Navy comparison: United Arab Emirates vs Taiwan
Overview
United Arab Emirates operates a fleet of 86 ships compared to 113 for Taiwan. Of these, 79 and 102 are in active service respectively.
The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 12 submarines, 0 vs 4 destroyers, 0 vs 21 frigates, 11 vs 8 corvettes, 10 vs 8 amphibious ships, 42 vs 37 patrol boats, 0 vs 2 coastal boats, 2 vs 10 mine warfare ships (United Arab Emirates vs Taiwan).
United Arab Emirates's navy is officially the United Arab Emirates Navy, while Taiwan's is the Republic of China 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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Republic of China Navy 🇹🇼
| Official Name | Republic of China Navy |
| Total ships | 113 as of 2026 |
| Active ships | 102 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 | 10 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 2 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 0 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 0 | |
| Other ships | 21 | |
Taiwanese ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 12 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 4 | |
| Cruisers | 1 | |
| Frigates | 21 | |
| Corvettes | 8 | |
| Coastal boats | 2 | |
| Patrol boats | 37 | |
| Amphibious ships | 8 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 10 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 5 | |
| Unmanned vessels | 0 | |
| Other ships | 5 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, United Arab Emirates or Taiwan?
Taiwan has a larger navy with 113 ships compared to United Arab Emirates's 86 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, United Arab Emirates or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates more submarines with 12 compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, United Arab Emirates or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates 4 destroyers compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, United Arab Emirates or Taiwan?
Taiwan operates 21 frigates compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.