Navy comparison: United Arab Emirates vs Eritrea
United Arab Emirates's 86-ship navy outnumbers Eritrea's 23 vessels (3.7x advantage). Of these, 79 and 23 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 11 vs 5 corvettes, 31 vs 5 amphibious ships, 42 vs 13 patrol boats, 2 vs 0 mine warfare ships (United Arab Emirates vs Eritrea). United Arab Emirates's navy is officially the United Arab Emirates Navy, while Eritrea's is the Eritrean 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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Eritrean Navy 🇪🇷
| Official Name | Eritrean Navy |
| Total ships | 23 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 23 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 | |
Eritrean ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 5 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 13 | |
| Amphibious ships | 5 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 0 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, United Arab Emirates or Eritrea?
United Arab Emirates has a larger navy with 86 ships compared to Eritrea's 23 ships.
How do the United Arab Emirates and Eritrea navies compare in size?
United Arab Emirates's navy is 3.7 times larger than Eritrea's in terms of total ships (86 vs 23).