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Navy comparison: Flag of Bahrain Bahrain vs Flag of Iraq Iraq

Bahrain operates a fleet of 65 ships compared to 62 for Iraq.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Flag of Bahrain BahrainWorld #54 13.0
SEAS Index / 100

Bahrain leads on 3 of 4 categories

Naval ensign of Iraq IraqWorld #56 11.2
  • 2 Frigatesweight ×30 0
  • 2 Corvettesweight ×15 1
  • 35 Patrol boatsweight ×2 58
  • 15 Coastal boatsweight ×1 0
  • 0 Support shipsnot scored 3
  • 11 Other shipsnot scored 0
Bahrain Iraq 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
Bahrain Iraq Ratio
Official name Royal Bahrain Naval Force Iraqi Navy
Total ships 65 62 🇧🇭 ≈
Active ships 65 62 🇧🇭 ≈
Submarines 0 0 —
Principal surface combatants 2 0 🇧🇭
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Corvettes 2 1 🇧🇭 2.0×
Patrol boats 35 58 🇮🇶 1.7×
Coastal boats 15 0 🇧🇭
Auxiliaries 11 3 🇧🇭 3.7×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇧🇭 BahrainOliver Hazard Perry-class ×2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Bahrain or Iraq?
Bahrain has a larger navy with 65 ships compared to Iraq's 62 ships.
Which navy has more frigates, Bahrain or Iraq?
Bahrain operates 2 frigates compared to Iraq's 0.