Navy comparison: United Arab Emirates vs Malaysia
United Arab Emirates operates a fleet of 86 ships compared to 109 for Malaysia. Of these, 79 and 97 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 2 submarines, 0 vs 7 frigates, 11 vs 7 corvettes, 31 vs 0 amphibious ships, 42 vs 10 patrol boats, 0 vs 62 coastal boats, 2 vs 4 mine warfare ships (United Arab Emirates vs Malaysia). United Arab Emirates's navy is officially the United Arab Emirates Navy, while Malaysia's is the Royal Malaysian 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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Royal Malaysian Navy 🇲🇾
| Official Name | Royal Malaysian Navy |
| Total ships | 109 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 97 as of 2026 |
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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 | |
Malaysian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 7 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 62 | |
| Patrol boats | 10 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 13 | |
| Other ships | 4 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, United Arab Emirates or Malaysia?
Malaysia has a larger navy with 109 ships compared to United Arab Emirates's 86 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, United Arab Emirates or Malaysia?
Malaysia operates more submarines with 2 compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, United Arab Emirates or Malaysia?
Malaysia operates 7 frigates compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.