Army comparison: United Arab Emirates vs Iran
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).
Emirati Army 🇦🇪
| Total vehicles | 9257 as of 2026 |
Iranian Army 🇮🇷
| Total vehicles | 6676 as of 2026 |
| On order | 800 |
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 | |
Iranian vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 1513 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 610 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 640 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 115 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 292 | |
| Towed Artillery | 2030 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 1476 | |
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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.