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Navy comparison: Flag of Bahrain Bahrain vs Flag of Oman Oman

Bahrain's 54 warships outnumber Oman's 15 (3.6:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 65 and 17.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Flag of Bahrain BahrainWorld #59 6.7
SEAS Index / 100

Oman leads overall, ahead on 2 of 5 categories

Naval ensign of Oman OmanWorld #49 8.7
  • 2 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 0
  • 2 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 5
  • 0 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 2
  • 35 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 8
  • 15 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 0
  • 0 Support shipsnot scored 2
  • 11 Other shipsnot scored 0
Bahrain Oman Bars: weighted contribution to the SEAS Index (hulls × category weight × size, era and propulsion factors, minor vessels capped at 30 % of the combatant points; the air-wing, sustainment, armament and availability multipliers apply on top) · figures: active hulls at each side's latest inventory year · Methodology
Key figures as of 2026
Bahrain Oman Ratio
Official name Royal Bahrain Naval Force Royal Navy of Oman
Total ships 65 17 🇧🇭 3.8×
Active ships 65 17 🇧🇭 3.8×
Submarines 0 0 —
Principal surface combatants 2 0 🇧🇭
Amphibious ships 0 2 🇴🇲
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Corvettes 2 5 🇴🇲 2.5×
Patrol boats 35 8 🇧🇭 4.4×
Coastal boats 15 0 🇧🇭
Auxiliaries 11 2 🇧🇭 5.5×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇧🇭 BahrainOliver Hazard Perry-class ×2
🇴🇲 OmanKhareef-class ×3
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Bahrain or Oman?
Bahrain has a larger navy with 54 warships in service compared to Oman's 15.
Which navy has more frigates, Bahrain or Oman?
Bahrain operates 2 frigates compared to Oman's 0.
How do the Bahrain and Oman navies compare in size?
Bahrain's navy is 3.6 times larger than Oman's in terms of total ships (54 vs 15).