Navy comparison: United Arab Emirates vs Russia
Russia's 565-ship navy outnumbers United Arab Emirates's 86 vessels (6.6x advantage). Of these, 79 and 477 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 81 submarines, 0 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 9 destroyers, 0 vs 19 frigates, 11 vs 99 corvettes, 31 vs 83 amphibious ships, 42 vs 70 patrol boats, 0 vs 6 coastal boats, 2 vs 50 mine warfare ships (United Arab Emirates vs Russia). United Arab Emirates's navy is officially the United Arab Emirates Navy, while Russia's is the Russian 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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Russian Navy 🇷🇺
| Official Name | Russian Navy |
| Total ships | 565 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 477 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 | |
Russian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 81 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 1 | |
| Destroyers | 9 | |
| Cruisers | 2 | |
| Frigates | 19 | |
| Corvettes | 99 | |
| Coastal boats | 6 | |
| Patrol boats | 70 | |
| Amphibious ships | 83 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 50 | |
| Cargo ships | 5 | |
| Support ships | 116 | |
| Other ships | 24 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, United Arab Emirates or Russia?
Russia has a larger navy with 565 ships compared to United Arab Emirates's 86 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, United Arab Emirates or Russia?
Russia operates more submarines with 81 compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, United Arab Emirates or Russia?
Russia has 1 aircraft carrier(s) compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, United Arab Emirates or Russia?
Russia operates 9 destroyers compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, United Arab Emirates or Russia?
Russia operates 19 frigates compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
How do the United Arab Emirates and Russia navies compare in size?
Russia's navy is 6.6 times larger than United Arab Emirates's in terms of total ships (565 vs 86).