab Emirates has 267 aircraft on order compared to Pakistan's 77.