Army comparison: United Arab Emirates vs Australia
Overview
United Arab Emirates's army fields 9,257 active vehicles — 3.5x Australia's 2,676.
The breakdown includes 354 vs 46 tanks, 788 vs 0 infantry fighting vehicles, 745 vs 1,194 armored personnel carriers, 165 vs 0 self-propelled artillery, 99 vs 48 towed artillery, 49 vs 8 rocket launchers (United Arab Emirates vs Australia).
Emirati Army 🇦🇪
| Total vehicles | 9257 as of 2026 |
Australian Army 🇦🇺
| Total vehicles | 2676 as of 2026 |
| On order | 386 |
Emirati vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 354 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 788 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 745 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 7057 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 165 | |
| Towed Artillery | 99 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 49 | |
Australian vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 46 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 0 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 1194 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 1380 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 0 | |
| Towed Artillery | 48 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 8 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, United Arab Emirates or Australia?
United Arab Emirates has a larger ground force with 9,257 vehicles compared to Australia's 2,676 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, United Arab Emirates or Australia?
United Arab Emirates operates more main battle tanks with 354 compared to Australia's 46.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, United Arab Emirates or Australia?
United Arab Emirates has 788 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Australia's 0.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, United Arab Emirates or Australia?
Australia operates 1,194 APCs compared to United Arab Emirates's 745.
Which country has more artillery systems, United Arab Emirates or Australia?
United Arab Emirates fields 313 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Australia's 56.
How do the United Arab Emirates and Australia armies compare in size?
United Arab Emirates's army is 3.5 times larger than Australia's in terms of total vehicles (9,257 vs 2,676).