Navy comparison: United Arab Emirates vs Spain
United Arab Emirates operates a fleet of 86 ships compared to 78 for Spain. Of these, 79 and 78 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 3 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 11 frigates, 11 vs 0 corvettes, 31 vs 2 amphibious ships, 42 vs 24 patrol boats, 2 vs 6 mine warfare ships (United Arab Emirates vs Spain). United Arab Emirates's navy is officially the United Arab Emirates Navy, while Spain's is the Spanish 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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Spanish Navy 🇪🇸
| Official Name | Spanish Navy |
| Total ships | 78 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 78 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 | |
Spanish ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 3 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 11 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 24 | |
| Amphibious ships | 2 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 6 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 4 | |
| Other ships | 27 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, United Arab Emirates or Spain?
United Arab Emirates has a larger navy with 86 ships compared to Spain's 78 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, United Arab Emirates or Spain?
Spain operates more submarines with 3 compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, United Arab Emirates or Spain?
Spain has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, United Arab Emirates or Spain?
Spain operates 11 frigates compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.