Navy comparison: Egypt vs Israel
Egypt's 320-ship navy outnumbers Israel's 53 vessels (6.0x advantage). Of these, 318 and 49 are in active service respectively. The fleet breakdown includes 8 vs 9 submarines, 13 vs 0 frigates, 7 vs 15 corvettes, 17 vs 0 amphibious ships, 235 vs 28 patrol boats, 12 vs 0 mine warfare ships (Egypt vs Israel). Egypt's navy is officially the Egyptian Navy, while Israel's is the Israeli Navy.
Egyptian Navy 🇪🇬
| Official Name | Egyptian Navy |
| Total ships | 320 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 318 as of 2025 |
Israeli Navy 🇮🇱
| Official Name | Israeli Navy |
| Total ships | 53 as of 2025 |
| Active ships | 49 as of 2025 |
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Egyptian ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 8 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 13 | |
| Corvettes | 7 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 235 | |
| Amphibious ships | 17 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 12 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 21 | |
| Other ships | 7 | |
Israeli ships by category
| Ship category | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Submarines | 9 | |
| Aircraft carriers | 0 | |
| Destroyers | 0 | |
| Cruisers | 0 | |
| Frigates | 0 | |
| Corvettes | 15 | |
| Coastal boats | 0 | |
| Patrol boats | 28 | |
| Amphibious ships | 0 | |
| Mine Warfare ships | 0 | |
| Cargo ships | 0 | |
| Support ships | 1 | |
| Other ships | 0 | |
Ship Categories Radar Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has more naval ships, Egypt or Israel?
Egypt has a larger navy with 320 ships compared to Israel's 53 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, Egypt or Israel?
Israel operates more submarines with 9 compared to Egypt's 8.
Which navy has more frigates, Egypt or Israel?
Egypt operates 13 frigates compared to Israel's 0.
How do the Egypt and Israel navies compare in size?
Egypt's navy is 6.0 times larger than Israel's in terms of total ships (320 vs 53).