Navy comparison: United Arab Emirates vs Australia
United Arab Emirates's 86-ship navy outnumbers Australia's 41 vessels (2.1x advantage). Of these, 79 and 41 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 6 submarines, 0 vs 3 destroyers, 0 vs 8 frigates, 11 vs 0 corvettes, 31 vs 3 amphibious ships, 42 vs 13 patrol boats, 2 vs 4 mine warfare ships (United Arab Emirates vs Australia). United Arab Emirates's navy is officially the United Arab Emirates Navy, while Australia's is the Royal Australian Navy.
United Arab Emirates Navy 🇦🇪
| Official Name | United Arab Emirates Navy |
| Total ships | 86 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 79 as of 2025 |
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Royal Australian Navy 🇦🇺
| Official Name | Royal Australian Navy |
| Total ships | 41 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 41 as of 2025 |
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Emirati ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 11 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 42 | |
| Amphibious ships | 31 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 2 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 0 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Australian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 3 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 8 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 13 | |
| Amphibious ships | 3 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 2 | |
| Other ships | 2 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, United Arab Emirates or Australia?
United Arab Emirates has a larger navy with 86 ships compared to Australia's 41 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, United Arab Emirates or Australia?
Australia operates more submarines with 6 compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, United Arab Emirates or Australia?
Australia operates 3 destroyers compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, United Arab Emirates or Australia?
Australia operates 8 frigates compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
How do the United Arab Emirates and Australia navies compare in size?
United Arab Emirates's navy is 2.1 times larger than Australia's in terms of total ships (86 vs 41).