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Navy comparison: Flag of Bangladesh Bangladesh vs Flag of Kuwait Kuwait

Bangladesh operates a fleet of 97 ships compared to 131 for Kuwait. Of these, 92 and 123 are in active service respectively.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Bangladesh BangladeshWorld #34 21.2
SEAS Index / 100

Bangladesh leads on 5 of 6 categories

Naval ensign of Kuwait KuwaitWorld #53 13.9
  • 2 Submarinesweight ×45 0
  • 7 Frigatesweight ×30 0
  • 6 Corvettesweight ×15 0
  • 5 Mine warfareweight ×5 0
  • 20 Patrol boatsweight ×2 96
  • 12 Coastal boatsweight ×1 10
  • 22 Support shipsnot scored 3
  • 18 Other shipsnot scored 14
Bangladesh Kuwait Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
Bangladesh Kuwait Ratio
Official name Bangladesh Navy Kuwait Navy
Total ships 97 131 🇰🇼 1.4×
Active ships 92 123 🇰🇼 1.3×
On order / planned 3 7 🇰🇼 2.3×
Submarines 2 0 🇧🇩
Principal surface combatants 7 0 🇧🇩
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Corvettes 6 0 🇧🇩
Patrol boats 20 96 🇰🇼 4.8×
Mine warfare 5 0 🇧🇩
Coastal boats 12 10 🇧🇩 1.2×
Auxiliaries 40 17 🇧🇩 2.4×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇧🇩 BangladeshType 035-class ×2Hamilton-class ×2Type 056-class ×4
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Bangladesh or Kuwait?
Kuwait has a larger navy with 131 ships compared to Bangladesh's 97 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Bangladesh or Kuwait?
Bangladesh operates more submarines with 2 compared to Kuwait's 0.
Which navy has more frigates, Bangladesh or Kuwait?
Bangladesh operates 7 frigates compared to Kuwait's 0.