Navy comparison: 
United Arab Emirates vs 
Bahrain
United Arab Emirates operates a fleet of 86 ships compared to 65 for Bahrain. Of these, 79 and 65 are in active service respectively.
SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
United Arab EmiratesWorld #43
17.8
SEAS Index / 100
United Arab Emirates leads on 4 of 6 categories
BahrainWorld #54
13.0
United Arab Emirates
Bahrain
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 · Bahrain as of 2026
| United Arab Emirates | Bahrain | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | United Arab Emirates Navy | Royal Bahrain Naval Force | |
| Total ships | 86 | 65 | 🇦🇪 1.3× |
| Active ships | 79 | 65 | 🇦🇪 1.2× |
| On order / planned | 7 | 0 | 🇦🇪 |
| Submarines | 0 | 0 | — |
| Principal surface combatants | 0 | 2 | 🇧🇭 |
| Amphibious ships | 9 | 0 | 🇦🇪 |
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| Corvettes | 9 | 2 | 🇦🇪 4.5× |
| Patrol boats | 38 | 35 | 🇦🇪 1.1× |
| Mine warfare | 2 | 0 | 🇦🇪 |
| Coastal boats | 0 | 15 | 🇧🇭 |
| Auxiliaries | 21 | 11 | 🇦🇪 1.9× |
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇦🇪 United Arab EmiratesBaynunah-class ×6
🇧🇭 BahrainOliver Hazard Perry-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, United Arab Emirates or Bahrain?
United Arab Emirates has a larger navy with 86 ships compared to Bahrain's 65 ships.
Which navy has more frigates, United Arab Emirates or Bahrain?
Bahrain operates 2 frigates compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.