Navy comparison: United Arab Emirates vs Iran
United Arab Emirates operates a fleet of 86 ships compared to 97 for Iran. Of these, 79 and 97 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 6 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 7 frigates, 11 vs 9 corvettes, 31 vs 24 amphibious ships, 42 vs 21 patrol boats, 2 vs 1 mine warfare ships (United Arab Emirates vs Iran). United Arab Emirates's navy is officially the United Arab Emirates Navy, while Iran's is the Islamic Republic of Iran 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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Islamic Republic of Iran Navy 🇮🇷
| Official Name | Islamic Republic of Iran Navy |
| Total ships | 97 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 97 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 | |
Iranian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 9 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 21 | |
| Amphibious ships | 24 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 1 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 17 | |
| Other ships | 11 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, United Arab Emirates or Iran?
Iran has a larger navy with 97 ships compared to United Arab Emirates's 86 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, United Arab Emirates or Iran?
Iran operates more submarines with 6 compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, United Arab Emirates or Iran?
Iran has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, United Arab Emirates or Iran?
Iran operates 7 frigates compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.