Navy comparison: United Arab Emirates vs United States
United States's 474-ship navy outnumbers United Arab Emirates's 86 vessels (5.5x advantage). Of these, 79 and 243 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 0 vs 71 submarines, 0 vs 11 aircraft carriers, 0 vs 78 destroyers, 0 vs 1 frigates, 11 vs 33 corvettes, 31 vs 58 amphibious ships, 42 vs 0 patrol boats, 2 vs 4 mine warfare ships (United Arab Emirates vs United States). United Arab Emirates's navy is officially the United Arab Emirates Navy, while United States's is the United States 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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United States Navy 🇺🇸
| Official Name | United States Navy |
| Total ships | 474 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 243 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 | |
United States ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 71 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 11 | |
| Destroyers | 78 | |
| Cruisers | 18 | |
| Frigates | 1 | |
| Corvettes | 33 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 0 | |
| Amphibious ships | 58 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 4 | |
| Cargo ships | 83 | |
| Support ships | 81 | |
| Other ships | 36 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, United Arab Emirates or United States?
United States has a larger navy with 474 ships compared to United Arab Emirates's 86 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, United Arab Emirates or United States?
United States operates more submarines with 71 compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, United Arab Emirates or United States?
United States has 11 aircraft carrier(s) compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
Which navy has more destroyers, United Arab Emirates or United States?
United States operates 78 destroyers compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, United Arab Emirates or United States?
United States operates 1 frigates compared to United Arab Emirates's 0.
How do the United Arab Emirates and United States navies compare in size?
United States's navy is 5.5 times larger than United Arab Emirates's in terms of total ships (474 vs 86).