Navy comparison: United Arab Emirates vs Portugal
United Arab Emirates's 86-ship navy outnumbers Portugal's 36 vessels (2.4x advantage). Of these, 79 and 36 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 2 submarines, 0 vs 5 frigates, 11 vs 2 corvettes, 31 vs 0 amphibious ships, 42 vs 19 patrol boats, 2 vs 0 mine warfare ships (United Arab Emirates vs Portugal). United Arab Emirates's navy is officially the United Arab Emirates Navy, while Portugal's is the Portuguese 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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Portuguese Navy 🇵🇹
| Official Name | Portuguese Navy |
| Total ships | 36 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 36 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 | |
Portuguese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 2 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 5 | |
| Corvettes | 2 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 19 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 4 | |
| Other ships | 4 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, United Arab Emirates or Portugal?
United Arab Emirates has a larger navy with 86 ships compared to Portugal's 36 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, United Arab Emirates or Portugal?
Portugal operates more submarines with 2 compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, United Arab Emirates or Portugal?
Portugal operates 5 frigates compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
How do the United Arab Emirates and Portugal navies compare in size?
United Arab Emirates's navy is 2.4 times larger than Portugal's in terms of total ships (86 vs 36).