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Navy comparison: Flag of United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates vs Flag of Turkey Turkey

United Arab Emirates operates 62 warships compared to 106 for Turkey. Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 83 and 197.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of United Arab Emirates United Arab EmiratesWorld #40 12.2
SEAS Index / 100

Turkey leads on 7 of 8 categories

Naval ensign of Turkey TurkeyWorld #11 26.6
  • 0 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 14
  • 0 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 16
  • 11 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 9
  • 10 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 6
  • 2 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 11
  • 31 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 24
  • 0 Unmannedweight ×2 · size, era 9
  • 8 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 17
  • 0 Support shipsnot scored 40
  • 0 Cargo shipsnot scored 3
  • 21 Other shipsnot scored 48
United Arab Emirates Turkey Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
United Arab Emirates Turkey Ratio
Official name United Arab Emirates Navy Turkish Navy
Total ships 83 197 🇹🇷 2.4×
Active ships 83 197 🇹🇷 2.4×
On order / planned 4 23 🇹🇷 5.8×
Submarines 0 14 🇹🇷
Principal surface combatants 0 16 🇹🇷
Amphibious ships 10 6 🇦🇪 1.7×
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Corvettes 11 9 🇦🇪 1.2×
Patrol boats 31 24 🇦🇪 1.3×
Mine warfare 2 11 🇹🇷 5.5×
Coastal boats 8 17 🇹🇷 2.1×
Auxiliaries 21 91 🇹🇷 4.3×
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 Turkey?
Turkey has a larger navy with 106 warships in service compared to United Arab Emirates's 62.
Which navy has more submarines, United Arab Emirates or Turkey?
Turkey operates more submarines with 14 compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, United Arab Emirates or Turkey?
Turkey operates 16 frigates compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
How do the United Arab Emirates and Turkey navies compare in size?
Turkey's navy is 1.7 times larger than United Arab Emirates's in terms of total ships (106 vs 62).