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Army comparison: Flag of United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates vs Flag of Kuwait Kuwait

Force Profile
United Arab Emirates Kuwait
Total vehicles 9,257 (2026) 1,525 (2026)
Vehicle Categories Radar Comparison

Vehicles by Category

🇦🇪 United Arab Emiratesas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 354
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 788
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 745
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 7,057
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 165
  • Towed Artillery 99
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System 49
🇰🇼 Kuwaitas of 2026
  • Main Battle Tank 585
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicle 530
  • Armored Personnel Carrier 320
  • Light Armoured Vehicle 12
  • Self-Propelled Artillery 51
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System 27

Overview

United Arab Emirates's army fields 9,257 active vehicles — 6.1:1 Kuwait's 1,525.

The breakdown includes 354 vs 585 tanks, 788 vs 530 infantry fighting vehicles, 745 vs 320 armored personnel carriers, 165 vs 51 self-propelled artillery, 99 vs 0 towed artillery, 49 vs 27 rocket launchers (United Arab Emirates vs Kuwait).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more armored vehicles, United Arab Emirates or Kuwait?
United Arab Emirates has a larger ground force with 9,257 vehicles compared to Kuwait's 1,525 vehicles.
Which country has more tanks, United Arab Emirates or Kuwait?
Kuwait operates more main battle tanks with 585 compared to United Arab Emirates's 354.
Which army has more infantry fighting vehicles, United Arab Emirates or Kuwait?
United Arab Emirates has 788 infantry fighting vehicles compared to Kuwait's 530.
Which country has more armored personnel carriers, United Arab Emirates or Kuwait?
United Arab Emirates operates 745 APCs compared to Kuwait's 320.
Which country has more artillery systems, United Arab Emirates or Kuwait?
United Arab Emirates fields 313 artillery systems (self-propelled, towed, and MLRS) compared to Kuwait's 78.
How do the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait armies compare in size?
United Arab Emirates's army is 6.1 times larger than Kuwait's in terms of total vehicles (9,257 vs 1,525).