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
Naval Ensign

Ensign of United Arab Emirates navy

Spanish Navy 🇪🇸

Official Name Spanish Navy
Total ships 78 as of 2025
Active ships 78 as of 2025
Naval Ensign

Ensign of Spain navy

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

Ship Categories Radar Comparison

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.