Navy comparison: 
United Arab Emirates vs 
Indonesia
Indonesia's 372-ship navy outnumbers United Arab Emirates's 86 vessels (4.3:1 advantage). Of these, 79 and 345 are in active service respectively.
SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
United Arab EmiratesWorld #43
17.8
SEAS Index / 100
Indonesia leads on 7 of 7 categories
IndonesiaWorld #8
40.1
United Arab Emirates
Indonesia
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 · Indonesia as of 2026
| United Arab Emirates | Indonesia | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | United Arab Emirates Navy | Indonesian Navy | |
| Total ships | 86 | 372 | 🇮🇩 4.3× |
| Active ships | 79 | 345 | 🇮🇩 4.4× |
| On order / planned | 7 | 24 | 🇮🇩 3.4× |
| Submarines | 0 | 4 | 🇮🇩 |
| Principal surface combatants | 0 | 9 | 🇮🇩 |
| Amphibious ships | 9 | 31 | 🇮🇩 3.4× |
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| Corvettes | 9 | 26 | 🇮🇩 2.9× |
| Patrol boats | 38 | 198 | 🇮🇩 5.2× |
| Mine warfare | 2 | 10 | 🇮🇩 5.0× |
| Coastal boats | 0 | 19 | 🇮🇩 |
| Auxiliaries | 21 | 48 | 🇮🇩 2.3× |
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 Indonesia?
Indonesia has a larger navy with 372 ships compared to United Arab Emirates's 86 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, United Arab Emirates or Indonesia?
Indonesia operates more submarines with 6 compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, United Arab Emirates or Indonesia?
Indonesia operates 13 frigates compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
How do the United Arab Emirates and Indonesia navies compare in size?
Indonesia's navy is 4.3 times larger than United Arab Emirates's in terms of total ships (372 vs 86).