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Navy comparison: Flag of Bahrain Bahrain vs Flag of Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's 271-ship navy outnumbers Bahrain's 65 vessels (4.2:1 advantage).

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Flag of Bahrain BahrainWorld #54 13.0
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Sri Lanka leads on 4 of 5 categories

Naval ensign of Sri Lanka Sri LankaWorld #24 26.2
  • 2 Frigatesweight ×30 5
  • 2 Corvettesweight ×15 3
  • 0 Amphibiousweight ×12 1
  • 35 Patrol boatsweight ×2 253
  • 15 Coastal boatsweight ×1 0
  • 0 Support shipsnot scored 5
  • 11 Other shipsnot scored 4
Bahrain Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka Ratio
Official name Royal Bahrain Naval Force Sri Lanka Navy
Total ships 65 271 🇱🇰 4.2×
Active ships 65 271 🇱🇰 4.2×
Submarines 0 0 —
Principal surface combatants 2 5 🇱🇰 2.5×
Amphibious ships 0 1 🇱🇰
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Corvettes 2 3 🇱🇰 1.5×
Patrol boats 35 253 🇱🇰 7.2×
Coastal boats 15 0 🇧🇭
Auxiliaries 11 9 🇧🇭 1.2×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇧🇭 BahrainOliver Hazard Perry-class ×2
🇱🇰 Sri LankaHamilton-class ×2Type 074-class ×1
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Bahrain or Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka has a larger navy with 271 ships compared to Bahrain's 65 ships.
Which navy has more frigates, Bahrain or Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka operates 5 frigates compared to Bahrain's 2.
How do the Bahrain and Sri Lanka navies compare in size?
Sri Lanka's navy is 4.2 times larger than Bahrain's in terms of total ships (271 vs 65).