Navy comparison: United Arab Emirates vs Norway
United Arab Emirates operates a fleet of 86 ships compared to 60 for Norway. Of these, 79 and 60 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 6 submarines, 0 vs 4 frigates, 11 vs 6 corvettes, 31 vs 0 amphibious ships, 42 vs 25 patrol boats, 0 vs 6 coastal boats, 2 vs 5 mine warfare ships (United Arab Emirates vs Norway). United Arab Emirates's navy is officially the United Arab Emirates Navy, while Norway's is the Royal Norwegian 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 Norwegian Navy 🇳🇴
| Official Name | Royal Norwegian Navy |
| Total ships | 60 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 60 as of 2025 |
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 | |
Norwegian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 6 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 4 | |
| Corvettes | 6 | |
| Coastal boats | 6 | |
| Patrol boats | 25 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 5 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 5 | |
| Other ships | 3 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, United Arab Emirates or Norway?
United Arab Emirates has a larger navy with 86 ships compared to Norway's 60 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, United Arab Emirates or Norway?
Norway operates more submarines with 6 compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, United Arab Emirates or Norway?
Norway operates 4 frigates compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.