Navy comparison: United Arab Emirates vs South Korea
United Arab Emirates operates a fleet of 86 ships compared to 155 for South Korea. Of these, 79 and 155 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 22 submarines, 0 vs 13 destroyers, 0 vs 17 frigates, 11 vs 6 corvettes, 31 vs 23 amphibious ships, 42 vs 35 patrol boats, 2 vs 23 mine warfare ships (United Arab Emirates vs South Korea). United Arab Emirates's navy is officially the United Arab Emirates Navy, while South Korea's is the Republic of Korea 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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Republic of Korea Navy 🇰🇷
| Official Name | Republic of Korea Navy |
| Total ships | 155 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 155 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 | |
South Korean ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 22 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 13 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 17 | |
| Corvettes | 6 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 35 | |
| Amphibious ships | 23 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 23 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 4 | |
| Other ships | 12 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, United Arab Emirates or South Korea?
South Korea has a larger navy with 155 ships compared to United Arab Emirates's 86 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, United Arab Emirates or South Korea?
South Korea operates more submarines with 22 compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, United Arab Emirates or South Korea?
South Korea operates 13 destroyers compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, United Arab Emirates or South Korea?
South Korea operates 17 frigates compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
How do the United Arab Emirates and South Korea navies compare in size?
South Korea's navy is 1.8 times larger than United Arab Emirates's in terms of total ships (155 vs 86).