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Navy comparison: Flag of Cyprus Cyprus vs Flag of Israel Israel

Israel's 49 warships outnumber Cyprus's 11 (4.5:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 11 and 52.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Naval ensign of Cyprus CyprusWorld #76 3.4
SEAS Index / 100

Israel leads on 4 of 4 categories

Naval ensign of Israel IsraelWorld #28 17.0
  • 0 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 6
  • 0 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 7
  • 7 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 28
  • 4 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 8
  • 0 Support shipsnot scored 3
Cyprus Israel 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
Cyprus Israel Ratio
Official name Cyprus Navy Israeli Navy
Total ships 11 52 🇮🇱 4.7×
Active ships 11 52 🇮🇱 4.7×
On order / planned 1 3 🇮🇱 3.0×
Submarines 0 6 🇮🇱
Principal surface combatants 0 0 —
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Corvettes 0 7 🇮🇱
Patrol boats 7 28 🇮🇱 4.0×
Coastal boats 4 8 🇮🇱 2.0×
Auxiliaries 0 3 🇮🇱
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇮🇱 IsraelDolphin-class ×6Sa'ar 6-class ×4
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Cyprus or Israel?
Israel has a larger navy with 49 warships in service compared to Cyprus's 11.
Which navy has more submarines, Cyprus or Israel?
Israel operates more submarines with 6 compared to Cyprus's 0.
How do the Cyprus and Israel navies compare in size?
Israel's navy is 4.5 times larger than Cyprus's in terms of total ships (49 vs 11).