Army comparison: 
United Arab Emirates vs 
Iran
Force Profile
| United Arab Emirates | Iran | |
|---|---|---|
| Total vehicles | 9,257 (2026) | 6,676 (2026) |
| On order | — | +800 |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
Vehicles by Category
🇦🇪 United Arab Emiratesas of 2026
🇮🇷 Iranas of 2026
Overview
United Arab Emirates operates 9,257 active military vehicles vs 6,676 for Iran.
The breakdown includes 354 vs 1,513 tanks, 788 vs 610 infantry fighting vehicles, 745 vs 640 armored personnel carriers, 165 vs 292 self-propelled artillery, 99 vs 2,030 towed artillery, 49 vs 1,476 rocket launchers (United Arab Emirates vs Iran).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, United Arab Emirates or Iran?
United Arab Emirates has a larger ground force with 9,257 vehicles compared to Iran's 6,676 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, United Arab Emirates or Iran?
Iran operates more main battle tanks with 1,513 compared to United Arab Emirates's 354.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, United Arab Emirates or Iran?
United Arab Emirates has 788 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Iran's 610.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, United Arab Emirates or Iran?
United Arab Emirates operates 745 APCs compared to Iran's 640.
Which country has more artillery systems, United Arab Emirates or Iran?
Iran fields 3,798 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to United Arab Emirates's 313.