Navy comparison: 
United Arab Emirates vs 
Pakistan
United Arab Emirates operates a fleet of 86 ships compared to 152 for Pakistan. Of these, 79 and 117 are in active service respectively.
SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
United Arab EmiratesWorld #43
17.8
SEAS Index / 100
Pakistan leads on 6 of 7 categories
PakistanWorld #18
28.5
United Arab Emirates
Pakistan
Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures United Arab Emirates as of 2025 · Pakistan as of 2026
| United Arab Emirates | Pakistan | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | United Arab Emirates Navy | Pakistan Navy | |
| Total ships | 86 | 152 | 🇵🇰 1.8× |
| Active ships | 79 | 117 | 🇵🇰 1.5× |
| On order / planned | 7 | 30 | 🇵🇰 4.3× |
| Submarines | 0 | 6 | 🇵🇰 |
| Principal surface combatants | 0 | 9 | 🇵🇰 |
| Amphibious ships | 9 | 0 | 🇦🇪 |
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| Corvettes | 9 | 10 | 🇵🇰 1.1× |
| Patrol boats | 38 | 67 | 🇵🇰 1.8× |
| Mine warfare | 2 | 3 | 🇵🇰 1.5× |
| Coastal boats | 0 | 7 | 🇵🇰 |
| Auxiliaries | 21 | 15 | 🇦🇪 1.4× |
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇦🇪 United Arab EmiratesBaynunah-class ×6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, United Arab Emirates or Pakistan?
Pakistan has a larger navy with 152 ships compared to United Arab Emirates's 86 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, United Arab Emirates or Pakistan?
Pakistan operates more submarines with 13 compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, United Arab Emirates or Pakistan?
Pakistan operates 15 frigates compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
How do the United Arab Emirates and Pakistan navies compare in size?
Pakistan's navy is 1.8 times larger than United Arab Emirates's in terms of total ships (152 vs 86).