Navy comparison: 
United Arab Emirates vs 
Singapore
United Arab Emirates operates a fleet of 86 ships compared to 69 for Singapore. Of these, 79 and 55 are in active service respectively.
SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
United Arab EmiratesWorld #43
17.8
SEAS Index / 100
Singapore leads on 5 of 8 categories
SingaporeWorld #27
23.3
United Arab Emirates
Singapore
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 · Singapore as of 2026
| United Arab Emirates | Singapore | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official name | United Arab Emirates Navy | Republic of Singapore Navy | |
| Total ships | 86 | 69 | 🇦🇪 1.2× |
| Active ships | 79 | 55 | 🇦🇪 1.4× |
| On order / planned | 7 | 12 | 🇸🇬 1.7× |
| Submarines | 0 | 4 | 🇸🇬 |
| Principal surface combatants | 0 | 6 | 🇸🇬 |
| Amphibious ships | 9 | 4 | 🇦🇪 2.2× |
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| Corvettes | 9 | 6 | 🇦🇪 1.5× |
| Patrol boats | 38 | 15 | 🇦🇪 2.5× |
| Mine warfare | 2 | 4 | 🇸🇬 2.0× |
| Coastal boats | 0 | 8 | 🇸🇬 |
| Auxiliaries | 21 | 3 | 🇦🇪 7.0× |
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 Singapore?
United Arab Emirates has a larger navy with 86 ships compared to Singapore's 69 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, United Arab Emirates or Singapore?
Singapore operates more submarines with 8 compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, United Arab Emirates or Singapore?
Singapore operates 6 frigates compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.