Navy comparison: United Arab Emirates vs Italy
Italy's 309-ship navy outnumbers United Arab Emirates's 86 vessels (3.6x advantage). Of these, 79 and 309 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 8 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 3 destroyers, 0 vs 9 frigates, 11 vs 0 corvettes, 31 vs 45 amphibious ships, 42 vs 19 patrol boats, 2 vs 10 mine warfare ships (United Arab Emirates vs Italy). United Arab Emirates's navy is officially the United Arab Emirates Navy, while Italy's is the Italian 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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Italian Navy 🇮🇹
| Official Name | Italian Navy |
| Total ships | 309 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 309 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 | |
Italian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 8 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 3 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 9 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 19 | |
| Amphibious ships | 45 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 10 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 104 | |
| Other ships | 110 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, United Arab Emirates or Italy?
Italy has a larger navy with 309 ships compared to United Arab Emirates's 86 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, United Arab Emirates or Italy?
Italy operates more submarines with 8 compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, United Arab Emirates or Italy?
Italy has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, United Arab Emirates or Italy?
Italy operates 3 destroyers compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, United Arab Emirates or Italy?
Italy operates 9 frigates compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
How do the United Arab Emirates and Italy navies compare in size?
Italy's navy is 3.6 times larger than United Arab Emirates's in terms of total ships (309 vs 86).