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Navy comparison: Flag of United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates vs Flag of Myanmar Myanmar

Myanmar's 240-ship navy outnumbers United Arab Emirates's 86 vessels (2.8:1 advantage). Of these, 79 and 239 are in active service respectively.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of United Arab Emirates United Arab EmiratesWorld #44 10.9
SEAS Index / 100

Myanmar leads on 6 of 8 categories

Naval ensign of Myanmar MyanmarWorld #32 14.0
  • 0 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 2
  • 0 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 6
  • 9 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 3
  • 9 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 1
  • 2 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 2
  • 38 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 103
  • 0 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 2
  • 0 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 43
  • 0 Support shipsnot scored 30
  • 0 Cargo shipsnot scored 6
  • 21 Other shipsnot scored 41
United Arab Emirates Myanmar Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures United Arab Emirates as of 2025 · Myanmar as of 2026
United Arab Emirates Myanmar Ratio
Official name United Arab Emirates Navy Myanmar Navy
Total ships 86 240 🇲🇲 2.8×
Active ships 79 239 🇲🇲 3.0×
On order / planned 7 0 🇦🇪
Submarines 0 2 🇲🇲
Principal surface combatants 0 6 🇲🇲
Amphibious ships 9 1 🇦🇪 9.0×
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Corvettes 9 3 🇦🇪 3.0×
Patrol boats 38 103 🇲🇲 2.7×
Mine warfare 2 2 —
Coastal boats 0 43 🇲🇲
Auxiliaries 21 77 🇲🇲 3.7×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇦🇪 United Arab EmiratesBaynunah-class ×6
🇲🇲 MyanmarKilo-class ×1Type 053H1-class ×2Makassar-class ×1
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, United Arab Emirates or Myanmar?
Myanmar has a larger navy with 240 ships compared to United Arab Emirates's 86 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, United Arab Emirates or Myanmar?
Myanmar operates more submarines with 2 compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, United Arab Emirates or Myanmar?
Myanmar operates 6 frigates compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
How do the United Arab Emirates and Myanmar navies compare in size?
Myanmar's navy is 2.8 times larger than United Arab Emirates's in terms of total ships (240 vs 86).