Navy comparison: United Arab Emirates vs Kuwait
United Arab Emirates operates a fleet of 86 ships compared to 123 for Kuwait. Of these, 79 and 123 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 11 vs 0 corvettes, 31 vs 14 amphibious ships, 42 vs 96 patrol boats, 0 vs 10 coastal boats, 2 vs 0 mine warfare ships (United Arab Emirates vs Kuwait). United Arab Emirates's navy is officially the United Arab Emirates Navy, while Kuwait's is the Kuwait 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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Kuwait Navy 🇰🇼
| Official Name | Kuwait Navy |
| Total ships | 123 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 123 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 | |
Kuwaiti ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 0 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 0 | |
| Coastal boats | 10 | |
| Patrol boats | 96 | |
| Amphibious ships | 14 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 3 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, United Arab Emirates or Kuwait?
Kuwait has a larger navy with 123 ships compared to United Arab Emirates's 86 ships.