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Navy comparison: Flag of Egypt Egypt vs Flag of Israel Israel

Egypt's 275 warships outnumber Israel's 49 (5.6:1 advantage). Counting auxiliaries, reserve and non-commissioned hulls, the fleets number 319 and 52.

SEAS (Sea Equipment Aggregate Strength) Index face-off Full ranking →
Flag of Egypt EgyptWorld #16 21.0
SEAS Index / 100

Egypt leads on 6 of 7 categories

Naval ensign of Israel IsraelWorld #28 17.0
  • 8 Submarinesweight ×45 · size, era 6
  • 13 Frigatesweight ×30 · size, era 0
  • 7 Corvettesweight ×15 · size, era 7
  • 2 Amphibiousweight ×12 · size, era 0
  • 12 Mine warfareweight ×5 · size, era 0
  • 203 Patrol boatsweight ×2 · size, era 28
  • 30 Coastal boatsweight ×1 · size, era 8
  • 21 Support shipsnot scored 3
  • 21 Other shipsnot scored 0
Egypt 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
Egypt Israel Ratio
Official name Egyptian Navy Israeli Navy
Total ships 319 52 🇪🇬 6.1×
Active ships 317 52 🇪🇬 6.1×
On order / planned 10 3 🇪🇬 3.3×
Submarines 8 6 🇪🇬 1.3×
Principal surface combatants 13 0 🇪🇬
Amphibious ships 2 0 🇪🇬
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Corvettes 7 7 —
Patrol boats 203 28 🇪🇬 7.2×
Mine warfare 12 0 🇪🇬
Coastal boats 30 8 🇪🇬 3.8×
Auxiliaries 42 3 🇪🇬 14×
Backbone classes one per tier held
🇪🇬 EgyptRomeo-class ×4Oliver Hazard Perry-class ×4Gowind 2500-class ×4
🇮🇱 IsraelDolphin-class ×6Sa'ar 6-class ×4
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, Egypt or Israel?
Egypt has a larger navy with 275 warships in service compared to Israel's 49.
Which navy has more submarines, Egypt or Israel?
Egypt operates more submarines with 8 compared to Israel's 6.
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 5.6 times larger than Israel's in terms of total ships (275 vs 49).