Navy comparison: 
United Arab Emirates vs 
Australia
United Arab Emirates operates a fleet of 86 ships compared to 59 for Australia. Of these, 79 and 44 are in active service respectively.
SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
United Arab EmiratesWorld #43
17.8
SEAS Index / 100
Australia leads overall, ahead on 3 of 7 categories
AustraliaWorld #22
26.2
United Arab Emirates
Australia
Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures United Arab Emirates as of 2025 · Australia as of 2026
| United Arab Emirates | Australia | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | United Arab Emirates Navy | Royal Australian Navy | |
| Total ships | 86 | 59 | 🇦🇪 1.5× |
| Active ships | 79 | 44 | 🇦🇪 1.8× |
| On order / planned | 7 | 12 | 🇦🇺 1.7× |
| Submarines | 0 | 6 | 🇦🇺 |
| Principal surface combatants | 0 | 10 | 🇦🇺 |
| Amphibious ships | 9 | 3 | 🇦🇪 3.0× |
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| Corvettes | 9 | 0 | 🇦🇪 |
| Patrol boats | 38 | 20 | 🇦🇪 1.9× |
| Mine warfare | 2 | 2 | — |
| Auxiliaries | 21 | 3 | 🇦🇪 7.0× |
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇦🇪 United Arab EmiratesBaynunah-class ×6
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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 59 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 10 frigates compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.