Army comparison: United Arab Emirates vs Iraq
United Arab Emirates operates 9,257 active military vehicles vs 6,505 for Iraq. The breakdown includes 354 vs 1,188 tanks, 788 vs 1,470 infantry fighting vehicles, 745 vs 1,778 armored personnel carriers, 165 vs 434 self-propelled artillery, 99 vs 610 towed artillery, 49 vs 572 rocket launchers (United Arab Emirates vs Iraq).
Emirati Army 🇦🇪
| Total vehicles | 9257 as of 2026 |
Iraqi Army 🇮🇶
| Total vehicles | 6505 as of 2026 |
| On order | 115 |
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 | |
Iraqi vehicles by category
| Vehicle category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Main Battle Tank | 1188 | |
| Infantry Fighting Vehicle | 1470 | |
| Armored Personnel Carrier | 1778 | |
| Light Armoured Vehicle | 453 | |
| Tank Destroyer | 0 | |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 434 | |
| Towed Artillery | 610 | |
| Multiple Launch Rocket System | 572 | |
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, United Arab Emirates or Iraq?
United Arab Emirates has a larger ground force with 9,257 vehicles compared to Iraq's 6,505 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, United Arab Emirates or Iraq?
Iraq operates more main battle tanks with 1,188 compared to United Arab Emirates's 354.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, United Arab Emirates or Iraq?
Iraq has 1,470 infantry fighting vehicles compared to United Arab Emirates's 788.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, United Arab Emirates or Iraq?
Iraq operates 1,778 APCs compared to United Arab Emirates's 745.
Which country has more artillery systems, United Arab Emirates or Iraq?
Iraq fields 1,616 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to United Arab Emirates's 313.