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Navy comparison: Flag of United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates vs Flag of Bahrain Bahrain

United Arab Emirates operates 62 warships compared to 54 for Bahrain. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 83 and 65.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of United Arab Emirates United Arab EmiratesWorld #40 12.2
SEAS Index / 100

United Arab Emirates leads on 4 of 6 categories

Flag of Bahrain BahrainWorld #59 6.7
  • 0 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 2
  • 11 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 2
  • 10 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 0
  • 2 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 0
  • 31 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 35
  • 8 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 15
  • 21 Other shipsnot scored 11
United Arab Emirates Bahrain Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
United Arab Emirates Bahrain Ratio
Official name United Arab Emirates Navy Royal Bahrain Naval Force
Total ships 83 65 🇦🇪 1.3×
Active ships 83 65 🇦🇪 1.3×
On order / planned 4 0 🇦🇪
Submarines 0 0 —
Principal surface combatants 0 2 🇧🇭
Amphibious ships 10 0 🇦🇪
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Corvettes 11 2 🇦🇪 5.5×
Patrol boats 31 35 🇧🇭 1.1×
Mine warfare 2 0 🇦🇪
Coastal boats 8 15 🇧🇭 1.9×
Auxiliaries 21 11 🇦🇪 1.9×
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 Bahrain?
United Arab Emirates has a larger navy with 62 warships in service compared to Bahrain's 54.
Which navy has more frigates, United Arab Emirates or Bahrain?
Bahrain operates 2 frigates compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.