Army comparison: 
United Arab Emirates vs 
Singapore
United Arab Emirates's army fields 9,257 active vehicles — 2.7:1 Singapore's 3,426.
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United Arab EmiratesGround pillar #19
67.2
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United Arab Emirates leads on 5 of 7 categories
SingaporeGround pillar #40
58.7
United Arab Emirates
Singapore
Bars: weighted contribution to the ARMS ground pillar (vehicles × category weight, active + 0.3 × stored) · figures: active vehicles at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
| United Arab Emirates | Singapore | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total vehicles | 9,257 | 3,426 | 🇦🇪 2.7× |
| Main battle tanks | 354 | 170 | 🇦🇪 2.1× |
| Artillery pieces | 313 | 149 | 🇦🇪 2.1× |
| Armoured fighting vehicles | 8,590 | 3,107 | 🇦🇪 2.8× |
| Active military personnel (all branches) | 63,000 | 51,000 | 🇦🇪 1.2× |
| Reserve military personnel (all branches) | 130,000 | 252,500 | 🇸🇬 1.9× |
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| Infantry fighting vehicles | 788 | 940 | 🇸🇬 1.2× |
| Armoured personnel carriers | 745 | 2,117 | 🇸🇬 2.8× |
| Self-propelled artillery | 165 | 48 | 🇦🇪 3.4× |
| Towed artillery | 99 | 77 | 🇦🇪 1.3× |
| Rocket artillery | 49 | 24 | 🇦🇪 2.0× |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more armored vehicles, United Arab Emirates or Singapore?
United Arab Emirates has a larger ground force with 9,257 vehicles compared to Singapore's 3,426 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, United Arab Emirates or Singapore?
United Arab Emirates operates more main battle tanks with 354 compared to Singapore's 170.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, United Arab Emirates or Singapore?
Singapore has 940 infantry fighting vehicles compared to United Arab Emirates's 788.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, United Arab Emirates or Singapore?
Singapore operates 2,117 APCs compared to United Arab Emirates's 745.
Which country has more artillery systems, United Arab Emirates or Singapore?
United Arab Emirates fields 313 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Singapore's 149.
How do the United Arab Emirates and Singapore armies compare in size?
United Arab Emirates's army is 2.7 times larger than Singapore's in terms of total vehicles (9,257 vs 3,426).